Monthly Archives: July 2016

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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Stop using nasal flu vaccine

Posted on July 12, 2016 by drlesliegreenberg

In a stop-the-presses media blast, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee has voted to stop the use of the live attenuated influenza  (nasal flu) vaccine for this 2016-2017 flu season.   The recommendations state that “no live attenuated … Continue reading →

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Does chewing gum help after abdominal surgery?

Posted on July 5, 2016 by drlesliegreenberg

Yes!  Chewing gum reduces the time to the first flatus (first time passing gas) after an abdominal surgery and it decreases the time to the first bowel movement.  Gum has helped these two actions occur sooner so that the patient … Continue reading →

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