Tag Archives: Family Doctor

Is there a link between weight and cancer?

Posted on November 14, 2017 by drlesliegreenberg

Is there a link between weight and cancer? We think yes! Last month the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“The CDC”) published a report that being overweight or obese significantly increased the risk of developing at least 13 (!) … Continue reading →

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There is a new shingles vaccine in town… and it’s great!

Posted on November 9, 2017 by drlesliegreenberg

Theres a new shingles vaccine in town… and it’s great! The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)– the guru organization regarding immunizations– has just voted to recommend preferential use of a NEW shingles vaccine (Shingrix) instead of the currently available … Continue reading →

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More myth-busting! This time let’s tackle preventive care!

Posted on October 19, 2017 by drlesliegreenberg

More myth-busting! This time let’s tackle preventive care! I am a myth-buster of preventive care ideas. //pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({ google_ad_client: “ca-pub-7405337964326057”, enable_page_level_ads: true }); Are you a woman (at routine risk and) concerned about getting ovarian … Continue reading →

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Myth-busting heart and lung thoughts

Posted on October 5, 2017 by drlesliegreenberg

Yes, I am a myth-buster and this time it is about heart and lung medical care. If you have heart failure BUT you also have a preserved ejection fraction (as seen on heart cath or echo), consider NOT taking a … Continue reading →

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Wow! Stop the presses. Pap scheduling change.

Posted on September 28, 2017 by drlesliegreenberg

Wow! Stop the presses. Pap scheduling change. I know…every woman loves to go in to her doctor for a pap. (Just kidding.) Years ago we performed paps every year on every woman and that’s how the “annual visit” became synonymous … Continue reading →

Posted in General Medicine- Adults, pap test, Uncategorized, Women's Health | Tagged Dr. Greenberg, Dr. Leslie Greenberg, Family Doctor, Family Medicine, family physician, HPV, Nevada, pap, Reno, University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine, USPSTF, well woman exam | Comments Off

I am a myth-buster! Myth-busting at musculoskeletal issues…

Posted on September 21, 2017 by drlesliegreenberg

Yes, call me a myth-buster! In my recent family medicine journal there is a fantastic article (with research to back up their recommendations) that helps with musculoskeletal issues. Which of these categories do you fit in?! Are you a middle-aged … Continue reading →

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To follow is NOT a sexy topic, but very important– how to prevent falls for yourself (…or your parent)

Posted on September 12, 2017 by drlesliegreenberg

To follow is NOT a sexy topic, but very important– how to prevent falls for yourself (…or your parent.) Why is this important? Every 20 minutes an older adult dies from a fall. Each fall-related hospitalization costs an average of … Continue reading →

Posted in General Medicine- Adults, medication issues, Uncategorized | Tagged Dr. Greenberg, Dr. Leslie Greenberg, elderly falls, fall prevention, Family Doctor, Family Medicine, family practice, geriatrics, how to avoid falls, STEADI, University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine, University of Nevada School of Medicine | Comments Off

Great editorial on the changing medical times…

Posted on July 27, 2017 by drlesliegreenberg

Great editorial on the changing medical times… In a recent Family Medicine journal one physician poetically writes about that contemporary medical practice is a continuous process of updating medical practices and frank change. “Choosing Wisely” is a new practice which … Continue reading →

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Proton pump weaning…

Posted on July 20, 2017 by drlesliegreenberg

Proton pump weaning… Many patients are on PPIs (like omeprazole) for gastroesophageal reflux disease. It is thought that PPIs should only be used on a short-term basis for conditions like reflux or erosive esophagitis. Consider stopping the PPI medication and … Continue reading →

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Traveling soon? See your family doctor for pretravel medical advice!

Posted on July 13, 2017 by drlesliegreenberg

Pre-travel medical consultation will review many aspects of your trip– your destination, itinerary, medical history, immunization history and other details. The best time to be seen is 6 weeks before departure to maximize benefit of immunizations and other preventive measures. Did … Continue reading →

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