Category Archives: Pediatrics

Viral rash? or child abuse?

Posted on February 16, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

I just saw a rash this morning while teaching medical residents. Have you heard of “fifths disease?” I saw a slap-cheeked looking kid, at little risk of being abused. The offending virus is Parvovirus B19. Interesting questions were brought up. The mom of this patient is … Continue reading →

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The 411 on pesticides. . . and you!

Posted on February 13, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

I was asked by my patient to address pesticides and their safety. Well, not surprisingly, they are not safe to be drank or rubbed into one’s skin. But, what and how dangerous are they? Organophosphates are a class of insecticides … Continue reading →

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Hooked on hookah?

Posted on January 30, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

Here in Wichita hookah bars are popping up (seemingly) everywhere! Waterpipe tobacco or “hookahs” are becoming a popular way to smoke. Studies have shown nearly 20% of college students have smoked hookah in the past 30 days. My little foray … Continue reading →

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Take care of your pearly whites

Posted on January 18, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

. . . I know I’m not a dentist, but I do care for kids (and parents) who need dental advice. Those pearly whites need some care to stay healthy. . . At physician visits, dental screening should start at … Continue reading →

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The low down on food poisoning

Posted on January 15, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

I have seen a “rash” of food poisoning patients this week in Wichita. It’s time for some food safety education. First off, the CDC defines a foodborne disease outbreak as any cluster of two or more people who develop similar … Continue reading →

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How much is a spoonful of sugar?

Posted on January 4, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

The National Safety Council’s data shows that non-narcotic and non-hallucinogenic drugs killed over 9,000 Americans in 2003 (most recent data). The importance of the DOSE and the FREQUENCY of medication cannot be understated. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, research … Continue reading →

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Stop your kid from starting smoking

Posted on January 1, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

90% of tobacco users start before age 18 (read this: while they still live in your home). I am a mother of three who feels passionately about my children not using any form of tobacco. As a physician I have … Continue reading →

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Do you wheeze?

Posted on December 5, 2010 by drlesliegreenberg

Do you cough without a cold? Do you get winded easily? Hmmm. . . asthma comes to mind. Frequently asthmatics are not adequately controlled. Symptoms are frequently a wheeze, cough or feeling “tight.” Some have a cough that they just … Continue reading →

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Kids and bladder infections

Posted on December 1, 2010 by drlesliegreenberg

Can kids get bladder infections? Yes. 1 in 10 girls get a bladder infection before age 16. Only 3% of boys do. Boy babies under 6 months are more likely to get a urinary tract infection (UTI) than girls. After … Continue reading →

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When should women have their first pap?

Posted on November 5, 2010 by drlesliegreenberg

Common question. New guidelines. Let me share. . .ACOG (The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecology) released a position statement delaying pap screening in adolescents. A pap is now suggested at age 21 unless the patient has HIV or a weak immune system … Continue reading →

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