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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.

Cancer screening key issues. Why, who, which test do we use?

Posted on November 10, 2014 by drlesliegreenberg

I recently read a great article demonstrating biases in the evaluation of screening tests. This is timely as last week I had a 75 year old female visibly upset that she no longer needed regular pap smears. She sighed and … Continue reading →

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Mindless weight loss

Posted on October 31, 2014 by drlesliegreenberg

This would be great, right?  Well, if you use the following rules, then you will mindlessly eat less and may lose weight. keep kitchen counters clear.  The only exception is you can keep a bowl of fruit in sight.  There should … Continue reading →

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Recognizing and treating teen depression

Posted on October 27, 2014 by drlesliegreenberg

October is national Mental Health Awareness month.    No one is immune from mental illness.  Adolescents are especially vulnerable to mental illness and are a major at-risk population for developing severe depression.  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that … Continue reading →

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Which complementary medicine modalities are worth doing?

Posted on October 24, 2014 by drlesliegreenberg

Consider taking fish oil to decrease high triglycerides.   The American Heart Association recommends 2 to 4 grams per day of fish oil with DHA to help decrease triglycerides.   The most common side effects of fish oil is bloating and belching … Continue reading →

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Warts. Do I need to treat them?

Posted on October 17, 2014 by drlesliegreenberg

No.  There was a study of 1100 children. 1 of 3 of them had at least one wart.  One year later (without any treatment) 1/2 of all the warts were gone.  This was especially true in younger and nonwhite children. … Continue reading →

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Do you need to fast before cholesterol lab?

Posted on October 13, 2014 by drlesliegreenberg

No…  but, occasionally yes.  A study of over 209,000 cholesterol labs found that if we are only looking at total cholesterol and LDL (bad) cholesterol, that patients do NOT need to fast.  The triglycerides (another part of the cholesterol/lipid panel) will … Continue reading →

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Notice: hydrocodone will be more difficult to refill!

Posted on October 6, 2014 by drlesliegreenberg

You may not take the popular pain medicine hydrocodone (also known as Vicodin, Lortab, and Norco).   But, if you do… refills are going to be more difficult starting today.  The Drug Enforcement Administration is changing hydrocodone to a stricter drug class.  … Continue reading →

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Gallstones

Posted on September 29, 2014 by drlesliegreenberg

What should you do if you have gallstones?  Gallstones are just that… stones that form in the gallbladder.  The gallbladder resides in the upper right side of our abdomen.   Did you know that 50-70% of patients with gallstones have … Continue reading →

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Head lice

Posted on September 22, 2014 by drlesliegreenberg

I know…it’s hard to NOT be disgusted if you  or your child gets head lice.  But, don’t overreact.  It’s benign.  It’s treatable. And, it’s nothing to feel dirty about. The head louse (the plural of louse is lice) is a … Continue reading →

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Do your ears ring?

Posted on September 18, 2014 by drlesliegreenberg

You are not alone. Up to 18% of people are affected by tinnitus (the fancy word for ringing in the ears).  Thankfully, only 0.5% report that this has a severe effect on their daily life. Tinnitus is the perception of … Continue reading →

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