Monthly Archives: September 2016

Does your tongue-tied baby need it cut?

Posted on September 13, 2016 by drlesliegreenberg

Probably not.  There are three reasons to cut a tongue-tied infant’s tongue: difficulty with speech, or with feeding, or due to cosmetic reasons (imagine heart-shaped tongue). There is no evidence that there is improved latching for breastfeeding after frenotomy (cutting … Continue reading →

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Nevada ranks near the bottom for medical care

Posted on September 8, 2016 by drlesliegreenberg

Ugh!  I read the Reno Gazette Journal newspaper this morning and realized that I moved from the 6th best state for health care (Kansas) to the 48th “best” state, Nevada.  I have been practicing medicine in Nevada for nearly a … 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 →

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