Category Archives: General Medicine- Adults

Want fewer wrinkles and avoid skin cancer?

Posted on August 25, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

Summer is in full swing  (107 degrees here yesterday in Wichita–ugh!).  There are new labeling rules from the FDA to help consumers select effective sunscreen against wrinkles and skin cancer.    If you read the phrase “Broad Spectrum protection” on the label, … Continue reading →

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Hemorrhoids

Posted on August 23, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

A common condition when the veins in the anal canal are dilated is called hemorrhoids.  If mild, patients can treat themselves with nonprescription cream and warm baths. Better yet. . . to prevent hemorrhoids eat high fiber foods, take fiber supplements if … Continue reading →

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Are you due for a pertussis vaccine? Read on and find out. . .

Posted on August 21, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

I am a family physician who also performs obstetrics.  And, as such, I keep up with  pregnancy-related updates, too.  There is a new indication for the TdaP (Tetanus with pertussis) vaccine. Pregnant women in their third trimester.  The Centers for Disease … Continue reading →

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Virus? Bacteria? or Stomach acid causing those throat symptoms?

Posted on August 16, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

Some people are diagnosed with laryngitis when the reason for hoarseness is from reflux of stomach acid into the throat.  Laryngopharyngeal reflux, also known as “silent” reflux, may not have symptoms of heartburn.  Laryngopharyngeal reflux should be suspected with the following symptoms … Continue reading →

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Interested in colon cleansing?

Posted on August 14, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

Colon cleansing has been around since ancient times, as people believed that intestinal waste “poisons the body.” Colon cleansing has staged a come back in recent years. It is actively promoted as a natural way to enhance well-being. There are four points … Continue reading →

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Cigarette packaging is getting a dose of reality. . .

Posted on August 9, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

Cigarette packaging will be more graphic, starting September 2012.  Manufacturers will be required to devote 1/2 of the front and back of every cigarette package to photos and written warnings about the dangers of tobacco.  There are nine photos showing … Continue reading →

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Got an itch? Your doctor should be asking some of the following questions. . .

Posted on August 5, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

If you are itching, there is more to the story.  There are other parts to the history and physical to investigate. Any new cosmetics or creams? They can cause allergic contact dermatitis, hives or even sensitivity to the sun. New … Continue reading →

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Interesting political/medical turn of events.

Posted on August 2, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

Birth control pills and breast pumps without copays?  New rules start January 1, 2013.  Read on. . . Insurers must cover birth control with no copays – Yahoo! News.

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Which smoking cessation interventions work best?

Posted on July 31, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

There are many options. Here are your effective options to stop smoking: Nicotine Replacement therapy (like gum and patches): All forms of nicotine replacement therapy increased abstinence rates after 6 months. No one type of nicotine replacement can be suggested … Continue reading →

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To mouth-to-mouth or to not mouth-to-mouth? That is the question. . .

Posted on July 26, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

Hopefully, you know I am referring to cardiopumonary resuscitation (CPR).   I have kept a mask to use for CPR in my car since medical school for exactly this task. There has been interest in whether CPR using chest compressions alone is comparable … Continue reading →

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