Tag Archives: Dr. Leslie Greenberg

Teens and drug use

Posted on June 22, 2018 by

Why do people use drugs?  They want to change the way they feel to fit in with peers, to be less inhibited they’re bored life sucks (they’re angry, jealous, sad, abused) “for the fun of it.” Judgment in drug-use is … Continue reading →

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After 23 years, I’ve delivered my last baby.

Posted on June 19, 2018 by

  After 23 years, I’ve delivered my last baby.  As a family physician, I have loved caring for patients— from conception til death.  And, honestly, prenatal visits and new parenting visits are some of my favorite times with patients!  I’ve juggled … Continue reading →

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Travel medicine tips.

Posted on June 12, 2018 by

Travel medicine tips.  Most of us are excited to travel and would like to arrive both at our destination and back home safely and in good health.  Don’t let these problems derail your plans… There are many types of travel-associated … Continue reading →

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ADHD evaluation

Posted on June 8, 2018 by

I recently went to a lecture on ADHD.   There are different ADHD subtypes: combined (hyperactivity with impulsivity), predominantly inattentive, predominantly hyperactive without impulsivity.  The ADHD with hyperactivity is most likely diagnosed because of the child’s attention-getting (conduct disorder) behavior.  Stimulants … Continue reading →

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Great definition of a family physician

Posted on June 5, 2018 by

Great definition of a family physician. I am NOT a generalist.  I am NOT a provider. I am NOT a practitioner.  I am a medical professional who cares for complex and healthy patients regardless of age.  I am best understood as an … Continue reading →

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HPV

Posted on May 29, 2018 by

I took notes at the Nevada Family Medicine meeting when expert Dr. Trudy Larson spoke about HPV. Here are the take-home points… Who gets HPV? 80 % of adults have a strain of HPV. “HPV happens.” There are 40 subtypes … Continue reading →

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A taboo topic: heavy menstrual bleeding

Posted on May 22, 2018 by

A taboo topic: heavy menstrual bleeding…Do you have heavy menstrual bleeding? There are lots of ways to fix this.  The most effective method is to remove the uterus (a hysterectomy) but this method comes with surgical risks and (of course) … Continue reading →

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