Tag Archives: kansas

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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Screening colonoscopies are receiving high marks!

Posted on July 15, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

Screening colonoscopy cut the incidence of colorectal cancers by 51% compared with patients without colonoscopy!  Wow! Here are the nuts and bolts: This was in a study of 170,000 people followed up to 24 years. The benefit from a single … Continue reading →

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Cervical cancer. How to make this an extinct problem.

Posted on June 27, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

Many cancers are difficult to prevent, detect or cure… none of these are true of cervical cancer.  Women need to have regular medical testing and vaccination (if age-appropriate). What is cervical cancer?  The cervix is the lower part of the … Continue reading →

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Kansas car seat rules…4 Steps

Posted on June 18, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

 Infant. Birth-12 months.  Rear-facing car seat.  There are different types of rear-facing car seats.  Infant-only seats can only be used rear-facing.  Convertible (and 3-in-1) car seats have a higher height and weight limits for the rear-facing position.  The rules used … Continue reading →

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Ever-present Tylenol. Overdoses are frequent AND dangerous.

Posted on June 15, 2012 by drlesliegreenberg

Did you know that Acetaminophen (Tylenol) is in more than 600 medicines?  Do you know which of your medicines it is in? Acetaminophen is the most common drug in America.  It is in both prescription and over-the-counter medicines. Pain relievers, … Continue reading →

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