Tag Archives: University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine

Wear condoms! 2016 was an all-time-high year for sexually transmitted diseases.

Posted on January 2, 2018 by drlesliegreenberg

Wear condoms! 2016 was an all-time-high year for sexually transmitted diseases. Did you know that more than 2 million cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis were reported in the US in 2016. Chlamydia was the biggest offender, with 1.6 million … Continue reading →

Posted in General Medicine- Adults, infections, Sexually Transmitted Infections, Uncategorized | Tagged Dr. Greenberg, Dr. Leslie Greenberg, Family Doctor, family physician, Nevada, Reno, University of Nevada, University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine, University of Nevada School of Medicine | Comments Off

Posted on December 18, 2017 by drlesliegreenberg

Bladder cancer is the sixth most prevalent cancer in the US. It causes more than 16,000 deaths yearly. This often presents with painless blood in the urine. The risk factors for bladder cancer include male sex, older age, white race, … Continue reading →

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Do you have chronic sinusitis?

Posted on December 11, 2017 by drlesliegreenberg

Do you have chronic sinusitis? Does your nose drip all the time? Do you have Facial pain/pressure, decreased or inability to smell, nasal drainage, and nasal obstruction? When 2 or 4 symptoms are present, chronic rhinosinusitis is present. chronic part … Continue reading →

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Worth the read: What it’s like being a doctor.

Posted on December 4, 2017 by drlesliegreenberg

Worth the read: What it’s like being a doctor. One key point Malcolm Gladwell addresses are the motivations of physicians to dedicate their (my!) life to doctoring and the increasing need to be an insurance claim expert. Read on… it’s … Continue reading →

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Want a synopsis of a Pulitzer-prize-winning oncologist/author with FASCINATING ideas?

Posted on November 27, 2017 by drlesliegreenberg

Want a synopsis of a Pulitzer-prize-winning oncologist/author with FASCINATING ideas? Siddhartha Mukherjee MD, PhD this week came to University of Nevada Reno and spoke to a packed crowd. Dr. Mukherjee has written two books: The Emperor of all Maladies: A … Continue reading →

Posted in Cancer, General Medicine- Adults, Uncategorized | Tagged cancer, Dr. Greenberg, Dr. Leslie Greenberg, Dr. Mukhurjee, Family Doctor, family mediine, family practice, genes, genetic research, Nevada, Reno, University of Nevada, University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine | Comments Off

What is a family doctor?

Posted on November 20, 2017 by drlesliegreenberg

What is a family doctor? Why do you need (deserve?!) one? I am NOT a generalist. I am NOT a provider I am NOT a practitioner. I am a medical professional who cares for complex and healthy patients regardless of … Continue reading →

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Is there a link between weight and cancer?

Posted on November 14, 2017 by drlesliegreenberg

Is there a link between weight and cancer? We think yes! Last month the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“The CDC”) published a report that being overweight or obese significantly increased the risk of developing at least 13 (!) … Continue reading →

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More myth-busting! This time let’s tackle preventive care!

Posted on October 19, 2017 by drlesliegreenberg

More myth-busting! This time let’s tackle preventive care! I am a myth-buster of preventive care ideas. //pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({ google_ad_client: “ca-pub-7405337964326057”, enable_page_level_ads: true }); Are you a woman (at routine risk and) concerned about getting ovarian … Continue reading →

Posted in colon, General Medicine- Adults, Uncategorized | Tagged colorectal cancer, cranberry capsules, Dr. Greenberg, Dr. Leslie Greenberg, Family Doctor, Family Medicine, family practice, ovarian cancer risk, University of Nevada, University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine, University of Nevada School of Medicine | Comments Off

Do you have toenail fungus? What can you do about it?

Posted on October 12, 2017 by drlesliegreenberg

Do you have toenail fungus? What can you do about it? flickr.com/photos/45471172@N08/9714122727 Who gets this? 8% of adults have onychomycosis (toenail fungus). The prevalence increases with age with more than 50% of those over 70 year of age having it. … Continue reading →

Posted in Dermatology, foot health, General Medicine- Adults, Uncategorized | Tagged dermatophytes, Dr. Greenberg, Dr. Leslie Greenberg, Family Medicine, family physician, family practice, generic, onychomycosis, toenail fungus, University of Nevada, University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine, University of Nevada School of Medicine | Comments Off

Myth-busting heart and lung thoughts

Posted on October 5, 2017 by drlesliegreenberg

Yes, I am a myth-buster and this time it is about heart and lung medical care. If you have heart failure BUT you also have a preserved ejection fraction (as seen on heart cath or echo), consider NOT taking a … Continue reading →

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