Hip bursitis vs. arthritis: How to tell the difference
Fitness for longevity: Which type matters most?
Ministrokes linked to elevated risk of dementia
Continuous glucose monitors benefit people who don't need insulin
CoQ10: Should you take this popular supplement if you're on a statin?
Microplastics: A hidden health threat?
Oat vs. dairy milk: Nutrition, benefits, and downsides
What is tempeh? Benefits, nutrition, and how to use it
Healing after food poisoning
Whole grains may improve several heart risk factors at once
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
columns
The truth about eating and swimming
Cancer
Tattoos, moles, and melanoma
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
Cataract removal linked to fewer hip fractures
Respiratory health
Does pectus excavatum increase my risk of lung or heart problems in midlife?
Robert H. Shmerling, MD
Older women may need fewer bone tests
Immune and infectious diseases
Is it necessary to reduce a fever with ice packs or cold baths?
ask the doctor
Safety of Osteoporosis Drugs
ask the doctor
Dark Circles Under The Eyes
ask the doctor
False Positive For Syphilis
Bones and joints
Do carbonated drinks weaken bones or worsen osteoporosis?
Skin and hair health
Can insufficient protein intake cause hair loss?
Diabetes and metabolic health
What does it mean if I have a high level of iron in my blood?
Medications and treatments
What are the long-term risks of taking the biologic treatment Humira?
Dental Health
Could frequent, painful canker sores be a sign of Behçet's disease?
Bones and joints
What can I do to ease the pain of costochondritis?
Diet and nutrition
Can too much calcium from food and supplements harm your heart?
Immune and infectious diseases
Could Graves' disease raise the risk of other autoimmune conditions?
Dental Health
When might arthrocentesis be considered for TMJ pain?
Bones and joints
What are the treatments for bow legs?
Bones and joints
What can a bone density report tell you?
Heart Health
What does carotid artery dissection mean?
Medications and treatments
Can asthma treatment affect bone health?
Medications and treatments
What pain relievers can you use with prednisone?
Immune and infectious diseases
Could sarcoidosis affect platelet levels?
Hip bursitis vs. arthritis: How to tell the difference
Fitness for longevity: Which type matters most?
Ministrokes linked to elevated risk of dementia
Continuous glucose monitors benefit people who don't need insulin
CoQ10: Should you take this popular supplement if you're on a statin?
Microplastics: A hidden health threat?
Oat vs. dairy milk: Nutrition, benefits, and downsides
What is tempeh? Benefits, nutrition, and how to use it
Healing after food poisoning
Whole grains may improve several heart risk factors at once
