Treato’s CEO and co-founder Gideon Mantel reveals some of Treato’s recent research on how clinical trials are discussed in social media in an article on Pharmaphorum. Turns out that every stage 3 trial is already being discussed in social media, and some much earlier than stage 3. It’s not always the participants however, logging [...]
One might assume that the primary reason for patients switching medications is due to insurance or financial (price) reasons. However, upon analyzing what patients state as their switching reasons, we find that these are among the least influential reasons for making a switch. It’s wonderful when medicine offers a treatment for your ailment but sometimes, [...]
This great tag line cleverly created by Channel 4 refers to one of the biggest events of the year – The Paralympic Games. Following every Olympics since 1948, the Paralympics have given athletes with physical disabilities the chance to shine. Besides its existence, not many people are fully aware of what happens during the Paralympic Games. This year, [...]
The “patent cliff” is here, with patents on blockbuster drugs such as Singulair, Plavix, Seroquel and Actos expiring, and it is critical that pharmaceutical companies listen to what patients are saying about generic alternatives. Preconceptions and opinions about generic medications abound, but do patients have their facts straight? Analyzing thousands of patient discussions on health [...]
Adherence to medical treatment has become a focal point of research for health organizations throughout the world since, according to the WHO, only 50% of all patients follow their doctor’s instructions, . Lack of adherence not only potentially leads to poorer health, it leads to an extra $100 to $300 billion in avoidable healthcare costs [...]
People living with Type 2 diabetes may be dealing with something more than just high blood sugar levels: a study conducted by Treato found that a top-selling diabetes drug may actually be causing a rather embarrassing side effect to its users: Flatulence. Metformin is arguably the most popular drug for Type 2 diabetes, with 48 [...]
Sexual dysfunction can be a major source of embarrassment, taking an emotional toll on both partners. Fortunately, erectile dysfunction medications have done wonders for the sex lives of millions of Americans over the last decade. And while that’s all well and good, one issue remains: There is very little on the market that addresses the [...]
