Numbers, Facts and Trends Shaping Your World

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    Health Care Hackers

    Presenting our research to a roomful, not just a row full, of rare-disease patients and caregivers was an extraordinary experience.

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    The Rise of the “Connected Viewer”

    52% of adult cell owners use their phones while engaging with televised content; younger audiences are particularly active in these “connected viewing” experiences

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    The Rise of the “Connected Viewer”

    52% of adult cell owners use their phones while engaging with televised content; younger audiences are particularly active in these ‘connected viewing’ experiences

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    Family Caregivers Online

    Thirty percent of U.S. adults provide support to a loved one. The internet is a key information and communications resource for this front-line labor force.

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    The Rise of the “Connected Viewer”

    Television’s solitary screen is being supplemented by multi-screen interactivity. Half of all adult cell owners (52%) have used their phones recently for engagement, diversion, or interaction with other people while watching TV.

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    Family Caregivers Online

    30% of U.S. adults are caregivers. The internet is an integral part of the lives of people who care for loved ones.

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    CureTogether acquired by 23andme

    Grassroots contribution to health research just got a boost. Is it time for us to measure personal genetic testing?

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    Notes from ALA 2012

    Director Lee Rainie shared findings from our new report on e-book lending at libraries at the 2012 ALA Annual Conference on Sunday, June 24. He also discussed general reading trends, the rise of e-books, and library patrons’ experiences with e-book borrowing. Research Specialist Kathryn Zickuhr also discussed our research at a session of the ALA’s Spectrum Leadership Institute on Monday, June 25.