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Do YOU want to apply for disability?

Posted on April 13, 2015 by drlesliegreenberg

Disability evaluations are more than completing a form… I would first ask if there is an alternate job/function/work schedule that you can change to that may fit your needs. Did you know that according to the World Health Organization, more … Continue reading →

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Wound care (part 2 of 2)

Posted on April 9, 2015 by drlesliegreenberg

Can stitches get wet? Yes. Stitches can get wet anytime. We often suggest that stitches stay dry for the first 24 hours, but studies have shown that there’s no increased risk of infection or wound breaking down if it gets … Continue reading →

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Initial management of high blood pressure

Posted on March 30, 2015 by drlesliegreenberg

First off, you need to know YOUR blood pressure. Get this done at any pharmacy or grocery store. There are two blood pressure numbers. Your blood pressure should be UNDER 135/ UNDER 85 (s Why is this so important? Hypertension is the MOST common chronic … Continue reading →

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Treatment of reflux in children…

Posted on March 23, 2015 by drlesliegreenberg

When stomach acid comes up the esophagus, this can cause symptoms of reflux. Common symptoms in infants are feeding refusal, recurrent vomiting, poor weight gain, sleep disturbance, respiratory problems (like coughing and wheezing), and irritability. Symptoms in older children include … Continue reading →

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Why do diabetics need annual eye exams?

Posted on March 16, 2015 by drlesliegreenberg

Because there are eye complications that diabetics are especially at risk for and , if found early, can be normalized. I take care of many people with diabetes. As a family physician, I help manage their blood sugars. Standard of … Continue reading →

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Another few EASY things to do to live longer…

Posted on March 8, 2015 by drlesliegreenberg

Floss! We now know that plaque (bacterial film that covers teeth and gum lines) may be responsible for heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, some forms of cancer, and stroke). Oral bacteria can create proteins that are found in artery walls and … Continue reading →

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Want to live longer? Here are easy things to incorporate

Posted on February 16, 2015 by drlesliegreenberg

Many of these are common-sense suggestions… with research behind them. 1. Get a colonoscopy. This is suggested for everyone at age 50, unless you have a family history or GI symptoms necessitating one sooner. The worst part, by far, is drinking … Continue reading →

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Babies need vitamin D

Posted on February 2, 2015 by drlesliegreenberg

Osteomalacia, also known as “rickets,” is bone weakness resulting from Vitamin D deficiency. We now know that breastfed babies and formula fed babies need Vitamin D supplementation. Formula has Vitamin D in it, but not enough Vitamin D until the … Continue reading →

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New treatment for dry eyes

Posted on January 29, 2015 by drlesliegreenberg

Dry eye symptoms increase with age and may be as high as 30% in those older than 50. Women are more likely to have dry eyes than men. Other risk factor for dry eyes are contact lens use, medications like … Continue reading →

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Do YOU (and your kids) really need the flu vaccine?

Posted on January 19, 2015 by drlesliegreenberg

The low-down on this is that influenza often kills those who are otherwise well. Also, the flu can be fatal to children. The CDC found that 830 kids died from flu-related complications between 2004 and 2012 and most of those … Continue reading →

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