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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
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
Top searches on health topics? It may depend on where you live
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
Health benefits of coffee and a proposed warning label
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
How long will my hip or knee replacement last?
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
Autoimmune disease and stress: Is there a link?
Heart Health
Dogs and health: A lower risk for heart disease-related death?
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
Fertility and diet: Is there a connection?
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
Could medications contribute to dementia?
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
Knuckle cracking: Annoying and harmful, or just annoying?
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
Chondroitin and melanoma: How worried should you be?
Exercise & Fitness
Aerobic exercise or tai chi for fibromyalgia — which is better?
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
Apple cider vinegar diet: Does it really work?
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
Cryotherapy: Can it stop your pain cold?
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
Celebrities get shingles, too
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
Are you taking too much anti-inflammatory medication?
Heart Health
Where do you stand on bystander CPR?
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
Why it’s so hard to lose excess weight and keep it off: The Biggest Losers’ experience
Cancer
Knowing when to screen… and when to quit
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
Dr. Google: The top 10 health searches in 2017
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
Stem-cell transplant: A possible high-risk/high-reward treatment for scleroderma
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
Vaccinations: More than just kid stuff
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
10 things you can do for your pet when it’s cold outside
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
The flu is here — and so is a new advisory from the CDC
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
Is "man flu" really a thing?
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
