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Tag Archives: opioids
The risks of pregnant women taking opioids…
On hospital call I frequently care for infants who are withdrawing from opiates. This is called “neonatal abstinence syndrome” (NAS). What is NAS? It is a constellation of symptoms including high-pitched cries, tremors, hyperactive reflexes, poor feeding, poor weight gain, … Continue reading
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Tagged neonatal abstinence syndrome, opioids, opioids and pregnancy
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Half of urine drug screens revealed improper medication use!
Half of urine drug screens revealed improper medication use! Wow. A study of over 4,000,000 (!) urine drug screens showed that 52% of patients were taking inappropriate medication. The most common combination of medications misused were opioids (pain medicines) and … Continue reading
Posted in General Medicine- Adults, medication issues, Uncategorized
Tagged benzodiazepine, Dr. Greenberg, Dr. Leslie Greenberg, drug screen, opioids, University of Nevada, University of Nevada Family Medicine Residency Program, University of Nevada Reno Family medicine Residency program, University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine, University of Nevada School of Medicine, urine drug screen
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Nevada has instituted a new controlled substance law for prescribers to follow… or else!
Nevada has instituted a new controlled substance law for prescribers to follow…. or else! I recently attended a 2-hour evening session informing me of the details of the new Nevada AB474, Nevada’s opioid prescribing law. Unless your head has been … Continue reading
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Tagged benzodiazepine, controlled substance, controlled substances, Dr. Greenberg, Dr. Leslie Greenberg, hydrocodone, lortab, Nevada AB474, norco, opioids, pain management, pain medicine, PMP
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I am a myth-buster! Myth-busting at musculoskeletal issues…
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
Posted in General Medicine- Adults, Uncategorized, vitamins and supplements
Tagged arthritis, Dr. Greenberg, Dr. Leslie Greenberg, Family Doctor, Family Medicine, family practice, hyaluronic acid, myth-buster, opioids, University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine, University of Nevada School of Medicine
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