Robert M. McCarron, DO

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Differentiating serotonin syndrome and neuroleptic malignant syndrome

Differentiating serotonin syndrome and neuroleptic malignant syndrome

Author:: Robert M. McCarron, DO

Publish date: February 1, 2019

Symptoms can overlap, but accurate diagnosis is critical because treatments are distinct.

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How to diagnose and manage hypertension in a psychiatric patient

How to diagnose and manage hypertension in a psychiatric patient

Author:: Robert M. McCarron, DO

Publish date: June 1, 2017

Hypertension is a widespread, under-recognized, and undertreated cause of morbidity and mortality in the United States and is associated with sever...

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Head pain and psychiatric illness: Applying the biopsychosocial model to care

Head pain and psychiatric illness: Applying the biopsychosocial model to care

Author:: Robert M. McCarron, DO

Publish date: August 21, 2015

Integrating neurologic, cognitive, and psychological aspects of this condition enhances clinical assessment

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Rx: Treating chronic medical vulnerability in the mentally ill

Rx: Treating chronic medical vulnerability in the mentally ill

Author:: Robert M. McCarron, DO

Publish date: August 21, 2015

As a physician who specializes in psychiatry, internal medicine, and pain medicine, I work with patients to treat such common disorders as arthriti...

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Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome: A result of chronic, heavy Cannabis use

Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome: A result of chronic, heavy Cannabis use

Author:: Robert M. McCarron, DO

Publish date: September 16, 2013

Hot showers, marijuana cessation relieve nausea and vomiting

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How to manage medical complications of the 5 most abused substances

Author:: Robert M. McCarron, DO

Publish date: November 1, 2009

Monitor for symptoms and lab findings that indicate risk of serious consequences

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Prescribing for urinary tract infection: Avoid fluoroquinolones?

Author:: Robert M. McCarron, DO

Publish date: July 1, 2009

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Protect patients’ bones when prescribing

Author:: Robert M. McCarron, DO

Publish date: June 1, 2009

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Diabetes screening: Which patients, what tests, and how often?

Author:: Robert M. McCarron, DO

Publish date: March 1, 2009

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Subclinical hypothyroidism: Merely monitor or time to treat?

Author:: Robert M. McCarron, DO

Publish date: February 1, 2009

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Immunization update: How to protect your at-risk patients

Author:: Robert M. McCarron, DO

Publish date: January 1, 2009

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Screening for Chlamydia? New advice for sexually active women

Author:: Robert M. McCarron, DO

Publish date: November 1, 2008

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What’s that rash? Recognize community-acquired MRSA

Author:: Robert M. McCarron, DO

Publish date: September 1, 2008

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Acute MI risk? Protecting your patients’ heart health

Author:: Robert M. McCarron, DO

Publish date: September 1, 2005

Follow guidelines for gauging key risk factors.

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