Tag Archives: University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine

Nevada ranks near the bottom for medical care

Posted on September 8, 2016 by drlesliegreenberg

Ugh!  I read the Reno Gazette Journal newspaper this morning and realized that I moved from the 6th best state for health care (Kansas) to the 48th “best” state, Nevada.  I have been practicing medicine in Nevada for nearly a … Continue reading →

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Recent medical “pearls”

Posted on August 9, 2016 by drlesliegreenberg

If a rapid strep test is negative, no back up culture is needed.  It is now known that the rapid strep test for streptococcal pharyngitis has a sensitivity of 86%. This means that it will pick up 86% of active … Continue reading →

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Stop using nasal flu vaccine

Posted on July 12, 2016 by drlesliegreenberg

In a stop-the-presses media blast, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee has voted to stop the use of the live attenuated influenza  (nasal flu) vaccine for this 2016-2017 flu season.   The recommendations state that “no live attenuated … Continue reading →

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