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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.

Wart treatment

Posted on February 11, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

If you are patient, there is a good chance that your (nongenital) wart will go away with no treatment.  In fact, 48% of warts resolve in 12 weeks. If you are NOT that patient, then two other suggestions are topical … Continue reading →

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The HPV vaccine is effective!

Posted on February 9, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

A study recently showed that HPV vaccine helped protect women against several types of cervical cancer for up to 7 years.   Seven years.  Pretty good. 2650 young women were vaccinated with quadrivalent HPV vaccine and there were no cases of severe … Continue reading →

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What side effects to expect from your hormonal contraception?

Posted on February 6, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

Hormonal contraceptives are medicines (with hormones in it)that decrease your risk of getting pregnant.  This can be in the many forms: a pill, a patch, a ring inside the vagina, implants under the skin, or an intrauterine device. Most women … Continue reading →

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Do your child’s toes point inward when walking? What should you do?

Posted on February 2, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

Intoeing is a term describing toes pointing to each other while walking.  This can be concerning for parents.  An accurate diagnosis can be made with a history and exam. As a physician, I want to know when it started associated symptoms … Continue reading →

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How to keep your sleeping baby well.

Posted on January 27, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

SIDS cases have decreased in the US by 50% since the “Back to Sleep” campaign  in 1992 was started.  But, we can do more. The ways to decrease the risk of SIDS in your baby is to. . . Place baby on the … Continue reading →

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Medicare to pay for obesity counseling: Nice feature.

Posted on January 23, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

Medicare patients can now get obesity screening and dietary counseling without paying a co-pay.  The Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that effective immediately these services will be offered without “cost sharing,” meaning co-pays from the patient. The … Continue reading →

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Does it burn when you pee?

Posted on January 19, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

Burning is one sign of bladder infection (and sexually transmitted diseases–another topic altogether).  Bladder infections are common and uncomfortable.  It is caused by a bacterial infection in the bladder.  Symptoms are pain and/or urgency with urination, a sense of incomplete emptying … Continue reading →

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Vaccine suggested earlier. Hmmm. . . another shot?

Posted on January 17, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

An FDA advisory panel is supporting an earlier administration of the pneumonia vaccine. Prevnar 13 is to prevent pneumococcal disease–which is a bacteria causing pneumonia and other invasive disease. The advisory panel is poised to suggest the Prevnar 13 be … Continue reading →

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Did you know that DEATHS from hepatitis C are now more common in the US than HIV?

Posted on January 13, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

As a result of this finding, the Centers for Diseases Control (CDC ) is launching a “No More Hepatitis” campaign with screening recommendations.  Currently, the CDC  suggests hepatitis labs for patient who ever injected illegal drugs, received clotting factors made … Continue reading →

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Are you young with high blood pressure?

Posted on January 10, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

A common belief is that high blood pressure is only important to people as they get older.  We each have an age in our head that we think that we are young (!) … and do not need medicine like … Continue reading →

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