Tag Archives: Family Doctor

Mediterranean diet can help prevent premature death.

Posted on October 11, 2013 by drlesliegreenberg

It’s true!  About 30% of heart attacks, strokes, and deaths from heart disease can pre prevented (in high-risk people) if they switch to a Mediterranean diet.  This diet is rich in olive oil, beans, fish, fruits and vegetables, and nuts.  … Continue reading →

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Should Tylenol be given before vaccines?

Posted on October 8, 2013 by drlesliegreenberg

Probably not. Here’s why… There was a 2010 study that showed that Tylenol given before vaccines can actually BLUNT the immune response to the given vaccine.  The CDC has since released a statement that there are basically no good studies … Continue reading →

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Beware of medications that can impair your driving

Posted on September 26, 2013 by drlesliegreenberg

Legal medication can impair judgment and motor skills.  A National Highway Traffic Safety Administration study named a range of drugs (see below) which can potentially impair driving.  Past research on prescription drugs and driving has centered on narcotic medications.  Scientists … Continue reading →

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Well, med school was wrong again!

Posted on September 19, 2013 by drlesliegreenberg

We hear in med school that half of what we learn we will later find out is wrong.  But, which half?  We know future studies reveal different “truths” and I appreciate the need to debunk old theories if indeed they are not … Continue reading →

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More maternal guilt. . .

Posted on September 13, 2013 by drlesliegreenberg

If you smoke and are considering a pregnancy, stop smoking! There is evidence emerging that smoking during pregnancy (and how many cigarettes smoked per day) is correlated with developmental outcomes after the children are born.  The children of smokers were … Continue reading →

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Aspirin has beneficial side effect

Posted on August 30, 2013 by drlesliegreenberg

Aspirin, when taken every other day for at least 10 years, decreased colon cancer in women by 20%.  Women who took 100 mg of aspirin every other day were found to have this benefit.  The study was specifically performed in … Continue reading →

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Obese mothers pass on risk to their babies

Posted on August 27, 2013 by drlesliegreenberg

New known fact: Children of obese women died earlier and had more heart problems later in life than those of normal weight mothers. The offspring’s risk of death from any cause was 35% higher than individuals born to normal weight … Continue reading →

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What you need to know about strokes…

Posted on August 23, 2013 by drlesliegreenberg

Stroke.  What an awful word.  My father had a debilitating stroke at age 50. 795,000 people have a new or recurrent stroke each year. Stroke is a leading cause of serious long-term disability in the US.  Stroke ranks fourth as … Continue reading →

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Initial obstetrical visit. A great time for myth-busting!

Posted on August 19, 2013 by drlesliegreenberg

I have performed obstetrics for 18 years and taught medical students and residents to do the same.  It is an honor and a privilege.  Pregnancy advice is fraught with “myths”. . . here are some “truths.” Eat fish!  Fish is high in quality protein … Continue reading →

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Practice changer for sore throats!

Posted on August 16, 2013 by drlesliegreenberg

Steroids may be helpful for sore throats.  This is a new thought. 8 research trials were combined with results showing that for patients with sore throats (with  negative rapid strep test) and painful swallowing that steroids may treat the symptoms.  Patients who … Continue reading →

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