Tag Archives: cancer

New Prostate Cancer Test More Accurate : Northwestern University Newscenter

Posted on April 15, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

Northwestern University (ah, hem. . . my alma mater) has seemingly made a better PSA test.  More studies pending.  I’ll stay tuned.  Read on. . . New Prostate Cancer Test More Accurate : Northwestern University Newscenter.

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Should you (or your man) get a PSA test?

Posted on April 11, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

This issue has been looked at extensively.  The results are not as you may  expect. . .and  backed by  studies with 341,351 patients!  Prostate cancer is detectable in ½ of men at age 50 and nearly 80% at age 80.  … 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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Reasons to be taking hormonal contraception. . . .other than contraception.

Posted on August 25, 2010 by drlesliegreenberg

I had a patient today who has menstrual migraines. . . and has had her tubes tied. We discussed starting her on hormonal contraception for noncontraceptives reasons. I reviewed the ACOG (American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology) 2010 bulletin on noncontraceptive … Continue reading →

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