Tag Archives: Andover

How to decrease your chance of getting an (or another) ankle sprain…

Posted on April 17, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

Ankle sprains are common.  Once you have had an ankle sprain, you are more likely to get another ankle sprain… unless you help rehab your ankle.  An external ankle support (especially during physical activity) can significantly decrease an ankle sprain.  … Continue reading →

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New acne treatment

Posted on April 13, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

Acne treatment can be expensive.  Here is a new combination that may help decrease the costs of treating acne.  A new study shows that a new cream plus a pill may help the best.  This new medicine contains adapalene with … Continue reading →

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Gonorrhea. The G word.

Posted on April 11, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

Nuts-and-bolts about gonorrhea. Sexually transmitted. Symptoms are different for men and women.  For men, the most common symptom is pain with urination.  In women, less than ½ have symptoms.  When present, symptoms are vaginal discharge and pain with intercourse. 10 … Continue reading →

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Doctors ordering too many tests? Which tests? Read on…

Posted on April 5, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

Web MD has done a great job simplifying a new statement that discusses the overuse of many medical tests.  It lists tests that are (most commonly) unnecessarily ordered.    I’ve read it and agree wholeheartedly.  Click on the link to see the … Continue reading →

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Breast screening guidelines have changed.

Posted on April 3, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

Breast cancer deaths can be reduced with effective screening.   Screening is based on age and risk factors. By age:  Women 20 years and older should be taught about breast self-awareness.    A woman should be aware of the normal feel and … Continue reading →

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Pruritis ani– the dreaded “itchy butt.”

Posted on March 30, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

I have a great job.  Every day is different.  One of the conditions I see commonly is perianal itching. This affects 1 to 5% of the population and is the second most common anorectal condition (after hemorrhoids—a topic for another time). … Continue reading →

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Are you looking for health insurance for your domestic partner?

Posted on March 25, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

Kansan Kathleen Sebelius, the US Department of Health and Human Services Secretary announced that the Health Plan Finder tool on http://www.healthcare.gov now allows for users to search for insurance plans that include coverage for domestic partners. On this site, consumers … Continue reading →

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FDA links reflux medicine to severe diarrhea

Posted on March 22, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently issued a drug safety warning  discussing the link between an anti-reflux medication and watery stools.  The warning suggests that medicines in the proton pump inhibitor family (like omeprazole and nexium) may increase the risk … Continue reading →

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Have you had a gastric bypass? Feeling tired? Here is one consideration…

Posted on March 19, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

Obesity is an epidemic in America.  Gastric bypass is becoming a mainstream treatment for obesity.  Gastric bypass makes the stomach smaller, making the patient feel fuller with less food, and thereby helping the patient curb caloric intake.  After gastric bypass … Continue reading →

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Do you need an advanced directive? Do you know what this is?

Posted on March 15, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

Two answers:  Yes, you do need one.  And, read on… to find out what’s an advanced directive. An advanced directive is a legal document that spells out how YOU want to be cared for if you are unable to make … Continue reading →

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