Monthly Archives: November 2016

Family medicine question and answers 2

Posted on November 28, 2016 by drlesliegreenberg

What is the most effective duration of nicotine replacement?  (This study was conducted only in patients also receiving extensive telephone counseling on tobacco cessation.)  8 weeks.  Beyond 2 months, continued nicotine replacement did not help with stopping-smoking rates. What helps … Continue reading →

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Medical school knowledge…

Posted on November 21, 2016 by drlesliegreenberg

Most of the medical school information that I learned 25 years ago is now known to be false.  I recently read a quote that medical “tradition is no longer the bedrock of (good)  practice.”  Oh, that is so true. We physicians … Continue reading →

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Family medicine question and answers…

Posted on November 14, 2016 by drlesliegreenberg

Do sterile gloves decrease wound infection rates (compared to clean nonsterile gloves) when minor skin surgery is done?  No.  Sterile and nonsterile gloves yield a comparable number of skin infections.  So, if your doctor wears clean nonsterile gloves while taking … Continue reading →

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Family medicine may be getting a shot in the arm!

Posted on November 7, 2016 by drlesliegreenberg

Family medicine draws more interest among medical students than any other subspecialty.  12% of medical students plan to pursue family medicine specialization after medical school graduation.  Hooray! Said in another way, only 5% of medical students rated their family medicine … Continue reading →

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