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Thomas R. Collins

Tom Collins is a freelance writer in South Florida, who has written about medical topics from nasty infections to ethical dilemmas, runaway tumors to tornado-chasing doctors. He travels the globe gathering conference health news and lives in West Palm Beach.

Articles by Thomas R. Collins

Beyond the Rheumatologist: Interprofessional Alliances Are Crucial to Rheumatic Care

Thomas R. Collins  |  February 14, 2024

How can we ensure patients are receiving care that addresses all of the ways rheumatic disease affects their life? In this ACR Convergence 2023 session, experts discuss the value of a strong interprofessional care team.

Curbside Consults: Experts Weigh in on Complex Rheumatic Conditions

Thomas R. Collins  |  February 14, 2024

In this ACR Convergence 2023 session, experts offered guidance on a selection of diagnostic & treatment challenges rheumatologists may encounter.

To the Bone: Experts Discuss Developments in Osteoporosis Care

Thomas R. Collins  |  January 29, 2024

During ACR Convergence 2023, experts discussed developments in the treatment and diagnosis of osteoporosis, addressing risks of treatment discontinuation, the use of bone turnover markers in patient assessment and vitamin D.

Good Care: Benefits of Pain Self-Management Is Getting More Recognition

Thomas R. Collins  |  January 29, 2024

Pain management can involve more than active pharmacologic treatment. During a session at ACR Convergence 2023, experts addressed the benefits of patient self-management for pain, how it works with clinical care and the role of technology.

Lifestyle Medicine Interventions Can Benefit Patients with Rheumatic Disease

Thomas R. Collins  |  January 29, 2024

Lifestyle medicine interventions, such as dietary changes, movement and mindfulness, in combination with conventional treatment, may help alleviate symptoms of rheumatic disease, according to panelists at ACR Convergence 2023.

The Emotional Toll of Rheumatic Disease

Thomas R. Collins  |  January 10, 2024

Expressing empathy, engaging patients in conversations about their emotional health and having an overall understanding of grief can help rheumatology health professionals better care for their patients. During a session at ACR Convergence 2023, mental health professionals and patients highlighted how grief affects patients with rheumatic disease and how providers can respond.

Pharmacokinetic Modeling & Efficacy Extrapolation: FDA Takes New Approaches to Drug Approvals

Thomas R. Collins  |  January 4, 2024

An array of new and expanded indications of therapeutics for rheumatic disease last year relied on pharmacokinetic modeling for intravenous dosing and efficacy extrapolation for pediatric populations.

Experts Highlight Key Issues Impairing Access to Care

Thomas R. Collins  |  December 12, 2023

Speakers discussed common payer practices and policies that rheumatologists must navigate to secure and maintain appropriate care for their patients, including pharmacy benefit managers and prior authorization.

Skin & Joints: Experts Discuss Advances in PsA

Thomas R. Collins  |  November 25, 2023

SAN DIEGO—The understanding of the microenvironment in which immune cells interact with stromal cells in the synovium of psoriatic arthritis (PsA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is deepening, potentially giving clues for treatments. As this understanding improves, so does the appreciation for its astounding complexity, an expert said here in a session at ACR Convergence, which…

ACR Advocacy Staff Outline Victories, Challenges from a Busy Year

Thomas R. Collins  |  November 21, 2023

SAN DIEGO—In an advocacy update session at ACR Convergence 2023, ACR staff described progress in multiple priority areas, including access to care and workforce issues.

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