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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.

Hepatitis C. What? Should I get tested?

Posted on July 15, 2013 by drlesliegreenberg

Hepatitis C is a virus infecting the liver.   It may cause serious liver damage or even death. How do you get it?  It is spread by exposure to hepatitis C (HCV) infected blood or body fluids.  High-risk patients are those … Continue reading →

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Do asthma and exercise go together? Yes. Here’s how…

Posted on July 11, 2013 by drlesliegreenberg

Asthma affects 300 million people worldwide.   Research pooled nearly 700 patients and found that physical training lasting for at least 20 to 30 minutes, two to three times a week, for at least six weeks improves physical fitness in patients … Continue reading →

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Pregnant? You need a Tdap!

Posted on July 8, 2013 by drlesliegreenberg

Tdap is a vaccine–containing tetanus and pertussis.  A new immunization schedule recommends that a dose of the Tdap vaccine be given to all women during each pregnancy, whether or not she has received the vaccine before.  This is a change! … Continue reading →

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Cold sores. What works to stop them?

Posted on July 1, 2013 by drlesliegreenberg

An epidemiology and biostatistics student (what a mouthful!) answered the question of –how effective is therapy for preventing recurrence of cold sores due to herpes labialis? Cold sores are commonly caused by herpes simplex virus type 1.  More than 90% … Continue reading →

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Four lifestyle changes decrease death risk by 80%!

Posted on June 27, 2013 by drlesliegreenberg

Johns Hopkins study ( of over 6200 patients) found that four lifestyle chances reduce the chance of death from ALL CAUSES by 80 % over an eight-year period over those with none of the healthy behaviors. Drum roll please……. Mediterranean … Continue reading →

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The “Pill” may lower cancer rates…

Posted on June 24, 2013 by drlesliegreenberg

Researchers pooled information from 24 studies and found that oral contraceptive users had a 27% lower risk of ovarian cancer.  The longer the use of the Pill, the more protection noted.  (If the Pill was taken for 10 years or … Continue reading →

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Warning: Consider stopping energy drinks. Here’s why…

Posted on June 20, 2013 by drlesliegreenberg

Energy may be dangerous and yet drinks are becoming more popular. As a physician I need to be aware of their potentially harmful effects.  The list of supplements used in energy drinks is lengthy.   As a consumer, you may not … Continue reading →

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Newsflash: Anger is bad for your health!

Posted on June 17, 2013 by drlesliegreenberg

Anger may increase your risk of heart attack.  A study of nearly 4000 patients showed each increment of anger intensity increased the risk of heart attack in the two hours following an outburst.  If a patient is “moderately angry, so hassled it shows … Continue reading →

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Prostate cancer test recommendations change

Posted on June 10, 2013 by drlesliegreenberg

The American Urologic Association (AUA) changed their guidelines regarding screening for prostate cancer.  The AUA now recommends AGAINST all routine prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing.  It also recommends against screening men older than 70, men younger than 40 and average-risk men between ages … Continue reading →

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Rheumatoid arthritis

Posted on June 6, 2013 by drlesliegreenberg

What is rheumatoid arthritis?  It’s an autoimmune disease (where your body fights itself) causing inflammation of the soft tissue lining the joints.  Joint swelling occurs because the immune system can’t distinguish itself from foreign invaders causing antibodies against itself. Are … Continue reading →

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