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What you should know about spider bites

Posted on August 24, 2017 by drlesliegreenberg

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My high school reunion side-bar medical question…

Posted on August 14, 2017 by drlesliegreenberg

I attended my high-school reunion this weekend and a friend sidelined me to ask if she could ask me a medical question.  Of course! Truly, I am a family physician everywhere I go.  Medicine is a passion and a way … Continue reading →

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I’m teaching doctors obstetrics!

Posted on August 9, 2017 by drlesliegreenberg

I’m teaching doctors obstetrics here at University of Nevada School of Medicine family medicine residency program.

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Great editorial on the changing medical times…

Posted on July 27, 2017 by drlesliegreenberg

Great editorial on the changing medical times… In a recent Family Medicine journal one physician poetically writes about that contemporary medical practice is a continuous process of updating medical practices and frank change.  “Choosing Wisely” is a new practice which … Continue reading →

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Proton pump weaning…

Posted on July 20, 2017 by drlesliegreenberg

Proton pump weaning…  Many patients are on PPIs (like omeprazole) for gastroesophageal reflux disease.  It is thought that PPIs should only be used on a short-term basis for conditions like reflux or erosive esophagitis. Consider stopping the PPI medication and … Continue reading →

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Traveling soon? See your family doctor for pretravel medical advice!

Posted on July 13, 2017 by drlesliegreenberg

Pre-travel medical consultation will review many aspects of your trip– your destination, itinerary, medical history, immunization history and other details.   The best time to be seen is 6 weeks before departure to maximize benefit of immunizations and other preventive measures. Did … Continue reading →

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Want better eye health?

Posted on June 29, 2017 by drlesliegreenberg

There are four common conditions that cause vision loss as we age. Diabetic retinopathy.  If you have diabetes, you should be seen by an ophthalmologist.  The timeframe for starting these yearly eye visits are 5 years after type1 diabetes and … Continue reading →

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I won a teaching award!

Posted on June 26, 2017 by drlesliegreenberg

I won a teaching award this weekend. The family medicine resident physicians awarded me “Outstanding Faculty Preceptor” at the University of Nevada Reno Family Medicine Residency Program.   What an honor! My passion is family medicine and teaching and mentoring. … Continue reading →

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Fecal transplant, anyone?!

Posted on June 22, 2017 by drlesliegreenberg

Fecal transplant, anyone?  Yes, this is a viable treatment.Fecal transplantation is used to treat an intestinal infection called Clostridium difficile or “c. diff.” The clinical spectrum of C. difficile infection can vary from asymptomatic or mild diarrhea all the way … Continue reading →

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Have you been told you have high blood pressure?

Posted on June 15, 2017 by drlesliegreenberg

Have you been told you have high blood pressure?  If so, you are not alone.  Hypertension affects 1/3 of Americans.  High blood pressure is considered a “modifiable risk factor” for cardiovascular disease, stroke kidney failure and death.  Modifiable means that … Continue reading →

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