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Irritable Bowel Syndrome Patients Often Go Without Medical Care and Self-Treat

June 29, 2016

A new national survey by Health Union of more than 1,000 individuals with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) reveals that the condition is difficult to diagnose and often even more difficult to treat. Respondents often found healthcare providers and the public in general lacking in empathy and understanding of the full impact of the disease. Self-treatment often becomes the norm and controlling symptoms difficult.

New Health Union Survey Reveals Importance of Online Health Communities

June 15, 2016

A new survey from Health Union of more than 2,200 people with chronic health conditions and their caregivers illustrates how patients use online health information to better understand their health condition, learn about symptoms and treatment, and share experiences with other patients living with the same health condition. The findings are summarized in a recently published white paper, entitled “Social Media for Health: What Patients Really Want.”

New Study Finds Asthma Patients Rely Heavily on Rescue Inhalers, Condition Proves Difficult To Diagnose

May 12, 2016

Asthma patients report most frequently using rescue inhalers for treatment, showing the difficult path many people have prior to being correctly diagnosed.

New National Study Finds Crohn’s Disease Diagnosis Difficult to Obtain and Life Altering

March 7, 2016

In a new national survey of Crohn's disease patients, Health Union reveals that it was not uncommon for patients to see multiple healthcare professionals (HCPs), have numerous office visits, and endure multiple diagnostic tests before receiving a diagnosis. Results demonstrate an impact on such things as the ability to work or exercise, but also on overall quality of life and social activities. Respondents wished more people understood the disease and its impact.

Health Union to Present Online Health Community Model at 10th Annual Connected Health Conference

October 17, 2018

Health Union has been accepted for a poster presentation to assess the online health community model with qualitative data.

Bladder Cancer In America Survey Shows Remission Correlates With Multiple Factors Beyond Treatment Itself

October 17, 2018

Survey results from Bladder Cancer In America 2018, Health Union LLC’s national survey of 401 respondents conducted among both patients and care partners impacted by the condition, show that for people in remission, a number of factors beyond the treatment itself contributed to reporting good experiences with bladder cancer.

Survey Finds Early Endometriosis Diagnosis After Initial Symptoms Improves Treatment Approach, Quality of Life

October 2, 2018

Results from Endometriosis In America 2018, a national survey by Health Union, LLC of people impacted by the condition, contribute to the notion that an early diagnosis after initial symptoms are experienced can help to improve quality of life and provide greater awareness of symptoms.

Health Union Acknowledged by Inc. 5000 as One of the Fastest-Growing Companies in the U.S.

August 15, 2018

Inc. magazine announced that Health Union has been ranked No. 740 on the 37th annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. After steadily receiving awards and recognitions within the Philadelphia business community and life sciences industry over the past eight years, the Inc. 5000 represents Health Union’s first national recognition.

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