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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.

Exercise and help colon health. What does that mean?

Posted on June 21, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

Would you like another reason to exercise? How does reduced risk of colon polyps and thereby possibly less often colonoscopies sound?!  An interesting study from Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York of nearly 1000 patient showed that one hour … Continue reading →

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Happy Father’s Day!

Posted on June 19, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

My father died too young.  I miss him daily.  One of my jobs as a physician is to guard my patient’s health.  I want to screen them for diseases, vaccinate to avoid preventable infections, and counsel about healthy living.  I … Continue reading →

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Considering a tattoo?

Posted on June 16, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

Here’s a riddle: What is expensive and painful to get; even more expensive and painful to get rid of; a common source of infection and allergies; and something that you will probably want to have removed some day? Answer: a … Continue reading →

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MRSA. Do you have it? How to avoid it? How to treat it!

Posted on June 9, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

Yesterday, I had the opportunity to incise and drain this spectacularly large,  red abscess.  Culture is not back yet, but I suspect (and treated for) MRSA, methicillin-resistant staph aureus.  Here are the nuts and bolts about diagnosis and treatment of MRSA. 1/3 … Continue reading →

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Drowning. The silent, public death. What to watch for. . .

Posted on June 3, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

This is a macabre subject, I know.  But, one that needs to be considered.  Summertime means more time around water.  Drowning is a real danger.  It is the second leading cause of accidental death of children aged 15 years and … Continue reading →

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Infantile hemangiomas. Get your cameras out!

Posted on May 30, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

This delightful baby’s hemangioma was nearly imperceptible at birth and grew to be this rather impressive lesion.  I advised the parents to take lots of pictures because by preschool it will probably be gone.  Infantile hemangiomas are benign tumors of … Continue reading →

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Blood clots, a villainous term

Posted on May 26, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

Blood clots  in the large deep veins can be deadly.  Avoid triggers and watch for symptoms  to decrease your chance of getting them.  Here are some tips. . . Suspicious symptoms for venous thromboembolism  (VTE) are swelling in the leg with pain … Continue reading →

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New York Times. What does your current health tell about YOUR future?

Posted on May 24, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

Interesting study showing how exercise capacity and speed foretells level of health 40 years later.  As for me. . . I’m ditching this keyboard, running, and starting a log of my running times! Running Time as a Measure of Heart Health – NYTimes.com. Make … Continue reading →

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Need help returning to work as a breastfeeding mom?

Posted on May 22, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

Know the benefits! Several studies show that breastfeeding helps individual families as well as employers– improved productivity and employee loyalty, enhanced public image of the employer, AND decreased absenteeism, health care costs, and employee turnover. Employers must provide “reasonable break time … Continue reading →

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Atrial fibrillation may be PREVENTABLE!

Posted on May 19, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

Atrial fibrillation does not need to be your “destiny.”  AF is an irregular heart rhythm that increases your risk of stroke.  Be aware of the risk factors and change your future!  A study of 15,000+ adults revealed modifiable (changeable) risk factors … Continue reading →

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