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Social Media and Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation: a Review of Online Resources and Communities

  • Social Media Impact of Hematologic Malignancies (N Pemmaraju, Section Editor)
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Abstract

Purpose of Review

Social media has dramatically changed the access and exchange of information in healthcare and beyond. A variety of platforms and resources exist allowing blood and marrow transplant providers, researchers, and patients to interact. We review the adoption of social media by the transplantation community.

Recent Findings

Social media allows on-demand access to the latest developments at national and international meetings, newly published research articles, facilitates networking with colleagues, participation in advocacy, and promoting available clinical trials. For the modern transplantation provider, the scope and ease of access to these benefits are unparalleled. Social media serves as a gateway to access relevant resources and communities for both providers and patients as it pertains to transplantation.

Summary

We demonstrate the utilization and applications of social media among stem cell transplantation providers, patients, and other affiliated stakeholders. A variety of resources and communities have enhanced and increased the opportunities for engagement.

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  1. Blood & Marrow Transplant Program, Department of Hematology and Medical Oncology, Taussig Cancer Institute, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Avenue, CA-60, Cleveland, OH, 44195, USA

    Sagar S. Patel & Navneet S. Majhail

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Navneet S. Majhail reports financial support from Anthem, Inc., outside the submitted work. Sagar S. Patel declares that they have no conflict of interest.

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This article is part of the Topical Collection on Social Media Impact of Hematologic Malignancies

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Patel, S.S., Majhail, N.S. Social Media and Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation: a Review of Online Resources and Communities. Curr Hematol Malig Rep 13, 576–580 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11899-018-0487-1

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