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A liquid biopsy for metastatic prostate cancer
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
Senior Faculty Editor, Harvard Health Publishing; Editorial Advisory Board Member, 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
First, do no harm
Skin and Hair
Are There Benefits to a "Base" Tan?
Staying Healthy
Ditch the gluten, improve your health?
Pain
Neck pain: Symptoms, causes, & how to relieve it
Cancer
Studies reinforce life-saving benefits of colon cancer screening
Cancer
Tattoos, moles, and melanoma
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
Brain disease deaths high in pro football players
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
Cataract removal linked to fewer hip fractures
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
Driving on Tax Day? Beware the dead-line
Men's Health
New study won’t end debate on PSA test for prostate cancer
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
Older women may need fewer bone tests
Recent Articles
Winter hiking: Magical or miserable?
Sciatica: Gentle stretches to help relieve pain and improve mobility
Thinking about becoming a pescatarian? What you should know about the pescatarian diet
Let's not call it cancer
Chair exercises for seniors: Boosting strength, flexibility, and stamina
Why all the buzz about inflammation — and just how bad is it?
Chronic kidney disease: What to know about this common, serious condition
Beyond the usual suspects for healthy resolutions
COVID tests: Do at-home tests work on newer variants?
A liquid biopsy for metastatic prostate cancer
