Tag Archives: family practice

Diverticulosis rarely progresses to diverticulitis

Posted on September 18, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

What does this mean?  Diverticuli are outpouches in the bowel.  Diverticulosis is the condition of having diverticuli.  Diverticulitisis when these diverticuli get inflamed.  Diverticulitis may present as right lower abdominal pain.  Diverticuli are more common as we age and with history of … Continue reading →

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Report: Teenagers who engage in “sexting” have more sex. Hmmmm….

Posted on September 11, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

Did you know that more than half of American teens have been asked to send a “sext.”  This information is from nearly 1000 high school students. Sexting is sending explicit electronic messages.  In all, 28% of the teens reported sending … Continue reading →

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Fluoride. A hot topic here in Wichita.

Posted on September 4, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

In November we, Wichitans, have the opportunity to vote.  The question is should fluoride be added to the water.  Here is a link to some interesting information which has been fact-checked. You have two choices.  Will you research the question of fluoridation?  … Continue reading →

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Newly-found risk of older sperm

Posted on August 24, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

This is an interesting overview on an article in Nature which addresses older men having children. http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/23/health/fathers-age-is-linked-to-risk-of-autism-and-schizophrenia.html?src=me&ref=health Hope this helps.

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Want to decrease your risk of psoriasis?

Posted on August 23, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

Try running.  A Nurses Health Study with 116,000 patients showed that the most physically active patients decreased their risk significantly of getting psoriasis.  But, interestingly, other  forms of vigorous activities such as bicycling, swimming and playing tennis did not decrease … Continue reading →

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Recurrent vaginitis has a new treatment

Posted on August 14, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

Bacterial vaginosis is a non-STI (sexually-transmitted infection) affecting the vagina with discharge and odor.  Women who used a probiotic vaginal suppository had fewer recurrences of bacterial vaginosis.  The suppositories contained Lactobacillus rhamnosus, L acidophilus, and Steptococcus thermophilus.  Women who ate L Acidophilus yogurt … Continue reading →

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Emollient use reduced infant eczema.

Posted on July 31, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

Once-daily application of an emollient from birth until age 6 months shows promise to significantly decrease eczema.  This was considered to be a treatment when it was found that “skin barrier dysfunction” presents before eczema starts. Risk factors for eczema … Continue reading →

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Are you taking too much thyroid medicine? This can be harmful.

Posted on July 24, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

Lots of people are on levothyroxine (name brand Synthroid) to replace a sluggish thyroid.  Many like taking too much thyroid—as it may help you lose weight, feel more energetic, need less sleep.  But, there is a downside.  You may feel anxious, have … Continue reading →

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Irritable bowel syndrome. Innovative treatment…

Posted on July 21, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

Research about irritable bowel syndrome is turning us away from an “old friend” and instead to two different types of medicine.  A compilation of 56 randomized controlled trials (read this:  really good research studies) showed that there is better treatment … Continue reading →

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Is your thyroid sluggish? That could harm your heart.

Posted on July 18, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

I have many patients who are tired/fatigued. One condition for me to rule out is hypothyroidism. This is when the thyroid gland—the gland in front of your neck—isn’t working as well as it should. There is an inexpensive blood test … Continue reading →

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