Category Archives: General Medicine- Adults

Doctors ordering too many tests? Which tests? Read on…

Posted on April 5, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

Web MD has done a great job simplifying a new statement that discusses the overuse of many medical tests.  It lists tests that are (most commonly) unnecessarily ordered.    I’ve read it and agree wholeheartedly.  Click on the link to see the … Continue reading →

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Breast screening guidelines have changed.

Posted on April 3, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

Breast cancer deaths can be reduced with effective screening.   Screening is based on age and risk factors. By age:  Women 20 years and older should be taught about breast self-awareness.    A woman should be aware of the normal feel and … Continue reading →

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Pruritis ani– the dreaded “itchy butt.”

Posted on March 30, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

I have a great job.  Every day is different.  One of the conditions I see commonly is perianal itching. This affects 1 to 5% of the population and is the second most common anorectal condition (after hemorrhoids—a topic for another time). … Continue reading →

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FDA links reflux medicine to severe diarrhea

Posted on March 22, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently issued a drug safety warning  discussing the link between an anti-reflux medication and watery stools.  The warning suggests that medicines in the proton pump inhibitor family (like omeprazole and nexium) may increase the risk … Continue reading →

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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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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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