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Is there a link between weight and cancer?
Is there a link between weight and cancer? We think yes! Last month the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“The CDC”) published a report that being overweight or obese significantly increased the risk of developing at least 13 (!) … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer, General Medicine- Adults, obesity, Uncategorized
Tagged cancer, Dr. Greenberg, Dr. Leslie Greenberg, Family Doctor, Family Medicine, family practice, link between weight and cancer, obesity, overweight, University of Nevada, University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine, weight and cancer
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There is a new shingles vaccine in town… and it’s great!
Theres a new shingles vaccine in town… and it’s great! The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)– the guru organization regarding immunizations– has just voted to recommend preferential use of a NEW shingles vaccine (Shingrix) instead of the currently available … Continue reading
Posted in General Medicine- Adults, guidelines, Uncategorized, Vaccines
Tagged Dr. Greenberg, Dr. Leslie Greenberg, Family Doctor, Family Medicine, family physician, herpes zoster, how to avoid shingles, shingles, shingrix, University of Nevada School of Medicine, what is shingles, zostavax
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More myth-busting! This time let’s tackle preventive care!
More myth-busting! This time let’s tackle preventive care! I am a myth-buster of preventive care ideas. //pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({ google_ad_client: “ca-pub-7405337964326057”, enable_page_level_ads: true }); Are you a woman (at routine risk and) concerned about getting ovarian … Continue reading
Posted in colon, General Medicine- Adults, Uncategorized
Tagged colorectal cancer, cranberry capsules, Dr. Greenberg, Dr. Leslie Greenberg, Family Doctor, Family Medicine, family practice, ovarian cancer risk, University of Nevada, University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine, University of Nevada School of Medicine
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Do you have toenail fungus? What can you do about it?
Do you have toenail fungus? What can you do about it? flickr.com/photos/45471172@N08/9714122727 Who gets this? 8% of adults have onychomycosis (toenail fungus). The prevalence increases with age with more than 50% of those over 70 year of age having it. … Continue reading
Posted in Dermatology, foot health, General Medicine- Adults, Uncategorized
Tagged dermatophytes, Dr. Greenberg, Dr. Leslie Greenberg, Family Medicine, family physician, family practice, generic, onychomycosis, toenail fungus, University of Nevada, University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine, University of Nevada School of Medicine
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Myth-busting heart and lung thoughts
Yes, I am a myth-buster and this time it is about heart and lung medical care. If you have heart failure BUT you also have a preserved ejection fraction (as seen on heart cath or echo), consider NOT taking a … Continue reading
Posted in General Medicine- Adults, Uncategorized
Tagged acute asthma attack, community acquired pneumonia, Dr. Greenberg, Dr. Leslie Greenberg, Family Doctor, Family Medicine, family physician, family practice, heart failure, Nevada, Reno, University of Nevada, University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine, University of Nevada School of Medicine
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Wow! Stop the presses. Pap scheduling change.
Wow! Stop the presses. Pap scheduling change. I know…every woman loves to go in to her doctor for a pap. (Just kidding.) Years ago we performed paps every year on every woman and that’s how the “annual visit” became synonymous … Continue reading
Posted in General Medicine- Adults, pap test, Uncategorized, Women's Health
Tagged Dr. Greenberg, Dr. Leslie Greenberg, Family Doctor, Family Medicine, family physician, HPV, Nevada, pap, Reno, University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine, USPSTF, well woman exam
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I am a myth-buster! Myth-busting at musculoskeletal issues…
Yes, call me a myth-buster! In my recent family medicine journal there is a fantastic article (with research to back up their recommendations) that helps with musculoskeletal issues. Which of these categories do you fit in?! Are you a middle-aged … Continue reading
Posted in General Medicine- Adults, Uncategorized, vitamins and supplements
Tagged arthritis, Dr. Greenberg, Dr. Leslie Greenberg, Family Doctor, Family Medicine, family practice, hyaluronic acid, myth-buster, opioids, University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine, University of Nevada School of Medicine
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To follow is NOT a sexy topic, but very important– how to prevent falls for yourself (…or your parent)
To follow is NOT a sexy topic, but very important– how to prevent falls for yourself (…or your parent.) Why is this important? Every 20 minutes an older adult dies from a fall. Each fall-related hospitalization costs an average of … Continue reading
Posted in General Medicine- Adults, medication issues, Uncategorized
Tagged Dr. Greenberg, Dr. Leslie Greenberg, elderly falls, fall prevention, Family Doctor, Family Medicine, family practice, geriatrics, how to avoid falls, STEADI, University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine, University of Nevada School of Medicine
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Top 10 list of allergens…
The top 10 allergens (and how to avoid exposure) … Tixocortol pivalate (a steroid) Propylene glycol Methylchloroisothiazolinone Formaldehyde Cocamidopropylbetaine Lanolin Benzalkonium chloride Fragrance and balsam of peru Neomycin Nickel Tixocortol pixilate is a steroid present in creams like hydrocortisone acetate. … Continue reading
Posted in Dermatology, General Medicine- Adults, Uncategorized
Tagged allergic reaction, dermatitis, Dr. Greenberg, Dr. Leslie Greenberg, Family Medicine, family practice, Nevada, rash, Reno, University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine
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Do you need one more reason to breastfeed?
Do you need one more reason to breastfeed? Breastfeeding has been found to help the infant populate their gut biome. A study was recently done which showed that there is vertical transfer of microbes from the mother to her … Continue reading
Posted in Pediatrics, safety, Uncategorized
Tagged benefits of breastfeeding, breastfeeding, Dr. Greenberg, Dr. Leslie Greenberg, Family Medicine, family practice, Nevada, Reno, University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine
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