Amber Tresca
Amber Tresca is a writer and editor who has worked her way up in the medical publishing industry, starting as an editorial assistant working for a medical publishing house that produces peer-reviewed journals for physicians. Amber uses her expertise as a health editor to bring her readers news, information, and commentary on important health issues.
Medical Publishing Background
For several years she copyedited, wrote, and edited for several journals, frequently working closely with physician authors. She moved over to the Internet side of the medical publishing business and worked as a web producer: creating, editing, and publishing articles on medical journal websites. She was also the Guide to Inflammatory Bowel Disease on the former About.com, where she wrote about this topic for 12 years.
Patient Advocate
Amber is dedicated to patient empowerment and advocacy. She is particularly concerned for those who are underserved by the healthcare system.
More About Amber Tresca
You can learn more about Amber's current work by connecting with her on LinkedIn and visiting About IBD.
Most Recent Contributions by Amber Tresca
Basic Strategies in Stress Management
Managing stress in a healthy way can be a difficult task at times, but stress management should be an essential part of your daily life. Use ... Read More
Benefits to Sleeping on the Left Side
Sleep position is often a matter of comfort, but in some cases your sleeping position may be important to your health. Sleeping on the left ... Read More
Can Stress Cause Hives?
For decades, doctors have known that stress can cause physical symptoms. Stressful situations launch the body's fight or flight response, ki ... Read More
Five Signs of Skin Cancer
Although skin cancer does not receive as much attention as other types of cancer, it is the most common type of cancer in the United States, ... Read More