Category Archives: General Medicine- Adults

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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When should you take your high blood pressure medicine? Does timing matter?

Posted on November 30, 2015 by drlesliegreenberg

Maybe so! If you take blood pressure medication, you may receive more benefit if you take at least one of the pills at bedtime. Taking the medication at bedtime was associated with lower diabetes risk. This was based on a … Continue reading →

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Soccer headgear. Should my kid wear one?

Posted on November 5, 2015 by drlesliegreenberg

There is a great article in a sports medicine journal reviewing headgear in soccer, as often companies would like to market their wares to help with “safety.” There is NO evidence that headgear products can reduce the incidence or severity … Continue reading →

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Vaccine law in California…

Posted on November 2, 2015 by drlesliegreenberg

My new medical home is about 15 miles from California and their laws affect my practice. I am acquainting myself with the new California law regarding requirements of school vaccines. California Governor Jerry Brown signed off on one of the … Continue reading →

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When should you go to the Emergency Room?

Posted on May 12, 2015 by drlesliegreenberg

Certainly if you have a major trauma or accident, you should visit the emergency room. But, there are other reasons to go to the ER such as any symptoms that interrupt your life or your ability to function– severe chest … Continue reading →

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Can red-yeast rice be taken instead of a statin drug?

Posted on May 4, 2015 by drlesliegreenberg

Not really. Here in the United States, the red-yeast rice extract that contains naturally-occurring lovastatin (a statin drug) is not FDA approved. In contrast, in China red-yeast rice is a common dietary and medicinal product. Their red-yeast rice contains a wide range of … Continue reading →

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Prescription gel helps with knee pain

Posted on April 28, 2015 by drlesliegreenberg

Diclofenac gel (the only topical nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory available in the United States) was shown to help decrease pain and improve function scores for as long as 12 weeks in patient with osteoarthritis of the knee. The drawbacks are the cost … Continue reading →

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Do obese children get more joint injuries?

Posted on April 21, 2015 by drlesliegreenberg

Do we need a study to evaluate this? Apparently so. And, yes! Overweight children are 18% more likely to have lower extremity injuries compared to normal weight children. The risk increases to 24% in obese children and 34% more likely … Continue reading →

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Do YOU want to apply for disability?

Posted on April 13, 2015 by drlesliegreenberg

Disability evaluations are more than completing a form… I would first ask if there is an alternate job/function/work schedule that you can change to that may fit your needs. Did you know that according to the World Health Organization, more … Continue reading →

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