Tag Archives: Reno

Migraines may increase stroke risk

Posted on March 9, 2016 by drlesliegreenberg

A new study out that reviewed 11,663 older adults (average age 59) showed that patients with migraine with aura were at an increased risk of cardioembolic strokes. This study followed over 11,000 people for 18 years and those with migraine WITH … Continue reading →

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A syphilis resurgence!

Posted on March 3, 2016 by drlesliegreenberg

Las Vegas is experiencing the highest rate of syphilis in the Western United States. Other sites with a significant increase in cases are Kansas, Pennsylvania and Hawaii. Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease that has been around since the Roman … Continue reading →

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Prophylactic medicine for HIV

Posted on February 1, 2016 by drlesliegreenberg

Did you know that there is a daily prophylactic medication that can reduce the risk of sexually transmitted HIV by 90% and drug needle transmission of the virus by 70%? There is! Only 1/3 of primary care doctors are aware … Continue reading →

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Insomnia… an interesting problem

Posted on December 30, 2015 by drlesliegreenberg

Did you know that insomnia affects 10 to 30% of the population? Insomnia is a specific definition, per the International Classification of Sleep Disorders (ICSD3). You must have all four of the following: difficulty falling asleep, difficulty staying asleep, early … Continue reading →

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Feeling buggy? …learn about scabies.

Posted on December 16, 2015 by drlesliegreenberg

Scabies is infestation of the mite Sarcoptes scabiei. I normally tell patients that “good people get this” as EVERYONE who gets this feels icky (that’s my medical term for it). Where does this infect your skin? Most commonly in the skin folds, fingers, … Continue reading →

Posted in Dermatology, General Medicine- Adults, infections, Pediatrics | Tagged Dr. Greenberg, Dr. Leslie Greenberg, Family Doctor, Family Medicine, family physician, family practice, permethrine, Reno, scabies, University of Nevada School of Medicine, UNSOM | Comments Off

This is Nevada Influenza Vaccination Week!

Posted on December 9, 2015 by drlesliegreenberg

Why should you get the flu vaccine? There are scores of people yearly who are ill due to the flu AND there are thousands (or sometimes TENS of thousands) of people who die each year from influenza. Do I get … Continue reading →

Posted in General Medicine- Adults, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Uncategorized, Vaccines, Vaccines, vaccines | Tagged Dr. Greenberg, Dr. Leslie Greenberg, Family Doctor, family physician, family practice, flu, influenza, Reno, University of Nevada School of Medicine, UNSOM, vaccine | Comments Off

When should you take your high blood pressure medicine? Does timing matter?

Posted on November 30, 2015 by drlesliegreenberg

Maybe so! If you take blood pressure medication, you may receive more benefit if you take at least one of the pills at bedtime. Taking the medication at bedtime was associated with lower diabetes risk. This was based on a … Continue reading →

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Should doctors write prescriptions for non-patients?

Posted on November 9, 2015 by drlesliegreenberg

I recently was asked to write a prescription a controlled substance (like pain pill/ sleeping pill) for a non-patient. This was my first time in 20 years of doctoring to address this. I said “no” gently, but firmly. This decision was not taken well and there … Continue reading →

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Soccer headgear. Should my kid wear one?

Posted on November 5, 2015 by drlesliegreenberg

There is a great article in a sports medicine journal reviewing headgear in soccer, as often companies would like to market their wares to help with “safety.” There is NO evidence that headgear products can reduce the incidence or severity … Continue reading →

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Vaccine law in California…

Posted on November 2, 2015 by drlesliegreenberg

My new medical home is about 15 miles from California and their laws affect my practice. I am acquainting myself with the new California law regarding requirements of school vaccines. California Governor Jerry Brown signed off on one of the … Continue reading →

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