Tag Archives: Family Doctor

NEW Cancer Screening Recommendations

Posted on April 10, 2018 by drlesliegreenberg

NEW Cancer Screening Recommendations. To help diagnose breast cancer, the American Cancer Society suggests mammography starting at 45 years of age with annual screening until 54 years of age and then every other year after 54. To prevent cervical … Continue reading →

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AARP Bulletin with medical tips from yours truly!

Posted on April 6, 2018 by drlesliegreenberg

AARP Bulletin with medical tips from yours truly!Disclaimer: Talk to your doctor about your specific knee pain. If you are walking around with bone-on-bone arthritis, you may need a total knee replacement (and NOT be a candidate for conservative management). … Continue reading →

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Kidneys. How important are they?

Posted on April 3, 2018 by drlesliegreenberg

Kidneys. How important are they? REALLY IMPORTANT. I have told my kids that the organs that I think are most importance… in order of importance is the brain, then heart, then the kidney. Kidney disease affects 47 million people in … Continue reading →

Posted in General Medicine- Adults, guidelines, Uncategorized | Tagged albuminuria, chronic kidney disease, creatinine, Dr. Greenberg, Dr. Leslie Greenberg, Family Doctor, family physician, family practice, kidney failure, University of Nevada, University of Nevada Family Medicine Residency Program, University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine, University of Nevada School of Medicine | Comments Off

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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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/

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 | Comments Off

Acne: how to manage this age-old problem.

Posted on February 6, 2018 by drlesliegreenberg

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 | Comments Off