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Robert H Shmerling MD

Senior Faculty Editor, Harvard Health Publishing Dr. Robert H. Shmerling is the former clinical chief of the division of rheumatology at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), and is a current member of the corresponding faculty in medicine at Harvard Medical School. As a practicing rheumatologist for over 30 years, Dr. Shmerling engaged in a mix of patient care, teaching, and research. His research interests center on diagnostic studies in patients with musculoskeletal symptoms, and rheumatic and autoimmune diseases. He has published research regarding infectious arthritis, medical ethics, and diagnostic test performance in rheumatic disease. Having retired from patient care in 2019, Dr. Shmerling now works as a senior faculty editor for Harvard Health Publishing. Twitter: @RobShmerling

Posts by Robert H. Shmerling, MD

Diseases & Conditions

Why life expectancy in the US is falling

Diseases & Conditions

Treatments for rheumatoid arthritis may lower dementia risk

Diseases & Conditions

Harvard Health Ad Watch A new injection treatment for eczema

Heart Health

The case of the bad placebo

Heart Health

How good is your cardiometabolic health — and what is that anyway

Diseases & Conditions

Hand pain from arthritis This may help

Women's Health

Have lupus What to know about birth control

Diseases & Conditions

Tracking viruses The best clues may be in the sewer

Cancer

Could eating fish increase your risk of cancer

Diseases & Conditions

Can a vegan diet treat rheumatoid arthritis

Diseases & Conditions

Thunderstorm asthma Bad weather allergies and asthma attacks

Staying Healthy

Year three of the pandemic is underway Now what

Diseases & Conditions

Ring vaccination might help curtail monkeypox outbreaks

Women's Health

Considering pregnancy and have lupus Plan ahead

Diseases & Conditions

Monkeypox An unfamiliar virus spreading fast — sound familiar

Staying Healthy

An action plan to fight unhealthy inflammation

Healthcare Disparities

Blood donations are down — so why restrict blood donors by sexual orientation

Diseases & Conditions

Should you be tested for inflammation

Nutrition

Can vitamin D supplements prevent autoimmune disease

Staying Healthy

Why all the buzz about inflammation — and just how bad is it

Diseases & Conditions

Harvard Health Ad Watch A blood thinner winner

Staying Healthy

Could cataract surgery protect against dementia

Diseases & Conditions

Does the sex of your surgeon matter A new study says yes

Diseases & Conditions

Can ALS be caused by traumatic brain injury

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