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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.

Have you had a gastric bypass? Feeling tired? Here is one consideration…

Posted on March 19, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

Obesity is an epidemic in America.  Gastric bypass is becoming a mainstream treatment for obesity.  Gastric bypass makes the stomach smaller, making the patient feel fuller with less food, and thereby helping the patient curb caloric intake.  After gastric bypass … Continue reading →

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Do you need an advanced directive? Do you know what this is?

Posted on March 15, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

Two answers:  Yes, you do need one.  And, read on… to find out what’s an advanced directive. An advanced directive is a legal document that spells out how YOU want to be cared for if you are unable to make … Continue reading →

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Eczema: “asthma of the skin”

Posted on March 11, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

I recently heard a dermatologist describe eczema as “asthma of the skin.” Great analogy. The importance of this is that eczema is a long-term problem. Our goal should be to control this scaly, itchy skin so that the patient and … Continue reading →

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Are you a night owl? There’s a supplement that may help reset your “clock.”

Posted on March 9, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

Researchers have found that melatonin taken in a specific manner and dose may help induce sleep to reset your circadian rhythm.  Night owls are people who, if left to their own body rhythm, would sleep from … let’s say… 5 AM … Continue reading →

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Confirmation that colonoscopies are worthwhile

Posted on March 2, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

Medicare study confirms colonoscopy’s benefit.  Medicare watches their pennies—I appreciate that.  Medicare assisted this study of 50,000 older adults which revealed colonoscopies were associated with a significant 73% reduction in right-sided colon cancer and 54% decrease of left-sided colon cancer, compared to … Continue reading →

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Shingles vaccine rebate!

Posted on February 28, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

The shingles vaccine, Zostavax, can have a pricey out-of-pocket co-pay.  The vaccine maker is offering up to $140 to reimburse the patient for that out-of-pocket payment. If you are older than 60, have had chicken pox, and have NOT been … Continue reading →

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Harmful supplement ingredient, DMAA.

Posted on February 23, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

Here is an interesting article about DMAA, a supplement that some take before workouts.  Read on . . . http://www.nytimes.com/2012/02/03/business/army-studies-workout-supplements-after-2-deaths.html?_r=1&ref=health

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Bullying.

Posted on February 20, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

I recently read a physician commentary on bullying.  This was juxtaposed to a discussion with a friend (a bright, articulate, loyal, well-liked woman) who is being bullied by another adult woman.   Here are some well researched thoughts about bullying—the individual’s … Continue reading →

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Decrease YOUR chance of breast cancer. . .

Posted on February 18, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

There are many things in life that we cannot change: our age, our gender, our family history. But, there are (what we physicians call) modifiable risk factors. To decrease your risk of breast cancer, follow these. . . . avoid … Continue reading →

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2 Tylenol changes: Packages recalled AND Change in medication strength.

Posted on February 15, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

Recall:  Tylenol has recalled nearly 600,000 infant Tylenol packages.  Click onto the Tylenol website below to see if your bottle needs to be returned. http://www.tylenol.com/page2.jhtml?id=tylenol/news/subp_tylenol_recall_8.inc Strength change: Liquid acetaminophen for infants has always been available in one dose.  That dose … Continue reading →

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