Doctors at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn., are using social media and online networking to help them study spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD), a poorly understood heart condition that affects a few thousand Americans every year… “Patients with rare diseases tend to find one another and connect because they are searching for information and support,” said co-author Marysia Tweet, MD. “Studies of rare diseases often are underfunded, and people with these conditions are quite motivated.” Additional coverage: Outsourcing Pharma, Parma Times, FierceHealthIT, Tom’s Guide, Medical Marketing & Media, MinnPost

EHR Watch, by Frank Irving, 9/1/11

Tags: Cardiology, Social Media