Monthly Archives: April 2012

Vitamin E. Men, don’t take extra.

Posted on April 28, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

If a little is good… a lot is NOT necessarily better.  A 7-year study of more than 35,000 men showed that extra vitamin E can significantly increase your risk of prostate cancer. The study used a dose of 400 IU a day … Continue reading →

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Interested in “barefoot running?”

Posted on April 25, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

Fellow Wichitans… Barefoot and minimalist running expert Jason Robillard is speaking FREE this Thursday  April 26, 2012 (see details below). Barefoot running may be better for the feet and may reduce the chance of repetitive stress injuries.  Robillard will discuss how to … Continue reading →

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Still taking vitamin B12 injections? Move over shot. A pill may be just as good.

Posted on April 20, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

For years patients with low blood counts due to low vitamin B 12 levels came in the office once a month for a Vitamin B12 injection.   Two good studies compared intramuscular injection to oral route.  Both forms raised low vitamin B12 … Continue reading →

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How to decrease your chance of getting an (or another) ankle sprain…

Posted on April 17, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

Ankle sprains are common.  Once you have had an ankle sprain, you are more likely to get another ankle sprain… unless you help rehab your ankle.  An external ankle support (especially during physical activity) can significantly decrease an ankle sprain.  … Continue reading →

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New acne treatment

Posted on April 13, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

Acne treatment can be expensive.  Here is a new combination that may help decrease the costs of treating acne.  A new study shows that a new cream plus a pill may help the best.  This new medicine contains adapalene with … Continue reading →

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Gonorrhea. The G word.

Posted on April 11, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

Nuts-and-bolts about gonorrhea. Sexually transmitted. Symptoms are different for men and women.  For men, the most common symptom is pain with urination.  In women, less than ½ have symptoms.  When present, symptoms are vaginal discharge and pain with intercourse. 10 … Continue reading →

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Doctors ordering too many tests? Which tests? Read on…

Posted on April 5, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

Web MD has done a great job simplifying a new statement that discusses the overuse of many medical tests.  It lists tests that are (most commonly) unnecessarily ordered.    I’ve read it and agree wholeheartedly.  Click on the link to see the … Continue reading →

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Breast screening guidelines have changed.

Posted on April 3, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

Breast cancer deaths can be reduced with effective screening.   Screening is based on age and risk factors. By age:  Women 20 years and older should be taught about breast self-awareness.    A woman should be aware of the normal feel and … Continue reading →

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