Trusera was a

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-based social networking startup founded in 2007 by Keith Schorsch, a former

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executive. Schorsch's struggle with

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in 2004 inspired him to create Trusera, a place where users can access information from people who have had similar medical experiences. In October 2008, Trusera began releasing documentary-style videos of individuals with notable health experience, including

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, former

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player and father of a child diagnosed with autism. Trusera was a part of the Health 2.0 movement, which drew millions of users to the web for health related information. Trusera closed on May 27, 2009, citing funding difficulties on their blog.

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Trusera

Example of Trusera Resources in Autism

Example of Trusera Resources in Breast Cancer

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