Tom Greenhalgh

By day, Tom Greenhalgh is an author for more than a dozen medical brands, where he writes easily-digestible content for clinicians and patients alike on medical breakthroughs and hot button issues. By night, he is an amateur music producer, avid sports fan, and Netflix connoisseur. Find him on LinkedIn or email him.

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General Rheumatology

Rheumatoid Arthritis Drug Decreases Gut Leakiness, Study Says

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Tom Greenhalgh

January 6, 2020

Researchers have found that tofacitinib, a drug approved by the FDA to treat rheumatoid arthritis and ulcerative colitis, might also treat leaky gut.

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Gout

Gout and Depression: Is There a Link?

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Tom Greenhalgh

November 26, 2019

In recent years, researchers have investigated a potential link between gout and depression. We review clinical evidence on the subject.

Does Osteoarthritis Increase the Risk for Social Isolation?

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Tom Greenhalgh

November 5, 2019

Investigators sought to determine whether social isolation might be associated with osteoarthritis in older adults. We review their findings.

Gout

Vaccines May Increase Risk for Gout Flares, But Benefits of Vaccination Outweigh Risks

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Tom Greenhalgh

October 25, 2019

Are patients with gout more likely to experience a flare in the days following vaccination?

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Debunking 5 Persistent Myths About Fibromyalgia

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Tom Greenhalgh

October 2, 2019

Although fibromyalgia affects millions of Americans, the condition remains widely misunderstood. We debunk 5 common myths.

Gout

Does Gout Increase the Risk for Chronic Kidney Disease?

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Tom Greenhalgh

September 5, 2019

Researchers evaluated the association between gout and chronic kidney disease. We review their findings.

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Gout

Facts About Gout: Debunking 7 Common Myths

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Tom Greenhalgh

August 30, 2019

Although gout affects more than 8 million Americans, many myths surround the condition. We tackle 7 misconceptions your patients might have.

Osteoarthritis: How Much Exercise Is Necessary to Stave Off Disability?

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Tom Greenhalgh

August 20, 2019

Researchers set out to identify a threshold for activity in adults with lower extremity joint symptoms. We review their findings.

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Pain Management

Opioid Epidemic: Is Overdose More Likely if a Family Member Has a Prescription?

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Tom Greenhalgh

August 8, 2019

Investigators examined whether opioid overdose is more likely if a family member has a prescription. We review their findings.

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid Arthritis and Jaw Pain: What Your Patients Need to Know

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Tom Greenhalgh

August 1, 2019

We examine rheumatoid arthritis and jaw pain: prevalence, symptoms, and tips for your patients to manage their pain.

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