Tag Archives: Dr. Greenberg

Have you been told you have high blood pressure?

Posted on June 15, 2017 by drlesliegreenberg

Have you been told you have high blood pressure?  If so, you are not alone.  Hypertension affects 1/3 of Americans.  High blood pressure is considered a “modifiable risk factor” for cardiovascular disease, stroke kidney failure and death.  Modifiable means that … Continue reading →

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When is a sore throat something worse?

Posted on June 8, 2017 by drlesliegreenberg

When is a sore throat something worse?  A peritonsillar abscess is a deep infection of the head and neck.  THIS is the something worse I am talking about.  The diagnosis is made by clinical presentation and examination by your physician. … Continue reading →

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Interesting facts about laceration closure (stitches)…

Posted on June 1, 2017 by drlesliegreenberg

Laceration-closure interesting facts… Non-infected wounds (caused by clean objects) can be stitched up to 18 hours after the injury. Head wounds can be st itched up to 24 hours after the injury. Using potable (drinking) water instead of sterile saline … Continue reading →

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How does your doctor spend her workday?

Posted on May 25, 2017 by drlesliegreenberg

How does your doctor spend their workday?  There is actually an even split between office visits (read this: patient-care visits) and the “paperwork” that goes along with it.  As a residency faculty who teaches new doctors, I have long told … Continue reading →

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Do you really need a pelvic exam during your next well visit?

Posted on May 8, 2017 by drlesliegreenberg

Maybe not.   The American Academy of Family Physicians released an update April 25, 2017 stating that when screening non-pregnant  women without any gynecological or abdominal symptoms, no pelvic exam needs to be done.   Actually, in the age of quantifying research into … Continue reading →

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Prostate cancer screening guidelines updated

Posted on May 1, 2017 by drlesliegreenberg

Are you concerned about prostate cancer?  The USPSTF (The United States Preventive Services Task Force) has updated their recommendation on screening for prostate cancer. Men aged 55 to 69 years should talk to their physician about the potential benefits and … Continue reading →

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Considering adding cannabis to your medical prescriptions?

Posted on April 10, 2017 by drlesliegreenberg

Considering adding cannabis to your “medical” prescriptions?  Rethink your choice.  A recent study of TWENTY MILLION patients shows a 26% increased risk of stroke and a 10% increased risk of heart failure.  The study analyzed data of patients aged 18 … Continue reading →

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HPV vaccination is fighting cervical cancer and winning!

Posted on April 3, 2017 by drlesliegreenberg

HPV vaccination is fighting cervical cancer and winning!  HPV vaccination has been shown to decrease cervical intraepithelial neoplasia 1 (CIN1)  by 9%.  CIN1 is a precursor to frank, invasive cervical cancer.  So, this vaccine shows great success! In fact, in … Continue reading →

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Are you a woman with fibroids?

Posted on March 13, 2017 by drlesliegreenberg

  Are you a woman with fibroids?  What are they?  Why do you have them?  What can you do about them? Fibroids are a common benign neoplasm.  They are more common in older women and African American women.  In fact, … Continue reading →

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RSV bronchiolitis. Diagnosis and treatment

Posted on March 6, 2017 by drlesliegreenberg

RSV bronchiolitis.  I’ve seen lots of bronchiolitis in the hospital recently. Diagnosis and treatment.  Does your infant or young child have a hacking cough?  It may be respiratory syncytial virus or RSV. Most patients present with two to four days … Continue reading →

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