Tag Archives: Dr. Greenberg

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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Should doctors write prescriptions for non-patients?

Posted on November 9, 2015 by drlesliegreenberg

I recently was asked to write a prescription a controlled substance (like pain pill/ sleeping pill) for a non-patient.  This was my first time in 20 years of doctoring to address this.  I said “no” gently, but firmly.   This decision was not taken well and there … 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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The latest recommendations from USPSTF regarding pregnancy care. . .

Posted on October 29, 2015 by drlesliegreenberg

It is suggested that physicians screen for gestational diabetes (high blood sugars) in the mother, even if there are no symptoms. The timing of this lab work should be after 24 weeks of gestation (near the 6-month mark). Another recommendation … Continue reading →

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Here come some new medical guidelines…

Posted on October 26, 2015 by drlesliegreenberg

The United States Preventive Services Task Force, USPSTF, is an independent panel of experts in primary care and prevention that systematically reviews medical evidence and develops recommendations. At times, the USPSTF seems conservative, but overall gives worthwhile advice. Some of … Continue reading →

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Posted on October 20, 2015 by drlesliegreenberg

Dizzy? I had an episode of dizziness last week that was overwhelming. How humbling. My condition is called benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, BPPV. What is BPPV? It is sudden onset of vertigo with head movements. Vertigo is a sensation of movement … 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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