Tag Archives: University of Nevada School of Medicine

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 →

Posted in Cancer, General Medicine- Adults, Uncategorized | Tagged bladder cancer, Dr. Greenberg, Dr. Leslie Greenberg, Family Doctor, Family Medicine, family physician, Nevada, Reno, University of Nevada, University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine, University of Nevada School of Medicine | Comments Off

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 →

Posted in allergies, General Medicine- Adults, Uncategorized | Tagged Dr. Greenberg, Dr. Leslie Greenberg, Family Doctor, Family Medicine, family physician, neti pot, rhinosinusitis, sinusitis runny nose, University of Nevada, University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine, University of Nevada School of Medicine | Comments Off

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 →

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

There is a new shingles vaccine in town… and it’s great!

Posted on November 9, 2017 by drlesliegreenberg

Theres a new shingles vaccine in town… and it’s great! The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP)– the guru organization regarding immunizations– has just voted to recommend preferential use of a NEW shingles vaccine (Shingrix) instead of the currently available … Continue reading →

Posted in General Medicine- Adults, guidelines, Uncategorized, Vaccines | Tagged Dr. Greenberg, Dr. Leslie Greenberg, Family Doctor, Family Medicine, family physician, herpes zoster, how to avoid shingles, shingles, shingrix, University of Nevada School of Medicine, what is shingles, zostavax | Comments Off

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 →

Posted in General Medicine- Adults, Uncategorized | Tagged acute asthma attack, community acquired pneumonia, Dr. Greenberg, Dr. Leslie Greenberg, Family Doctor, Family Medicine, family physician, family practice, heart failure, Nevada, Reno, University of Nevada, University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine, University of Nevada School of Medicine | Comments Off

I am a myth-buster! Myth-busting at musculoskeletal issues…

Posted on September 21, 2017 by drlesliegreenberg

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 | Comments Off

To follow is NOT a sexy topic, but very important– how to prevent falls for yourself (…or your parent)

Posted on September 12, 2017 by drlesliegreenberg

To follow is NOT a sexy topic, but very important– how to prevent falls for yourself (…or your parent.) Why is this important? Every 20 minutes an older adult dies from a fall. Each fall-related hospitalization costs an average of … Continue reading →

Posted in General Medicine- Adults, medication issues, Uncategorized | Tagged Dr. Greenberg, Dr. Leslie Greenberg, elderly falls, fall prevention, Family Doctor, Family Medicine, family practice, geriatrics, how to avoid falls, STEADI, University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine, University of Nevada School of Medicine | Comments Off

Family medicine question and answers 2

Posted on November 28, 2016 by drlesliegreenberg

What is the most effective duration of nicotine replacement? (This study was conducted only in patients also receiving extensive telephone counseling on tobacco cessation.) 8 weeks. Beyond 2 months, continued nicotine replacement did not help with stopping-smoking rates. What helps … Continue reading →

Posted in General Medicine- Adults | Tagged Dr. Greenberg, Dr. Leslie Greenberg, elderly falls, Family Doctor, Family Medicine, family physician, family practice, nicotine replacement, Reno, smoking cessation, University of Nevada School of Medicine | Comments Off