Rheumatoid Arthritis Therapy: Is That What Blogs Do?

March 26, 2010May 15, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 57 Comments e-patient, Health care social media

Is an RA blog just cute stories? Okay some folks have been asking me about how Orencia is helping me. So, I’ll give an update today on my Orencia Rheumatoid Arthritis therapy. Uh-oh, were they just being polite? Can I say something else first? I’m really uncomfortable blogging about my own RA, so it’s not front and...Continue reading 57 Comments » Read more

E-patients’ Role in Healthcare Social Media: Do Doctors Hate Blogs?

January 15, 2010May 17, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 38 Comments e-patient, Health care social media, Talking to doctors

Pew finds 61% of patients are e-patients, not content with the back of the bus Over the last few years, the internet has changed the way that healthcare consumers (patients) interact with providers and manage their own medical care. A Pew survey showed that 61% of patients look online for healthcare information. Sixty percent of them access...Continue reading 38 Comments » Read more

Rheumatoid Arthritis Message Boards

January 5, 2010May 17, 2018 Kelly O'Neill 47 Comments e-patient, Rheumatoid arthritis support, Talking to doctors

The subject of RA message boards has come up recently in a couple of conversations. I want to ask what you think. From what I’ve heard, message boards and forums are popular sources of RA information. Some are fully moderated so that posts are kept positive and kind. Others are less so. However, none are moderated...Continue reading 47 Comments » Read more

My Impressions About the FDA Hearings on Social Media #FDASM

November 16, 2009May 17, 2018 Kelly O'Neill Make a Comment e-patient, Health care social media

“Promotion of Food and Drug Administration-Regulated Medical Products Using the Internet and Social Media” That was the $10 name of the meetings held last week by the Food and Drug Administration in Washington, D.C. However, the hearings themselves were actually much more captivating than the name. Would it help if I tell you they were talking...Continue reading Make a Comment » Read more

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