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Monthly Archives: May 2013
It’s HIVES season!
Poison ivy, oak and sumac are notorious for causing hives. I’ve seen this a few times this week in my office. The allergic reaction is due to urushiol, colorless oil in the leaves, stem, root and sap of the plant. … Continue reading
Posted in allergies, allergies, Dermatology, Dermatology, General Medicine- Adults, Pediatrics, Uncategorized
Tagged Andover, Dr. Greenberg, Dr. Leslie Greenberg, Family Doctor, Family Medicine, family physician, family practice, hives, kansas, poison ivy, poison oak, poison sumac, wichita
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The red flags of back pain
“Red flags” is a term that we physicians use that causes us to ACT. Frequently back pain will resolve within 2 weeks with conservative management (like rest, ice, over-the-counter pain medicine). These red flags will be followed up with thorough … Continue reading
Posted in General Medicine- Adults, Uncategorized
Tagged Andover, back pain, Dr. Greenberg, Dr. Leslie Greenberg, Family Doctor, Family Medicine, family physician, family practice, kansas, obesity, red flag
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Frequently I’m asked if “I should get my whole body scanned”
Sigh. . . the marketers do a very good job. They market for self-referral. “The price is coming down. . . “ “Wouldn’t everyone like to know. . .? “ But, there are significant risks and I imagine it would … Continue reading
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Tagged Andover, Dr. Greenberg, Dr. Leslie Greenberg, Family Doctor, Family Medicine, family practice, kansas, MRI, whole body scan, wichita
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Sleuthing CDC-style
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (the CDC) is inviting all iPad users to help solve disease outbreaks—virually, that is. So, if you have enjoyed the film “Contagion” or medical detective novels, this new app may be for you. … Continue reading
Posted in General Medicine- Adults, Uncategorized
Tagged Andover, app, CDC, Dr. Greenberg, Dr. Leslie Greenberg, Family Doctor, Family Medicine, family physician, family practice, iPad, wichita
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Early detection of lung cancer may be possible
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer mortality in the United States. It kills 160,000 people per year, accounting for 28% of all cancer deaths nationwide. The 5-year survival is only about 15%, but when a lung cancer is … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer, General Medicine- Adults, Uncategorized
Tagged Andover, Dr. Greenberg, Dr. Leslie Greenberg, Family Doctor, Family Medicine, family physician, kansas, LDCT, lung cancer, wichita
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Honey as a treatment for cough
Over-the-counter cough medicines are often ineffective and may be harmful to children with cough. The FDA warns against cough and cold medicines for children under age 6. So, as an alternative to these medicines, a study was done to show … Continue reading
Posted in medication issues, Pediatrics, Uncategorized
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Why doctors die differently?
The short answer would be that we have seen countless fruitless outcomes. As an example, the John Hopkins Precursors Study collated end-of-life decisions of 800 physicians graduating from Johns Hopkins between 1948 and 1964. Indeed this study was done a … Continue reading
Posted in end-of-life issues, General Medicine- Adults, Uncategorized
Tagged advanced directive, Andover, CPR, Dr. Greenberg, Dr. Leslie Greenberg, end of life issues, Family Doctor, Family Medicine, family physician, family practice, kansas, wichita
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