Tag Archives: family physician

What a great journey this LIFE is. . .

Posted on October 9, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

L’Shana Tova!  That means Happy New Year in Hebrew.   The Jewish New Year and my new job coincided.  And, boy, do I feel great!  I am thankful for my supportive family, fantastic patients,  and the welcoming group that I have … Continue reading →

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Flu vaccines are in at my office!

Posted on October 4, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

I frequently hear from my patients “I don’t get the flu” or  “The flu shot gave me the flu.”  I am armed with some CDC updates which, hopefully, will debunk some myths. The “flu” is a respiratory virus which causes … Continue reading →

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Doctor and Patient: Is a Well-Rested Doctor a Better Doctor? – NYTimes.com

Posted on September 30, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

I have been a physician for 16 years and have seen this monumental change in resident work hours.  Once grueling and life-altering, it has become more humane.  There is more life-balance (I can attest to that blessing as I became … Continue reading →

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ooh so common foot pain. . . plantar fasciitis.

Posted on September 27, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

Is the first step of the day your worst?    Plantar fasciitis may be your problem. Risk factors for plantar fasciitis are excessive running, high arch, when one leg is longer than the other, obesity, occupations with prolonged standing or walking, sedentary … Continue reading →

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New guidelines: Do not screen the healthy for Vitamin D level

Posted on September 25, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

The Endocrine Society recently gave guidelines  that vitamin D lab work should only be obtained for those “at risk.”  Risk factors include Obese, African-Americans, pregnant and breastfeeding women, patients with malabsorption syndromes. Not surprisingly, some causes of vitamin D deficiency include … Continue reading →

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Packaging Error Leads to Recall of Multiple Lots of Oral Contraceptives

Posted on September 22, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

A recent packaging error may make your contraceptive choice unsafe.  Please read the article to assure that your oral contraceptives are not among the recalled.  Read on. . . . Packaging Error Leads to Recall of Multiple Lots of Oral … Continue reading →

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Do you think you need your (or your kid’s) tonsils out?

Posted on September 20, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

More than 530,000 tonsillectomies are performed annually on US children.  The American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery has provided an evidence-based (meaning there is good research) guide to identify patients who may most benefit from tonsillectomy. You may ask. . … Continue reading →

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Multivitamins: Do young children need them? – MayoClinic.com

Posted on September 18, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

I was asked recently to comment on if multivitamins are needed for children. “The run-of-the-mill child who is thriving does not require a multivitamin,”  says Dr. Jatinder Bhatia, chair of the AAP’s committee on nutrition.   There are a few sets of patients … Continue reading →

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Is caffeine harmful to a pregnancy? How much can you safely have?

Posted on September 15, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

British Medical Journal published a study of 2,635 low-risk pregnant patients, their caffeine consumption amounts, and pregnancy outcomes.  The results were pretty interesting.   The study was performed because past studies had shown that caffeine use of more than 300 mg a … Continue reading →

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Are you interested in the HCG diet?

Posted on September 13, 2011 by drlesliegreenberg

Have you heard the “buzz” about the HCG diet?  I have.   My patients asked me to research it.  I think this is a great article and I especially love the FDA’s use of the words “fraudulent” and “illegal.”  Read on. . . HCG Diet … Continue reading →

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