Tag Archives: Family Doctor

Thyroid cancer. Should we screen for this?

Posted on January 2, 2020 by drlesliegreenberg

Thyroid cancer. Should we screen for this? There are organizations who look over all the known data and update us, physicians, on what screening tests are beneficial to the population as a whole. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) … Continue reading →

Saline irrigation. It’s worth your time.

Posted on December 23, 2019 by drlesliegreenberg

Saline irrigation. It’s worth your time. Saline irrigation of your nose decreases the severity of allergy symptoms. You buy the nasal irrigation (like a Neti Pot) once and then it washes away allergens in your sinuses. Allergic rhinitis is the … Continue reading →

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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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When to potty train?

Posted on November 1, 2019 by drlesliegreenberg

As a physician of a significant pediatric population, I am often asked questions about potty training… when it goes well, it goes well. When it does not, parents think/talk about it for years. When to start potty training? More than … Continue reading →

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Cholesterol

Posted on May 27, 2019 by drlesliegreenberg

Cholesterol. I attended a lecture recently from a well-known local cardiologist specializing in cholesterol. Here are the “pearls” from the talk. What is cholesterol? Cholesterol are lipids that are carried on particles. A cholesterol panel estimates what kinds of particles … Continue reading →

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Vocal cord dysfunction

Posted on April 29, 2019 by drlesliegreenberg

Vocal cord dysfunction. What is this? Feels like throat tightness, not lung/chest tightness. Starts less than 5 minutes into exercise and recovers within 5-10 minutes from stopping exercise. These patients do not benefit from beta-agonist (albuterol) challenge like those who … Continue reading →

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Exercise Induced Bronchospasm

Posted on April 22, 2019 by drlesliegreenberg

Exercise-induced bronchospasm, non-physicians may call this exercise-induced asthma. What is this? It is respiratory distress or wheezing that starts within 15 minutes of exercise onset. Usually it resolves within 15-60 minutes after exercise stops. This can occur in endurance athletes, … Continue reading →

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What are “red flag” symptoms for those with low back pain?

Posted on April 4, 2019 by drlesliegreenberg

What are “red flag” symptoms for those with low back pain? When a patient presents to the office or hospital with low back pain, we are looking for the “red flag” (or VERY concerning symptoms) because it reveals that there … Continue reading →

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What should we do about male-pattern hair growth on females?

Posted on March 18, 2019 by drlesliegreenberg

What should we do about male-pattern hair growth on females? The medical term for this condition is hirsutism. Hirsutism affects 5-10% of premenopausal women and is usually an indication of an underlying endocrine disorder like polycystic ovarian syndrome. Women with … Continue reading →

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