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Tag Archives: Family Doctor
Why are you hoarse? What should you do?
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
Posted in General Medicine- Adults, Uncategorized
Tagged Dr. Greenberg, Dr. Leslie Greenberg, dysphonia, Family Doctor, Family Medicine, family physician, hoarse, hoarseness, sore throat, University of Nevada, University of Nevada Family Medicine Residency Program, University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine, University of Nevada School of Medicine
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Who needs sleep apnea screening? And why?
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
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Radon. What is it? Should I test for it? Should I even be concerned?
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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This is a powerful read. Assault weapons are a medical problem.
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/
Posted in General Medicine- Adults, Uncategorized
Tagged automatic rifles, Dr. Greenberg, Dr. Leslie Greenberg, Family Doctor, Family Medicine, family physician, gun violence, guns, Nevada, Reno, school shooting, smashed melon, University of Nevada, University of Nevada Family Medicine Residency Program, University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine, University of Nevada School of Medicine
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Acne: how to manage this age-old problem.
Acne: how to manage this age-old problem. The American Academy of Dermatology updated their acne care guidelines. Here is a synopsis… Overall: 40 million Americans have acne. 74% of adolescents experience acne Nearly 20% of adult women have acne. What … Continue reading
Posted in Dermatology, Dermatology, General Medicine- Adults, Pediatrics, Uncategorized, Women's Health
Tagged accutane, acne, benzoyl peroxide, Dr. Greenberg, Dr. Leslie Greenberg, Family Doctor, Family Medicine, family physician, Nevada, Reno, University of Nevada, University of Nevada School of Medicine
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Children liquid medication dosing errors. What should you do?
Children liquid medication dosing errors. What should you do? In 2015, the American Academy of Pediatrics published a recommendation that metric-based dosing for all orally administered liquids be used with a tool with standard markings. This is because children often … Continue reading
Posted in medication issues, Pediatrics, Uncategorized
Tagged Dr. Greenberg, Dr. Leslie Greenberg, Family Doctor, Family Medicine, family physician, medication dosing, pediatric medication, University of Nevada, University of Nevada School of Medicine
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What do your nails say about your health?!
What do your nails say about your health?! Nails can be a window into your overall health. Read on…. Green nail syndrome. This may be caused by excessive copper in the body or an infection called Pseudomonas aeruginosa infection of … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer, Dermatology, General Medicine- Adults, Uncategorized
Tagged Dr. Greenberg, Dr. Leslie Greenberg, Family Doctor, Family Medicine, family physician, melanoma, nail disorder, Nevada, onychomycosis, Reno, University of Nevada, University of Nevada School of Medicine
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How is the flu hitting your region? Nevada is in the RED!
How is the flu hitting your region? Nevada is in the RED! (See the attached USA flu map of influenza-like activity for the week ending January 13, 2018) What can you do? Get the flu vaccine. Stay home if you … Continue reading
Posted in General Medicine- Adults, infections, infections, Pediatrics, pregnancy, Uncategorized, Vaccines, Vaccines
Tagged Dr. Greenberg, Dr. Leslie Greenberg, Family Doctor, Family Medicine, family physician, flu, flu in Nevada, flu vaccine, influenza, Nevada, Reno, University of Nevada, University of Nevada Family Medicine Residency Program, University of Nevada School of Medicine
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Sleep. Are you a good sleeper?
Sleep. Are you a good sleeper? Sleep Quality. It’s a predictor of overall physical and mental health and overall vitality. The National Sleep Foundation made a consensus statements. I’ll summarize them… How long should it take you to fall asleep? … Continue reading
Posted in Brain, General Medicine- Adults, Pediatrics, sleep disorders, Uncategorized
Tagged Dr. Greenberg, Dr. Leslie Greenberg, Family Doctor, Family Medicine, family physician, insomnia, Nevada, REM, Reno, sleep, University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine, University of Nevada School of Medicine
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“Pajama time” finishing clinic notes? How does your doctor finish their day?
“Pajama time” finishing clinic notes? How does your doctor finish their day? The New England Journal of medicine ran an interesting article. Attached is a graph of how doctors finish their day. It’s absurd. I urge my kids (and every … Continue reading
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Tagged Dr. Greenberg, Dr. Leslie Greenberg, electronic health record, Family Doctor, Family Medicine, family physician, family practice, Nevada, physician burnout, Reno, University of Nevada, University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine, University of Nevada School of Medicine
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