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The “Pill” may lower cancer rates…

Posted on June 24, 2013 by drlesliegreenberg

Researchers pooled information from 24 studies and found that oral contraceptive users had a 27% lower risk of ovarian cancer.  The longer the use of the Pill, the more protection noted.  (If the Pill was taken for 10 years or … Continue reading →

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Warning: Consider stopping energy drinks. Here’s why…

Posted on June 20, 2013 by drlesliegreenberg

Energy may be dangerous and yet drinks are becoming more popular. As a physician I need to be aware of their potentially harmful effects.  The list of supplements used in energy drinks is lengthy.   As a consumer, you may not … Continue reading →

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Newsflash: Anger is bad for your health!

Posted on June 17, 2013 by drlesliegreenberg

Anger may increase your risk of heart attack.  A study of nearly 4000 patients showed each increment of anger intensity increased the risk of heart attack in the two hours following an outburst.  If a patient is “moderately angry, so hassled it shows … Continue reading →

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Prostate cancer test recommendations change

Posted on June 10, 2013 by drlesliegreenberg

The American Urologic Association (AUA) changed their guidelines regarding screening for prostate cancer.  The AUA now recommends AGAINST all routine prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing.  It also recommends against screening men older than 70, men younger than 40 and average-risk men between ages … Continue reading →

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Rheumatoid arthritis

Posted on June 6, 2013 by drlesliegreenberg

What is rheumatoid arthritis?  It’s an autoimmune disease (where your body fights itself) causing inflammation of the soft tissue lining the joints.  Joint swelling occurs because the immune system can’t distinguish itself from foreign invaders causing antibodies against itself. Are … Continue reading →

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Do you have extra medicine lying around the house?

Posted on June 3, 2013 by drlesliegreenberg

Storing expired or unwanted medications in the home poses a significant health risk to families.  In Kansas, state reporting shows 1 in 5 poisoning-related emergency department visits are in children 4 and younger.  Of these, 70% were caused by drug … Continue reading →

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It’s HIVES season!

Posted on May 30, 2013 by drlesliegreenberg

Poison ivy, oak and sumac are notorious for causing hives.  I’ve seen this a few times this week in my office.  The allergic reaction is due to urushiol, colorless oil in the leaves, stem, root and sap of the plant. … Continue reading →

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The red flags of back pain

Posted on May 27, 2013 by drlesliegreenberg

“Red flags” is a term that we physicians use that causes us to ACT.  Frequently back pain will resolve within 2 weeks with conservative management (like rest, ice, over-the-counter pain medicine).  These red flags will be followed up with thorough … Continue reading →

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Frequently I’m asked if “I should get my whole body scanned”

Posted on May 23, 2013 by drlesliegreenberg

Sigh. . . the marketers do a very good job. They market for self-referral.  “The price is coming down. . . “ “Wouldn’t everyone like to know. . .? “  But, there are significant risks and I imagine it would … Continue reading →

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Sleuthing CDC-style

Posted on May 20, 2013 by drlesliegreenberg

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (the CDC) is inviting all iPad users to help solve disease outbreaks—virually, that is.  So, if you have enjoyed the film “Contagion” or medical detective novels, this new app may be for you. … Continue reading →

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