Tag Archives: University of Nevada

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 →

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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 →

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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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RSV bronchiolitis. Diagnosis and treatment

Posted on March 6, 2017 by drlesliegreenberg

RSV bronchiolitis.  I’ve seen lots of bronchiolitis in the hospital recently. Diagnosis and treatment.  Does your infant or young child have a hacking cough?  It may be respiratory syncytial virus or RSV. Most patients present with two to four days … Continue reading →

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There’s now a Pill to Increase Female Libido!

Posted on August 2, 2016 by drlesliegreenberg

Here are the specifics… There is a once a day pill, flibanserin, which is to be taken daily by women to increase sex drive.  The monthly cost of this drug is $830.  The study of 2375 premenopausal women showed an increase … Continue reading →

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