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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
Staying Healthy
Motorcycle rallies and organ donation: A curious connection
Staying Healthy
Aspirin and bone health: Is there a connection?
Diseases & Conditions
Genes protective during the Black Death may now be increasing autoimmune disorders
Nutrition
When replenishing fluids, does milk beat water?
Mind & Mood
Can a multivitamin keep your brain healthy?
Staying Healthy
Is the COVID-19 pandemic over, or not?
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?
Recent Blog Articles
Small pets are delightful, but some carry dangerous bacteria
Want to reduce your risk of dementia? Get your hearing checked today
Veins are a key player in the body: Here's why
Do toddler formulas deliver on nutrition claims?
Holiday arguments brewing? Here's how to defuse them
What does a birth doula do?
Cellulitis: How long does it take to heal on legs?
21 spices for healthy holiday foods
What to do when driving skills decline
A tough question: When should an older driver stop driving?
