Tag Archives: family physician

You need to know your blood pressure. Here’s why…

Posted on April 28, 2014 by drlesliegreenberg

Higher blood pressures throughout young adulthood strongly predicted subclinical atherosclerosis during middle age. This was a study done over 25 years and it followed participant’s blood pressure and cardiovascular events. The findings show that what happens in early adulthood DOES … Continue reading →

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Fellow Wichitans: Need to dispose of leftover medications?

Posted on April 22, 2014 by drlesliegreenberg

This Saturday, 4/26/14, there are multiple locations for medication drop off locally. The Drug Enforcement Administration is sponsoring National Take Back Day with the intent of helping people get rid of old drugs so that they won’t be a danger … Continue reading →

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When (and which) can we stop doing screening tests?

Posted on April 8, 2014 by drlesliegreenberg

I am often asked ” Do I still need. . . . mammograms? pap smears? prostate screening?” These are good questions. this depends on the patient’s current quality of life and life expectancy. Female cancers that are routinely screened for … Continue reading →

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Obesity and stillbirths–the connection

Posted on March 18, 2014 by drlesliegreenberg

Obesity is not benign. I recently read a study performed over 8 years which showed that almost 20% of stillbirths (babies born dead) occurred in obese females. The study has a database of nearly 3 million births and it was … Continue reading →

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Beware: a flash of anger may cause a heart attack or stroke.

Posted on March 10, 2014 by drlesliegreenberg

There have been few studies exploring the link between short bouts of anger and cardiovascular events (in the hours following the outburst), but the evidence is consistently showing a direct relationship. There were nine independent studies which when combined showed … Continue reading →

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Should you take zinc to help ward off or treat colds?

Posted on March 4, 2014 by drlesliegreenberg

Maybe. Zinc may help decrease the duration of a cold, but not the severity of symptoms. The studies show that the mean difference in reduction of duration as 1 day. Zinc is included in almost all over-the-counter daily vitamins and … Continue reading →

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Five health numbers YOU should know!

Posted on February 28, 2014 by drlesliegreenberg

New Years’ Resolutions are still on our minds and a common resolution is to be healthier.  At times it feels like managing our health is a numbers game: watching our weight, counting calories, tracking exercise regimens.  Below are five numbers … Continue reading →

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Let’s discuss ANOTHER old wives’ tale. . . “Brandy soothes teething pain”

Posted on February 25, 2014 by drlesliegreenberg

That may be true, but no amount of alcohol is safe for infants or children. Teething rings available at stores (many of which can be frozen in the freezer and reused countless times) are best.  For an inexpensive option I’d … Continue reading →

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My mom recently asked me if I’d suggest that she get a low-dost CT lung scan.  I should say that I am not the physician for my family–although I often do field questions. Great question!  Low-dose computed tomography (CT) screening … Continue reading →

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YET ANOTHER old wives’ tale. . . Feed a cold. Starve a fever.

Posted on February 18, 2014 by drlesliegreenberg

Incorrect. It’s important to eat whether you have a cold or a fever.  Your body continues to need nutrients to boost your immune system (allowing you to fight off the virus that is causing your illness).

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