Monthly Archives: April 2021

Do you need your vitamin D level checked?

Posted on April 27, 2021 by drlesliegreenberg

Do you need your vitamin D level checked?   The US Preventive Services Task Force just weighed in on this and gave a “final recommendation statement.”  Sounds impressive, huh?  Well, actually the USPSTF has said that to check vitamin D levels … Continue reading →

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HPV vaccine is REALLY effective!!!

Posted on April 12, 2021 by drlesliegreenberg

HPV vaccine is REALLY effective!!! The human papillomavirus vaccine is really effective, especially when given before age 17.  There was a Swedish study of MORE than 1.6 million patients. The patients who received the vaccine before 17 were most helped.  … Continue reading →

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Who needs a tonsillectomy?

Posted on April 5, 2021 by drlesliegreenberg

Who needs a tonsillectomy? As a family physician, I send patients to ear nose throat surgeons for a tonsillectomy if … Seven throat infections in one year Five throat infections per year for 2 consecutive years Three throat infections per … Continue reading →

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