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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

Experts Discuss 3 Frequently Overlooked Syndromes

March 15, 2021 • By Thomas R. Collins

ACR CONVERGENCE 2020—Myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome, postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS) and mast cell activation syndrome were the topics of the day in the ever-popular Curbside Consults session in November 2020. POTS An anxious woman with a chronic headache and constant myofascial pain in the neck and upper back, assorted gastrointestinal symptoms, chronic severe fatigue,… [Read More]

Tips for Balancing Medication Treatment & Risk in Elderly Patients

March 15, 2021 • By Thomas R. Collins

ACR CONVERGENCE 2020—With the inevitable decline in organ function that comes with age, and the likelihood that older patients (i.e., generally defined as older than 60 or 70, depending on the study) are on more than one medication due to multiple comorbidities, therapeutic drug treatment for older patients requires persistent vigilance and know-how, two experts… [Read More]

Experts Offer Guidance on Improving LGBTQ+ Care

March 9, 2021 • By Thomas R. Collins

From understanding terminology, to collecting relevant data, to shaping a culture of awareness and inclusivity, clinicians can take many steps to improve the healthcare experience and outcomes for LGBTQ+ patients.... [Read More]

The Psychosocial Toll of COVID-19

January 25, 2021 • By Thomas R. Collins

Experts discussed the heavy toll the pandemic has taken on patients and clinicians, with many patients in need of mental health support and others in need of rehabilitation.... [Read More]

Tell a Convincing Story: Tips from the Experts on How to Secure Research Grants

January 22, 2021 • By Thomas R. Collins

Speakers at ACR Convergence 2020 offered a range of tips to navigate the competitive environment of research funding, emphasizing the importance of collaboration, diversifying funding sources and staying determined in the face of disappointment.... [Read More]

Evaluation & Treatment of Systemic Sclerosis-ILD in the New Decade

December 17, 2020 • By Thomas R. Collins

ACR Convergence panelists discussed how to monitor SSc-ILD patients for ILD severity & the brightening prospects for therapy.... [Read More]

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9 Lessons on Patient Empowerment

December 7, 2020 • By Thomas R. Collins

ACR CONVERGENCE 2020—In her ARP keynote address on Friday, Nov. 6, Empowering Patients to Make an Impact on the Future of Healthcare, Jen Horonjeff, PhD, described a study in which researchers gathered data on pain and activity level among arthritis patients. In her view, the study provided a cautionary tale. Researchers expected the study subjects… [Read More]

COVID-19 Risks & Treatment for Patients with Rheumatic Disease

December 4, 2020 • By Thomas R. Collins

The Global Rheumatology Alliance is an important tool for assessing COVID-19 risk, & the ACR COVID-19 Task Force provides treatment guidance to rheumatology practitioners.... [Read More]

COVID-19 Perspectives Shared in ACR Convergence Opening Session

November 23, 2020 • By Thomas R. Collins

ACR CONVERGENCE 2020—Eric Rubin, MD, PhD, took over as editor in chief of the New England Journal of Medicine in September 2019, just a few months before COVID-19 began taking over the world. Since then, Dr. Rubin’s perspective on the pandemic has been unlike that of any other person: He has led reviews of a… [Read More]

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Treatment of Lupus Nephritis Continues to See Progress

November 23, 2020 • By Thomas R. Collins

Three doctors reported on advances in research & treatments for lupus nephritis.... [Read More]

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