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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.

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Experts Offer Guidance on Improving LGBTQ+ Care

Thomas R. Collins  |  March 9, 2021

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.

The Psychosocial Toll of COVID-19

Thomas R. Collins  |  January 25, 2021

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.

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

Thomas R. Collins  |  January 22, 2021

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.

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

Thomas R. Collins  |  December 17, 2020

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

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9 Lessons on Patient Empowerment

Thomas R. Collins  |  December 7, 2020

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…

COVID-19 Risks & Treatment for Patients with Rheumatic Disease

Thomas R. Collins  |  December 4, 2020

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.

COVID-19 Perspectives Shared in ACR Convergence Opening Session

Thomas R. Collins  |  November 23, 2020

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…

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Treatment of Lupus Nephritis Continues to See Progress

Thomas R. Collins  |  November 23, 2020

Three doctors reported on advances in research & treatments for lupus nephritis.

Anti-TNF Treatment Trial Encouraging for High-Risk APS Pregnancies

Thomas R. Collins  |  November 19, 2020

Early results in a phase 2 trial are finding that adding a TNF blocker to other treatment could greatly lower the risk of serious complications during pregnancy for women who have antiphospholipid syndrome with lupus anticoagulant.

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Racial Disparities Persist in OA & RA Management

Thomas R. Collins  |  November 19, 2020

From pain management to arthroplasty, African American patients with OA and RA experience worse outcomes than white patients. But the reasons for these health disparities are difficult to parse from socioeconomic and cultural factors.

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