Tag Archives: family physician

HPV

Posted on May 29, 2018 by drlesliegreenberg

I took notes at the Nevada Family Medicine meeting when expert Dr. Trudy Larson spoke about HPV. Here are the take-home points… Who gets HPV? 80 % of adults have a strain of HPV. “HPV happens.” There are 40 subtypes … Continue reading →

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A taboo topic: heavy menstrual bleeding

Posted on May 22, 2018 by drlesliegreenberg

A taboo topic: heavy menstrual bleeding…Do you have heavy menstrual bleeding? There are lots of ways to fix this. The most effective method is to remove the uterus (a hysterectomy) but this method comes with surgical risks and (of course) … Continue reading →

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Why should YOU have a primary-care physician who knows you?

Posted on May 21, 2018 by drlesliegreenberg

Why should YOU have a primary-care physician who knows you? Here’s a beautifully-written NYTimes article about the emotionally-satisfying, save-you-money, have-your-concerns-be-heard, life-altering ways that you having a relationship with your Primary care physician can alter your life. Read on….

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How can physicians help patients keep prescription cost down?

Posted on May 15, 2018 by drlesliegreenberg

How can physicians help patients keep prescription costs down? This is a very important and constantly changing problem. Pharmaceutical companies have figured out how to get more money for their prescriptions. Some ways to keep inflated prices are that there … Continue reading →

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Hyperthroidism, an overactive gas pedal to our body…

Posted on May 8, 2018 by drlesliegreenberg

Hyperthyroidism. This is when the thyroid gland (the gas pedal to our body) is working too hard. The actual definition is an excessive concentration of thyroid hormones. This can be caused by the body making too many thyroid hormones or … Continue reading →

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Summer travel is upon us: International travel and medication advice!

Posted on May 1, 2018 by drlesliegreenberg

International travel and medication advice. As the summer travel season heats up, what should you know about medications and travel? There are two great websites, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to … Continue reading →

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Does acupunture help prevent migraines?

Posted on April 24, 2018 by drlesliegreenberg

Does acupuncture help prevent migraines? Yes! There is moderate-quality evidence showing that whole-body acupunture may help prevent migraines. Research has shown that compared to “usual care” acupuncture decreased the frequency of migraines by at least 50% and that this result was … Continue reading →

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How to pick a probiotic?

Posted on April 17, 2018 by drlesliegreenberg

How to pick a probiotic? Did you know that in 2012 3.8 million adults and 300,000 children were known to be taking probiotics?! This is a 400% increase in 5 years. What does a probiotic do? It transiently changes the … Continue reading →

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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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