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About drlesliegreenberg

I have been practicing as a family physician for over 20 years--as both an educator of physicians and clinician. From infancy to the elderly, I perform obstetrics and general medicine. I love my career and am passionate about my field of knowledge and my patients. Follow me on Facebook at Leslie Md Greenberg Medical Disclaimer The content of this website is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended as, nor should it be considered a substitute for, professional medical advice. Do not use the information on this website for diagnosing or treating any medical or health condition. If you have or suspect you have a medical problem, promptly contact your professional healthcare provider.

How long does the shingles vaccine stay effective?

Posted on February 15, 2016 by drlesliegreenberg

… that depends on your health history. If you have an autoimmune disease, the protection against the shingles infection wanes about 5 years after receiving the shingles vaccine.  The most common autoimmune diseases in this research project was rheumatoid arthritis … Continue reading →

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Homemade meals even better!

Posted on February 8, 2016 by drlesliegreenberg

Another reason to cook a homemade meal… lower risk of type 2 diabetes!  How fantastic is that?! A long-term prospective study of nearly 100,000 health care professionals showed that those who ate an average of 11-14 home-prepared lunches and dinners … Continue reading →

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Prophylactic medicine for HIV

Posted on February 1, 2016 by drlesliegreenberg

Did you know that there is a daily prophylactic medication that can reduce the risk of sexually transmitted HIV by 90% and drug needle transmission of the virus by 70%?  There is! Only 1/3 of primary care doctors are aware … Continue reading →

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Kudos to my husband for a local write-up!

Posted on January 27, 2016 by drlesliegreenberg

http://www.nnbw.com/news/20231637-113/the-right-medicine-for-any-athlete

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Cough medicine used as a drink?

Posted on January 25, 2016 by drlesliegreenberg

We are mid “the coughing months” where as a provider I have patients with a cough that may benefit from a codeine cough syrup.  I am growing weary of prescribing promethazine with codeine as this can be doctored into a drink.  … Continue reading →

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Interested in attending medical school?

Posted on January 22, 2016 by drlesliegreenberg

  

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Reno preventive health screenings tomorrow!

Posted on January 6, 2016 by drlesliegreenberg

 A few words of advice, screening tests should be shared with your physician to help you navigate the questions of… How does this result affect me? Are the results (even if abnormal) significant? Are my current medications correct? Do I … Continue reading →

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Insomnia… an interesting problem

Posted on December 30, 2015 by drlesliegreenberg

Did you know that insomnia affects 10 to 30% of the population? Insomnia is a specific definition, per the International Classification of Sleep Disorders (ICSD3).  You must have all four of the following: difficulty falling asleep, difficulty staying asleep, early … Continue reading →

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Feeling buggy? …learn about scabies.

Posted on December 16, 2015 by drlesliegreenberg

Scabies is  infestation of the mite Sarcoptes scabiei.  I normally tell patients that “good people get this” as EVERYONE who gets this feels icky (that’s my medical term for it). Where does this infect your skin?  Most commonly in the skin folds, fingers, … Continue reading →

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This is Nevada Influenza Vaccination Week!

Posted on December 9, 2015 by drlesliegreenberg

Why should you get the flu vaccine?  There are scores of people yearly who are ill due to the flu AND there are thousands (or sometimes TENS of thousands) of people who die each year from influenza. Do I get … Continue reading →

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