Tag Archives: Dr. Leslie Greenberg

Sleep: Why It Matters and How to Get Better Rest?

We all know sleep is important. But do we really know how important it is? Or how to get better sleep? Let’s talk about why sleep matters and some simple ways to help you rest better at night. Start by … Continue reading

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Want to decrease your dementia risk?

A new studies shows that receiving the shingles vaccine may decrease dementia risk. The New York Times reported yesterday about a study in the journal Nature that The“found that people who received the shingles vaccine were 20 percent less likely … Continue reading

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States Simplify Licensing for Foreign-Trained Doctors

States Ease Licensing Requirements For Foreign-Trained Physicians To Ease Staff Shortages I read this morning in my family medicine update email that per KFF Health News (3/3, Zionts) reports, “A growing number of states have made it easier for doctors who trained … Continue reading

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I am starting a menopause clinic!

I was tasked with making a brochure to market the new clinic. This new venture has come with lots of new experiences for me: passing the Menopause certification test, winning over “stakeholders,” making a business plan, teaching residents and medical … Continue reading

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The flu is not over for this year!

How to Avoid Influenza: Expert-Backed Prevention Strategies I have seen a lot of flu in the hospital and in the office this week. This seems LATE to me…and yet it is true. Influenza (flu) season is in full swing, but … Continue reading

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Shigellosis outbreak in Northern Nevada

A recent email sent to Northern Nevada physicians outlines a shigellosis outbreak in Northern Nevada. NNPH Identifies Shigellosis OutbreakShigella is a bacterium that causes diarrhea and other symptoms resulting in the disease known as Shigellosis – see prevention tips   Dec. 20, 2024. … Continue reading

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Pertussis is rampant!

Pertussis is rampant! Are you up to date on the Tdap vaccine?  The “p” of this vaccine stands for pertussis.  Pertussis is also known as whopping cough.  The Washington Post recently stated that there are five times as many pertussis … Continue reading

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Do you want a non-hormonal medication to treat hot flashes and night sweats?

Do you want a non-hormonal medication to treat hot flashes and night sweats?  Veozah (fezolinetant) is an FDA-approved non-hormonal medication to treat moderate to severe hot flashes and night sweats.   Hot flashes and night sweats are common, and often … Continue reading

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Flu vaccines decrease hospitalizations!

Flu vaccines decrease hospitalizations! Why should you get the flu vaccine now?  One humanitarian answer would be that we live on this planet with others and we should look out for one another.  But, the selfish reason would be that … Continue reading

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Over-the-counter hearing aids

Hearing loss is associated with depression, disability, social isolation, unmet medical needs and geriatric frailty. Most patients are aware of 10 years of hearing loss before hearing aids are used.  If you are having symptoms, let your physician know so … Continue reading

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