Category Archives: General Medicine- Adults

Want more information on hepatitis C?

Posted on July 25, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

Hepatitis C  is a virus that may cause long-standing liver disease.  It is spread through the blood of a person with hepatitis C.  You can’t get it through casual contact—hugging, sharing utensils/drinking glasses, kissing, using public restrooms, sneezing, coughing or … Continue reading →

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Tai chi, one pathway to a better life.

Posted on July 21, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

I have seen groups of people performing tai chi in the park and wondered what was the draw to (what seemed to me)… arm waving.  I know, I am unenlightened.  A recent internal medicine journal cites a study showing tai chi significantly improves … Continue reading →

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Frogs do not cause warts.

Posted on July 19, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

I see warts commonly, today in fact. They are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). There are more than 100 types of HPV.  HPV infects the skin where there are nicks in the skin and causes cells to proliferate and … Continue reading →

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Does your New Year’s resolution resolve need a booster?

Posted on July 9, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

Over 13,000 women participated in a study which yielded some interesting information on what habits can increase or decrease  your cancer risk . . . and by how much. In women with a family history of breast cancer, or “other … Continue reading →

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2.4 million swimmer’s ear visits a year! How to not get one. . .

Posted on July 7, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

The Centers for Disease Control forwarded on this astronomical number in a bulletin on external ear infections.  There are simple steps to do before and after swimming (or coming in contact with water), to greatly reduce your risk of this painful … Continue reading →

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New measles and whooping cough vaccination guidelines for adults!

Posted on July 1, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

Changes! Changes! The governing body on immunization practices met last week. Many babies are becoming ill with pertussis and the pregnant mom can help. The pertussis vaccine is considered safe for pregnant women and may give immunity to their young … Continue reading →

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What to do about unwanted hair?

Posted on June 29, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

A patient of mine recently asked me to blog about female unwanted facial hair.   She has more facial hair than she desires and works with children (who frequently are inquisitive and vocal).  This is not a singular problem, most of post-pubertal persons in … Continue reading →

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Risks to consider when getting a tattoo. . .

Posted on June 27, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

Three risks to consider when getting a tattoo.   Purchase, possession and overt health risks. Purchase risks include expense and pain.  Adolescents are especially at risk for impulsively obtaining a tattoo and may overpay, choose a tattoo parlor that is unsafe/unclean, or have … Continue reading →

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Are you on a statin? Will it give you diabetes?

Posted on June 22, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

We now know that a high-dosed statin can increase your risk of getting diabetes.  What are the risks?  New study shows increased risk of diabetes with high-dose statin medication albeit only 2 per 1000 patient-years.  Studies, though, showed that there … Continue reading →

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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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