Tag Archives: Dr. Greenberg

Shingles?! Prevention and management.

Posted on March 20, 2018 by drlesliegreenberg

Shingles?! Prevention and management. Shingles is also called herpes zoster and it is caused by the reaction of the chickenpox virus (aka varicella zoster virus). One million cases of shingles occur annually in the US. We each have an … Continue reading →

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Medical students have their own brand of “March Madness” and it’s called Match Day!

Posted on March 16, 2018 by drlesliegreenberg

Medical School graduates in the Class of 2018 (at EVERY medical school) have their own brand of “March Madness” and it’s called Match Day! When is it? March 16, 2018! At 9 am PST all the medical students around the … Continue reading →

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I am featured in the recent AARP magazine! Read on…

Posted on March 14, 2018 by drlesliegreenberg

I am featured in the recent AARP magazine! Read on… https://www.aarp.org/health/conditions-treatments/info-2018/medical-experts-insider-advice.html

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Why are you hoarse? What should you do?

Posted on March 13, 2018 by drlesliegreenberg

Why are you hoarse? What should you do? There are a multitude of causes of hoarseness. Hoarseness is a common presentation to primary care physicians. The causes range from inflammatory processes to psychiatric disorders to more serious systemic, neurologic or … Continue reading →

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Who needs sleep apnea screening? And why?

Posted on March 12, 2018 by drlesliegreenberg

The USPSTF (United States Preventive Services Task Force) is a conservative group that reviews data to give guidelines for physicians. The USPSTF has recently given recommendations on WHO should be screened for sleep apnea. Who should NOT be screened for … Continue reading →

Posted in General Medicine- Adults, sleep disorders, Uncategorized | Tagged CPAP, Dr. Greenberg, Dr. Leslie Greenberg, Epworth score, Family Doctor, family physician, sleep apnea, University of Nevada, University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine, University of Nevada School of Medicine | Comments Off

Radon. What is it? Should I test for it? Should I even be concerned?

Posted on March 6, 2018 by drlesliegreenberg

Radon. What is it? Should I test for it? Should I even be concerned? Radon is a unique environmental health risk. It comes from uranium and radium natural decay. Radon is a greater source of natural radiation than exposure to … Continue reading →

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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/

Posted in Cancer, General Medicine- Adults, Uncategorized | Tagged breast cancer, breast cancer risk, breast cancer tool, Dr. Greenberg, Dr. Leslie Greenberg, Nevada, Reno, Reno family doctor, Reno family physician, University of Nevada, University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine | Comments Off

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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