Category Archives: Pediatrics

To circumcise or not?

Posted on November 9, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

Did you know that US circumcision rates have decreased from 79% to 55% in the past 20 years?  This has resulted in an estimated $2 Billion (Yes, billion with a “B”) in additional healthcare expenditures. The benefits of circumcision are … Continue reading →

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Does your tween have acne?

Posted on October 25, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

Acne in teens.  Recently,  I saw a tween for a knee injury.  Upon completion of the visit I asked him how his skin was doing.  His mom energetically piped in that his current skin condition was good for him and that … Continue reading →

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HPV vaccine was studied and found NOT to increase teenage sexual activity.

Posted on October 22, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

This LA Times article is informative with an interesting perspective.  Please read on. . . especially if you are a” tween” parent. http://www.latimes.com/health/boostershots/la-heb-promiscuity-hpv-vaccine-20121015,0,5783319.story

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Fellow Wichitan, do you have a question about community water fluoridation?

Posted on October 15, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

A former CDC Oral health expert is in Wichita… so here is your chance to have questions answered by one of the nation’s leading water fluoridation experts.  Stop by in person or submit questions online. WHAT: Attend a discussion lead by Bill Maas, a … Continue reading →

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Recommendations to Decrease SIDS risk

Posted on September 25, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

SIDS, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, is a life-altering, grief-filled event.  There are some ways to decrease the risk. Infants should be placed on their back to sleep until 12 months of age.  Side sleeping is not suggested. Sleep on a firm … Continue reading →

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Report: Teenagers who engage in “sexting” have more sex. Hmmmm….

Posted on September 11, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

Did you know that more than half of American teens have been asked to send a “sext.”  This information is from nearly 1000 high school students. Sexting is sending explicit electronic messages.  In all, 28% of the teens reported sending … Continue reading →

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Fluoride. A hot topic here in Wichita.

Posted on September 4, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

In November we, Wichitans, have the opportunity to vote.  The question is should fluoride be added to the water.  Here is a link to some interesting information which has been fact-checked. You have two choices.  Will you research the question of fluoridation?  … Continue reading →

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Emollient use reduced infant eczema.

Posted on July 31, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

Once-daily application of an emollient from birth until age 6 months shows promise to significantly decrease eczema.  This was considered to be a treatment when it was found that “skin barrier dysfunction” presents before eczema starts. Risk factors for eczema … Continue reading →

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Cervical cancer. How to make this an extinct problem.

Posted on June 27, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

Many cancers are difficult to prevent, detect or cure… none of these are true of cervical cancer.  Women need to have regular medical testing and vaccination (if age-appropriate). What is cervical cancer?  The cervix is the lower part of the … Continue reading →

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Kansas car seat rules…4 Steps

Posted on June 18, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

 Infant. Birth-12 months.  Rear-facing car seat.  There are different types of rear-facing car seats.  Infant-only seats can only be used rear-facing.  Convertible (and 3-in-1) car seats have a higher height and weight limits for the rear-facing position.  The rules used … Continue reading →

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