Mining Online Social Network Data for Biomedical Research: A Comparison of Clinicians’ and Patients’ Perceptions About Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Treatments

BackgroundWhile only one drug is known to slow the progress of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), numerous drugs can be used to treat its symptoms. However, very few randomized controlled trials have assessed the efficacy, safety, and side effects of these drugs. Due to thi...

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Main Authors: Nakamura, Carlos, Bromberg, Mark, Bhargava, Shivani, Wicks, Paul, Zeng-Treitler, Qing
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: JMIR Publications 2012-06-01
Series:Journal of Medical Internet Research
Online Access:http://www.jmir.org/2012/3/e90/