Social media has allowed us to link to peer-reviewed research, showing the vascular connection to MS in clear langauge. Why is this important? Dr. Laupacis says, "social media is a way for patients to be more engaged in research, to break down the silos between ivory tower research and the people whose lives depend on it." And as Marie says, it's a way to balance the power and money coming from Pharma.


Beyond Dr. Google: How social media can improve our health
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The third in a series on the credibility of health information on the Web