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Tag Archives: Reno family physician
What to do (?! )months before your medical degree is official? Medical students helping with the coronavirus pandemic
What to do with exquisite medical knowledge but without a medical degree yet? Due to the pandemic, medical student’s schooling has been turned on its ear. It is all hands-on-deck with patient care and medical students rotations have been curtailed, … Continue reading
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Tagged covid, Dr. Greenberg, Dr. Leslie Greenberg, medical students help, pandemic, Reno family doctor, Reno family physician
How well did the influenza vaccine do this year?
I know we are hyperfocused on our current pandemia and rightfully so. I recently came across an article discussing the effectiveness of the influenza vaccine for this past season. According to a Feb. 21 CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report, the current … Continue reading
Exercise. Why? and how?
Exercise has benefits! Lower incidence of heart disease, type 2 diabetes. Live longer. Consider that your time exercise may be paid back to you later in life in longevity. Better circulation Ward of depression Makes you more creative, have more … Continue reading
Posted in General Medicine- Adults, Uncategorized
Tagged Dr. Greenberg, Dr. Leslie Greenberg, Family Doctor, family physician, how to work in exercise?, Reno family physician, University of Nevada Family Medicine Residency Program, University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine, University of Nevada School of Medicine
Do you suspect dementia in your loved one?
Do you suspect dementia in your loved one? There are many ways to investigate if dementia is present. Your physician may give a screening test like the Mini Cog, the General Practitional Assessment of Cognition, or the Ascertain Dementia 8-item … Continue reading
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Tagged dementia, diagnosing dementia, Dr. Greenberg, Dr. Leslie Greenberg, Family Doctor, family physician, family practice, Reno family physician, 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
Thyroid cancer. Should we screen for this?
Thyroid cancer. Should we screen for this? There are organizations who look over all the known data and update us, physicians, on what screening tests are beneficial to the population as a whole. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer, General Medicine- Adults
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Saline irrigation. It’s worth your time.
Saline irrigation. It’s worth your time. Saline irrigation of your nose decreases the severity of allergy symptoms. You buy the nasal irrigation (like a Neti Pot) once and then it washes away allergens in your sinuses. Allergic rhinitis is the … Continue reading
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How can we treat threatened miscarriages?
We have begun using progetogens to reduce the risk of miscarriage. This significantly decreases the rate of miscarriage compared to placebo. How common are miscarriages? Miscarriages occur in 15 to 20% of pregnancies. A “threatened” miscarriage is defined as any … Continue reading
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Do omega-3 fatty acids prevent cancer or cardiovascular disease?
Do omega-3 fatty acids prevent cancer or cardiovascular disease? A study of nearly 25,000 patients found no benefit as primary prevention (someone who does not already have the problem) of cardiovascular disease or cancer. Want more information: New England Journal … Continue reading
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Tagged Dr. Greenberg, Dr. Leslie Greenberg, Family Doctor, family physician, omega-3 fatty acids, Reno family doctor, Reno family physician, 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
Interesting nail finding
I was teaching at the residency program this week and had an interesting nail finding in a child. The girl had a rash 2 months before on her hands and feet and then all of her fingernails started peeling. She … Continue reading
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Tagged Dr. Greenberg, Dr. Leslie Greenberg, family physician, Reno family doctor, Reno family physician
When to potty train?
As a physician of a significant pediatric population, I am often asked questions about potty training… when it goes well, it goes well. When it does not, parents think/talk about it for years. When to start potty training? More than … Continue reading
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