Monthly Archives: February 2018

Nevada has instituted a new controlled substance law for prescribers to follow… or else!

Posted on February 27, 2018 by drlesliegreenberg

Nevada has instituted a new controlled substance law for prescribers to follow…. or else! I recently attended a 2-hour evening session informing me of the details of the new Nevada AB474, Nevada’s opioid prescribing law.  Unless your head has been … Continue reading →

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This is a powerful read. Assault weapons are a medical problem.

Posted on February 22, 2018 by drlesliegreenberg

This is a powerful read.  Assault weapons are a medical problem.  Read on to appreciate the “smashed melon…” https://www.theatlantic.com/politics/archive/2018/02/what-i-saw-treating-the-victims-from-parkland-should-change-the-debate-on-guns/553937/

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Are you a woman concerned about breast cancer?

Posted on February 20, 2018 by drlesliegreenberg

Are you a woman concerned about breast cancer?  There is a fantastic online tool to help you figure out your risk of having breast cancer. https://www.cancer.gov/bcrisktool/  

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What kind of doctor is your “doctor?”

Posted on February 15, 2018 by drlesliegreenberg

What kind of doctor is your “doctor?”  I recently talked to a girlfriend who saw a practitioner but did not know their schooling or specialty. You should care about and KNOW what kind of medical professional you are seeing.  Do … Continue reading →

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Peanut allergies in infants

Posted on February 13, 2018 by drlesliegreenberg

Peanut allergies in infants.  The New England Journal of Medicine published an update on peanut allergies in infants and what to do to decrease them. Did you know? 2% of US children have a peanut allergy Peanut allergy is the … Continue reading →

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Insurance company Medical director admits that denials made without looking at the patient’s chart?!

Posted on February 11, 2018 by drlesliegreenberg

Insurance company Medical director admits that denials made without looking at the chart?! Interesting. And upsetting. If you, as a patient, have been denied imaging, testing, specialty referral…. there’s a chance it’s been denied without your case ever being reviewed. … Continue reading →

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Acne: how to manage this age-old problem.

Posted on February 6, 2018 by drlesliegreenberg

Acne:  how to manage this age-old problem.  The American Academy of Dermatology updated their acne care guidelines.  Here is a synopsis… Overall: 40 million Americans have acne. 74% of adolescents experience acne Nearly 20% of adult women have acne. What … Continue reading →

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