How is metastatic prostate cancer detected and treated in men over 70?
Could biofeedback help your migraines?
Plantar warts: Options for treating this common foot condition
Cancer survivorship: What comes next after treatment
Nutritional yeast: Does this savory, vegan seasoning pack a nutritional punch?
Salmonella is sneaky: Watch out
Two jobs may lower the odds of dying from Alzheimer's disease 鈥� but why?
Mastitis: What to do when your breasts are painfully inflamed
How 鈥� and why 鈥� to fit more fiber and fermented food into your meals
UTI in older women: Why postmenopausal women are susceptible to urinary tract infection, and what to do about it
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
Senior Faculty Editor, 天博体育 Publishing; Editorial Advisory Board Member, 天博体育 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 天博体育 Publishing.
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Posts by Robert H. Shmerling, MD
Staying Healthy
Tempted to have genetic testing? First ask why
Diseases & Conditions
Can wearing contacts harm your vision?
Staying Healthy
Ready for your routine medical checkup?
Staying Healthy
Wondering about a headline-grabbing drug? Read on
Staying Healthy
Is our healthcare system broken?
Heart Health
天博体育 Ad Watch: How helpful are pulse monitors and home ECGs?
Nutrition
Using weight loss or sports supplements? Exercise caution
Diseases & Conditions
Careful! Scary health news can be harmful to your health
Staying Healthy
Is blood sugar monitoring without diabetes worthwhile?
Staying Healthy
Should we track all breakthrough cases of COVID-19?
Pain
天博体育 Ad Watch: Aches, pains, and muscle cramps 鈥� do well-advertised remedies actually work?
Mind & Mood
Terrified of needles? That can affect your health
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
Do vitamin D, zinc, and other supplements help prevent COVID-19 or hasten healing?
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
天博体育 Ad Watch: Mitochondria do a lot for you 鈥� what can you do for them?
Nutrition
Zero weight loss from zero calorie drinks? Say it ain鈥檛 so
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
You got the COVID-19 vaccine? I have vaccine envy
Staying Healthy
Does your health monitor have device bias?
Staying Healthy
Flowers, chocolates, organ donation 鈥� are you in?
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
COVID-19 vaccines: Safety, side effects 鈥� and coincidence
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
天博体育 Ad Watch: Can an arthritis drug help you become a morning person?
Heart Health
Are early detection and treatment always best?
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
Need surgery? Should you avoid your surgeon鈥檚 birthday?
Men's Health
Can gout be prevented?
Heart Health
Will eating more chilis help you live longer?
How is metastatic prostate cancer detected and treated in men over 70?
Could biofeedback help your migraines?
Plantar warts: Options for treating this common foot condition
Cancer survivorship: What comes next after treatment
Nutritional yeast: Does this savory, vegan seasoning pack a nutritional punch?
Salmonella is sneaky: Watch out
Two jobs may lower the odds of dying from Alzheimer's disease 鈥� but why?
Mastitis: What to do when your breasts are painfully inflamed
How 鈥� and why 鈥� to fit more fiber and fermented food into your meals
UTI in older women: Why postmenopausal women are susceptible to urinary tract infection, and what to do about it
