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I have been practicing as a family physician for over 20 years--as both an educator of physicians and clinician. From infancy to the elderly, I perform obstetrics and general medicine. I love my career and am passionate about my field of knowledge and my patients. Follow me on Facebook at Leslie Md Greenberg Medical Disclaimer The content of this website is provided for general informational purposes only and is not intended as, nor should it be considered a substitute for, professional medical advice. Do not use the information on this website for diagnosing or treating any medical or health condition. If you have or suspect you have a medical problem, promptly contact your professional healthcare provider.

Do you really need a pelvic exam during your next well visit?

Posted on May 8, 2017 by drlesliegreenberg

Maybe not.   The American Academy of Family Physicians released an update April 25, 2017 stating that when screening non-pregnant  women without any gynecological or abdominal symptoms, no pelvic exam needs to be done.   Actually, in the age of quantifying research into … Continue reading →

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Prostate cancer screening guidelines updated

Posted on May 1, 2017 by drlesliegreenberg

Are you concerned about prostate cancer?  The USPSTF (The United States Preventive Services Task Force) has updated their recommendation on screening for prostate cancer. Men aged 55 to 69 years should talk to their physician about the potential benefits and … Continue reading →

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Considering adding cannabis to your medical prescriptions?

Posted on April 10, 2017 by drlesliegreenberg

Considering adding cannabis to your “medical” prescriptions?  Rethink your choice.  A recent study of TWENTY MILLION patients shows a 26% increased risk of stroke and a 10% increased risk of heart failure.  The study analyzed data of patients aged 18 … Continue reading →

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HPV vaccination is fighting cervical cancer and winning!

Posted on April 3, 2017 by drlesliegreenberg

HPV vaccination is fighting cervical cancer and winning!  HPV vaccination has been shown to decrease cervical intraepithelial neoplasia 1 (CIN1)  by 9%.  CIN1 is a precursor to frank, invasive cervical cancer.  So, this vaccine shows great success! In fact, in … Continue reading →

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IUD insertions are on the rise. Thank President Trump for this…

Posted on March 17, 2017 by drlesliegreenberg

Here’s an interesting article about the response to the uncertainty of women’s contraception coverage under President Trump.  I can attest to the increase in long-acting reversible contraception (like IUDs and Nexplanons) insertions since the election. Interested?  Read on… http://www.mdedge.com/familypracticenews//article/133580/contraception/increased-iud-use-suggests-trump-effect

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Are you a woman with fibroids?

Posted on March 13, 2017 by drlesliegreenberg

  Are you a woman with fibroids?  What are they?  Why do you have them?  What can you do about them? Fibroids are a common benign neoplasm.  They are more common in older women and African American women.  In fact, … Continue reading →

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RSV bronchiolitis. Diagnosis and treatment

Posted on March 6, 2017 by drlesliegreenberg

RSV bronchiolitis.  I’ve seen lots of bronchiolitis in the hospital recently. Diagnosis and treatment.  Does your infant or young child have a hacking cough?  It may be respiratory syncytial virus or RSV. Most patients present with two to four days … Continue reading →

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Brag post: DrLeslieGreenberg.com is one of the top 100 healthcare blogs of 2016 !

Posted on March 1, 2017 by drlesliegreenberg

Brag post: DrLeslieGreenberg.com is one of the top 100 healthcare blogs of 2016 ! Wow!  How did I miss this? I have truly enjoyed being a physician and an educator.  My goal is to both educate myself and my patients. … Continue reading →

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What can the elderly do to decrease their number of falls?

Posted on February 27, 2017 by drlesliegreenberg

What can the elderly do to decrease their number of falls? Lots of things!  Lifestyle modifications are best: structured exercise programs and home safety interventions (like get rid of throw rugs and electrical cords across walkways).  Multifactorial assessment and inv=tervention … Continue reading →

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Should you take a statin to decrease chance of dementia?

Posted on February 20, 2017 by drlesliegreenberg

Should you take a statin to decrease chance of dementia?  No.  What?  We medical-sorts link “educated” logic together.  And, many times this is wrong. It would seem intuitive that vascular dementia (when the brain doesn’t get enough blood) can be … Continue reading →

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