For people with asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and other respiratory conditions, keeping track of symptoms and medications is crucial for both patient and physician. This information helps people successfully manage their disease, but remembering to update a log or diary can be tough in a busy day, resulting...
New Way to Get Healthcare Support
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.
Computer’s Idle Time Can Help Cure Rare Diseases
Do you leave your computer idle to save time and energy when you aren’t using it? A typical computer may even sit idle 20 hours a day! Why not use that time to help a nonprofit find cures for rare and neglected diseases?