Tag Archives: Family Doctor

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/

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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

Children liquid medication dosing errors. What should you do?

Posted on January 30, 2018 by drlesliegreenberg

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 →

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What do your nails say about your health?!

Posted on January 23, 2018 by drlesliegreenberg

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 →

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How is the flu hitting your region? Nevada is in the RED!

Posted on January 23, 2018 by drlesliegreenberg

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 →

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Sleep. Are you a good sleeper?

Posted on January 16, 2018 by drlesliegreenberg

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 | Comments Off

“Pajama time” finishing clinic notes? How does your doctor finish their day?

Posted on January 14, 2018 by drlesliegreenberg

“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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Pancreatic cancer is an uncommon and deadly cancer

Posted on January 9, 2018 by drlesliegreenberg

Pancreatic cancer is an uncommon AND deadly cancer. It is the 12th most common cause of cancer in the US and usually diagnosed at an advanced stage. Only 3% of stage III patients are alive at 5 years. Pancreatic cancer … Continue reading →

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Wear condoms! 2016 was an all-time-high year for sexually transmitted diseases.

Posted on January 2, 2018 by drlesliegreenberg

Wear condoms! 2016 was an all-time-high year for sexually transmitted diseases. Did you know that more than 2 million cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis were reported in the US in 2016. Chlamydia was the biggest offender, with 1.6 million … Continue reading →

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Preconception counseling

Posted on December 26, 2017 by drlesliegreenberg

Preconception counseling. Often preconception counseling is not done, as half of pregnancies are unplanned. But, when I have a woman come to the office to discuss what she should do in anticipation of pregnancy or I see a woman of … Continue reading →

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