Category Archives: General Medicine- Adults

Are you taking too much thyroid medicine? This can be harmful.

Posted on July 24, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

Lots of people are on levothyroxine (name brand Synthroid) to replace a sluggish thyroid.  Many like taking too much thyroid—as it may help you lose weight, feel more energetic, need less sleep.  But, there is a downside.  You may feel anxious, have … Continue reading →

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Irritable bowel syndrome. Innovative treatment…

Posted on July 21, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

Research about irritable bowel syndrome is turning us away from an “old friend” and instead to two different types of medicine.  A compilation of 56 randomized controlled trials (read this:  really good research studies) showed that there is better treatment … Continue reading →

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Is your thyroid sluggish? That could harm your heart.

Posted on July 18, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

I have many patients who are tired/fatigued. One condition for me to rule out is hypothyroidism. This is when the thyroid gland—the gland in front of your neck—isn’t working as well as it should. There is an inexpensive blood test … Continue reading →

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Screening colonoscopies are receiving high marks!

Posted on July 15, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

Screening colonoscopy cut the incidence of colorectal cancers by 51% compared with patients without colonoscopy!  Wow! Here are the nuts and bolts: This was in a study of 170,000 people followed up to 24 years. The benefit from a single … Continue reading →

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Ever-present Tylenol. Overdoses are frequent AND dangerous.

Posted on June 15, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

Did you know that Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is in more than 600 medicines?  Do you know which of your medicines it is in? Acetaminophen is the most common drug in America.  It is in both prescription and over-the-counter medicines. Pain relievers, … Continue reading →

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Drugs of abuse: On the grocery shelves?!

Posted on June 8, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

Bath salts and synthetic cannabinoids are being sold in stores throughout the world.  Their labels may read “not to be taken internally” but are often snorted (by nasal insufflation) or injected. They are highly addictive.  Repetitive dosing every 3 or four hours … Continue reading →

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Don’t brush teeth immediately after eating.

Posted on June 4, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

Am I serious?  Don’t brush after eating?  Yes, recent research shows that brushing too soon after meals (especially after eating acidic foods and drinks) can be harmful to the teeth.  Brushing after an acid reflux episode can also damage the … Continue reading →

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PSA no longer suggested for prostate cancer screening

Posted on May 30, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

The US Preventive Services Task Force this week formalized their statement regarding PSA, prostate specific antigen test. Their standpoint is firm:  do not routinely screen for prostate cancer by PSA. A screening test is only for those who have NO symptoms or family … Continue reading →

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Do you have high blood pressure OR swelling of your ankles? Getting too much salt?

Posted on May 24, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

Sodium.  A villain of sorts.  Are you one of the 90% of Americans who consume too much sodium?  10 food categories account for a great deal of our sodium intake, per the Centers for Disease Control. The top 10 culprits … Continue reading →

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The 2,3,4,5 Principle of Men’s Health

Posted on May 19, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

Men often do not seek health care before they desperately need it.  This means… men may not have a family doctor who knows them; that does not mean they do not need one.  The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force helped create the … Continue reading →

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