Tag Archives: family practice

Emergency contraception, an interesting topic….

Posted on March 22, 2022 by drlesliegreenberg

Are you wondering what form of emergency contraception is the safest and most effective for preventing pregnancy? If a woman has a single episode of unprotected intercourse, she can conceive a child.  Nearly 50% of US pregnancies are unintended.  The … Continue reading →

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Treatment of the common cold

Posted on March 15, 2022 by drlesliegreenberg

The common cold is exactly that…. Very common. There are only a few safe and effective treatments available.  Common cold symptoms: thin nasal drainage, nasal congestion, cough, sore throat, fatigue, low-grade fever. Treatment: Antibiotics should NOT be used for an … Continue reading →

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Do you have a TRUE penicillin allergy?

Posted on March 8, 2022 by drlesliegreenberg

Do you have a TRUE penicillin allergy? I often hear from patients that they have a penicillin allergy.  Penicillin allergy is the most commonly documented drug allergy in medical records.  Approximately 10% of patients report a penicillin allergy.  HOWEVER, up … Continue reading →

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Rural Outreach Medical Clinic (with vaccines!) this Saturday!

Posted on March 1, 2022 by drlesliegreenberg

Silver Springs Rural Outreach Clinic UNR Med will provide medical services to the Silver Springs community during a Rural Outreach Clinic from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. on March 5 at 3595 Hwy 50 Suite 1. What services are offered? Patients can … Continue reading →

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Do you have trouble swallowing? Food getting stuck? What should you watch out for?

Posted on February 22, 2022 by drlesliegreenberg

The medical term for difficulty swallowing is dysphagia. Dysphagia is a frequent occurrence and is often underreported. Esophageal dysphagia feels like food cannot pass from the esophagus to thestomach. There are a few conditions that cause this. ·        An esophageal … Continue reading →

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Prediabetes. Is this diagnosis important? Helpful? Harmful?

Posted on February 15, 2022 by drlesliegreenberg

Prediabetes.  Is this diagnosis important? Helpful? Harmful? Before 2004, hyperglycemia (elevated blood sugars) was not considered significant.  The American Diabetes Association began in 2004 labeling elevated blood sugars of prediabetes to increase awareness and prompt physicians and patients to act.  … Continue reading →

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Hepatitis C. What you should know?

Posted on February 1, 2022 by drlesliegreenberg

How many have hepatitis C?  It’s estimated that there are 3.7 million in the US with hepatitis C.  The incidence of acute hepatitis C infection quadrupled (!) between 2010 and 2018.  Only 52% of those with chronic HCV know they … Continue reading →

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Do you really need that pap? See the updated cervical cancer screening guidelines.

Posted on January 25, 2022 by drlesliegreenberg

Updated cervical cancer screening guidelines.  Do you really need that pap? Why test for cervical cancer?  4000 patients still die annually from cervical cancer.  This is dramatically decreased compared to the 1950s, but racial and socioeconomic disparities continue to contribute … Continue reading →

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Is anxiety getting in the way of your mask wearing?

Posted on July 13, 2020 by drlesliegreenberg

Is anxiety getting in the way of your mask wearing? Masks help contain the coronavirus and it is each of our responsibilities to support our community. Here’s a desensitization program which should help you wear one more comfortably. Of note… … Continue reading →

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What does it mean if a medical resident doctor is caring for you?

Posted on June 29, 2020 by drlesliegreenberg

What does it mean if a medical resident doctor is caring for you? Medical school graduates are starting and they are awesome! I’ve been a physician, educating physicians for 22 years. It has been a pleasure to teach and me … Continue reading →

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