Getting healthcare support can be frustrating. A social network called PatientsLikeMe can help. This data-sharing social platform provides users with tracking information on more then 1,800 diseases, including neurological disorders like ALS, multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease.
New Ways to Conquer Mental Illness
New technology is not a substitute for real therapy or medication for mental illness, but it can help.
TouchSurgery – A New Way to Relax Before a Procedure
TouchSurgery mobile surgical simulator can show patients virtual and actual surgeries of how their upcoming procedure will be performed. Being more informed – the reasoning goes – can help build trust and confidence in patients who are filled with anxiety.