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Physicians are disposable?!

Posted on March 27, 2020 by drlesliegreenberg

Physicians are disposable? Excellent article. https://www.kevinmd.com/blog/2020/03/physicians-are-disposable-and-are-taken-for-granted.html

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Want to boost your immune system?

Posted on March 24, 2020 by drlesliegreenberg

Do you want to boost your immune system? I was recently asked “What was I doing to boost my immune system?” This got me thinking about what do we know about this… Here is my research. The strength of our … Continue reading →

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What is “Match Day” for medical students?

Posted on March 12, 2020 by drlesliegreenberg

What is “Match Day” for medical students? Match Day is a monumental milestone for all graduating fourth-year medical students. There are almost 12,000 residency and fellowship training programs in the US. There are 20,000 medical students graduating with MDs yearly. … Continue reading →

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Add this to one more medication that may cause birth defects…

Posted on February 25, 2020 by drlesliegreenberg

Add this to one more medication that may cause birth defects… There is a study just released with over 100,000 patients which shows that when macrolides (antibiotiocs like erythromycin, azothromycin, and clarithromycin) are used in the first 13 weeks of … Continue reading →

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Exercise. Why? and how?

Posted on February 4, 2020 by drlesliegreenberg

Exercise has benefits! Lower incidence of heart disease, type 2 diabetes. Live longer.  Consider that your time exercise may be paid back to you later in life in longevity. Better circulation Ward of depression Makes you more creative, have more … Continue reading →

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Excellent, enlightening article describing the physician’s role with healthcare administration.

Posted on January 30, 2020 by drlesliegreenberg

https://vocal.media/journal/you-died-by-suicide Please read. It’s worth it!

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Here’s the medical school I teach at…

Posted on November 21, 2019 by drlesliegreenberg

A great YouTube video about the medical school I teach at and the gorgeous scenery we partake in. Enjoy!

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How can we treat threatened miscarriages?

Posted on November 20, 2019 by drlesliegreenberg

We have begun using progetogens to reduce the risk of miscarriage. This significantly decreases the rate of miscarriage compared to placebo. How common are miscarriages? Miscarriages occur in 15 to 20% of pregnancies. A “threatened” miscarriage is defined as any … Continue reading →

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Do omega-3 fatty acids prevent cancer or cardiovascular disease?

Posted on November 13, 2019 by drlesliegreenberg

Do omega-3 fatty acids prevent cancer or cardiovascular disease? A study of nearly 25,000 patients found no benefit as primary prevention (someone who does not already have the problem) of cardiovascular disease or cancer. Want more information: New England Journal … Continue reading →

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Interesting nail finding

Posted on November 7, 2019 by drlesliegreenberg

I was teaching at the residency program this week and had an interesting nail finding in a child. The girl had a rash 2 months before on her hands and feet and then all of her fingernails started peeling. She … Continue reading →

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