Category Archives: General Medicine- Adults

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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Raynaud treatment

Posted on September 12, 2014 by drlesliegreenberg

  Raynaud is a phenomenon that is characterized by fingers feeling numb/tingly and looking white. This is a fleeting response to cold or to wind.  It occurs when the blood vessels constrict due to environmental factors or it can also … Continue reading →

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Yoga. Ohhhhmmmmm…

Posted on September 5, 2014 by drlesliegreenberg

Can yoga reduce symptoms of depression and/or anxiety?  Yes! Multiple randomized controlled trials used various yoga interventions in diverse study populations.  It was found that yoga improves overall symptom scores of both depression and anxiety by 40%! How great!  No … Continue reading →

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Measles.

Posted on August 25, 2014 by drlesliegreenberg

I wish measles were a disease of the past.  I have been a practicing physician for 19 years and I have never seen measles outside of a journal.  But, I am on the lookout! The CDC reports that the U.S. … Continue reading →

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Obesity is the enemy.

Posted on August 22, 2014 by drlesliegreenberg

Yes!  Severely obese individuals may lose as many as 14 years off their life. 20 previous studies were pooled and it was found that a body mass index (BMI) of more than 40 raised the odds of dying early from heart … Continue reading →

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Mom was right! Eat your veggies.

Posted on August 20, 2014 by drlesliegreenberg

Want to decrease your risk of dying? Eat your fruits and vegetables. The following information was garnered from a British study of 65,000 people for 12 years. Eating seven or more portions of fruit and vegetables daily decreased risk of … Continue reading →

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Great strategy: “Lend a Hand” to patients with diabetes

Posted on August 4, 2014 by drlesliegreenberg

Great strategy:  “Lending a Hand” to patients with diabetes Lend a hand?  Yes!  Each finger represents a way to help a diabetic. Stop smoking!  Tobacco poses a greater risk or morbidity and mortality than any other abnormality in diabetics. Control … Continue reading →

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