Paul Wicks, 30.

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  • Author(s): Silberman, Steve
  • Source:
    Technology Review. Sep/Oct2011, Vol. 114 Issue 5, p40-43. 4p. 2 Color Photographs.
  • Additional Information
    • Subject Terms:
      WICKS, Paul; PATIENTSLIKEME (Company); ONLINE social networks; CHRONIC diseases; SYMPTOMS; INFORMATION sharing
    • Abstract:
      The article focuses on the social networking web site PatientsLikeMe developed by neuropsychologist Paul Wicks, who has been selected by the journal in its 35 technological innovators under the age of 35. It informs that Wicks joined the company PatientsLikeMe in 2006 and mentions that visitors at the web site discuss their experiences related to symptoms and treatments of their life-changing chronic diseases. Wicks discusses the benefits of information sharing by patients for others.