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About drlesliegreenberg

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.

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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Should you introduce peanuts early to children?! And how?!

Posted on February 10, 2017 by drlesliegreenberg

.flickr.com/photos/cheesy42/26355491291Should you introduce peanuts early to children?  And, how?! Yes. For historical sake, when I was in medical school, the rule was to AVOID peanut ingestion until age one.  The thought was that early introduction would increase the risk of … Continue reading →

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Yes, I’m a physician and a mother

Posted on January 12, 2017 by drlesliegreenberg

My three children are now teenagers.  I chose to wait for motherhood until after my (and my husband’s) medical training finished…so I got a late start.  Oh well… I appreciate this article’s perspective.  http://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2017/01/stop-surprised-im-physician-mother.html

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Women physicians may extend your life span more than male physicians

Posted on December 21, 2016 by drlesliegreenberg

A recent article in JAMA shows the benefits of being cared for by a woman physician.  Nearly 1/3 of practicing physicians are women and 1/2 of medical students (future physicians) are female.  That’s good news. Want to read more? You … Continue reading →

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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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