Tag Archives: University of Nevada School of Medicine

Medical school knowledge…

Posted on November 21, 2016 by drlesliegreenberg

Most of the medical school information that I learned 25 years ago is now known to be false. I recently read a quote that medical “tradition is no longer the bedrock of (good) practice.” Oh, that is so true. We physicians … Continue reading →

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Family medicine question and answers…

Posted on November 14, 2016 by drlesliegreenberg

Do sterile gloves decrease wound infection rates (compared to clean nonsterile gloves) when minor skin surgery is done? No. Sterile and nonsterile gloves yield a comparable number of skin infections. So, if your doctor wears clean nonsterile gloves while taking … Continue reading →

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Common questions about recurrent urinary tract infections in women

Posted on October 31, 2016 by drlesliegreenberg

What are the risk factors for recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs)? In premenopausal women, the risk factors are new or multiple sexual partners, having a UTI before age 15, sexual intercourse three or more times per week, spermicide use In postmenopausal … Continue reading →

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Asthma treatment

Posted on October 27, 2016 by drlesliegreenberg

The goal of treating asthma is to not die from asthma. The secondary goal is for asthmatics to live their life fully, as if they did not have asthma. This often requires treatment. Symptoms of asthma are wheezing, cough and … Continue reading →

Posted in General Medicine- Adults, lung conditions, Uncategorized | Tagged asthma, asthma treatment, Dr. Greenberg, Dr. Leslie Greenberg, Family Doctor, Family Medicine, family physician, family practice, mild persistent asthma, Reno, University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine, University of Nevada School of Medicine | Comments Off

Honey?! for a cough?

Posted on October 17, 2016 by drlesliegreenberg

As a family physician, I often see children in my office with a cough. There have been extensive studies showing no clear benefits and, in fact, there were definite potential harms to over the counter cough medication in children under … Continue reading →

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Why is my face drooping on one side?

Posted on September 6, 2016 by drlesliegreenberg

Bell palsy is an acute, sudden onset of facial nerve paralysis. This is not due to a stroke (when the brain does not get enough oxygen). But, emergent care is needed to confirm that this is a palsy and … Continue reading →

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

If you have heart disease you SHOULD GET A FLU VACCINE!

Posted on August 30, 2016 by drlesliegreenberg

Okay, the capitals may have been too much… but studies have shown that the influenza vaccination may reduce death from cardiovascular disease. Observational studies have shown an association between receipt of the flu vaccine and a lower risk of cardiovascular … Continue reading →

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Non-alcoholic fatty liver, an epidemic

Posted on August 25, 2016 by drlesliegreenberg

Did you know that non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the most frequent cause of chronic liver disease in the US and around the world? Yes! It is. Researchers think that nearly one-third of Americans has this disease. There is … Continue reading →

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Acne… the dreaded teenage rite of passage

Posted on July 26, 2016 by drlesliegreenberg

Acne is so commonplace … and it makes being a teenager more difficult. The AAD (American Academy of Dermatology) has new guidelines for acne therapy. The key is that monotherapy is not recommended AND that antibiotics should always be coupled … Continue reading →

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Shingles pain relief

Posted on July 19, 2016 by drlesliegreenberg

There are a “Big Three” of shingles treatment: antivirals, rest, and pain management. At a recent American Academy of Dermatology meeting treatment of shingles was discussed. The Big 3 will help halt the progression of the disease and decrease viral … Continue reading →

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