Tag Archives: wichita

Initial obstetrical visit. A great time for myth-busting!

Posted on August 19, 2013 by drlesliegreenberg

I have performed obstetrics for 18 years and taught medical students and residents to do the same.  It is an honor and a privilege.  Pregnancy advice is fraught with “myths”. . . here are some “truths.” Eat fish!  Fish is high in quality protein … Continue reading →

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Practice changer for sore throats!

Posted on August 16, 2013 by drlesliegreenberg

Steroids may be helpful for sore throats.  This is a new thought. 8 research trials were combined with results showing that for patients with sore throats (with  negative rapid strep test) and painful swallowing that steroids may treat the symptoms.  Patients who … Continue reading →

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Cool health apps to check out!

Posted on August 13, 2013 by drlesliegreenberg

There is seemingly an app for everything!  Listed below are some well-received apps that physicians frequently suggest to patients. For anxiety.  Breathet2Relax and Relation Techniques For menopause:  BioDesk and myPause For pain:  WebMD Pain Coach For weight loss: Lose it! and MyFitnessPal … Continue reading →

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Why breastfeed?

Posted on August 8, 2013 by drlesliegreenberg

Too many reasons to list. . . but I’ll try. Benefits for mother: increased physical closeness with baby, decreased risk of breast cancer, decreased risk of ovarian cancer, decreased risk of endometrial cancer, less blood loss after birth which may … Continue reading →

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Here’s an app to help with pre-colonoscopy prep!

Posted on August 6, 2013 by drlesliegreenberg

What will they think of next? There is now a smartphone app that gives bowel prep step-by-step instructions. You can even input the bowel prep prescribed and time of the endoscopy and then instructions and alerts will help guide you. … Continue reading →

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Traveler’s diarrhea

Posted on August 2, 2013 by drlesliegreenberg

Summer is traveling season. . . this brings up the age-old question of … What to do to avoid diarrhea?  What to take?  When to take it? What is traveler’s diarrhea (TD)?  It is defined as passing 3 or more … Continue reading →

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Diabetes is rampant. Here are some important statistics and risk factors…

Posted on July 30, 2013 by drlesliegreenberg

In the past 20 years the prevalence of diabetes among US adults grew by 45%.  The greatest increase is among seniors aged 65 and over. The increase in diabetes is not especially surprising, but the magnitude of the increase is … Continue reading →

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Tips to guard summer skin care against premature aging

Posted on July 22, 2013 by drlesliegreenberg

Wrinkles? Age spots?  Leathery skin?   Simple precautions can help. Be aware that there are some factors which are inevitable. natural gravitational pull on the skin and loss of subcutaneous fat (which may make the skin seem to sag) and loss … Continue reading →

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Plan B “morning after pill” soon available over the counter

Posted on July 18, 2013 by drlesliegreenberg

There has been significant legal turmoil over the handling of Plan B.  And, most recently the Justice Department and President Obama have decided to allow this contraceptive to be purchased at the pharmacy without a prescription. Plan B is a medication … Continue reading →

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Hepatitis C. What? Should I get tested?

Posted on July 15, 2013 by drlesliegreenberg

Hepatitis C is a virus infecting the liver.   It may cause serious liver damage or even death. How do you get it?  It is spread by exposure to hepatitis C (HCV) infected blood or body fluids.  High-risk patients are those … Continue reading →

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