Lesley B. Gordon, MD, MS
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Postsurgical Delirium Predicts Long-term Cognitive Decline
September 1, 2023
Dr. Gordon Clinical question: How does postsurgical delirium impact cognitive performance over a six-year follow-up period? Background: Delirium is a challenging syndrome that is frequently...
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CT for Evaluation of Acute Abdominal Pain is Less Accurate Without Contrast
September 1, 2023
Dr. Gordon Clinical question: How does the addition of contrast to a CT abdomen and pelvis ordered to evaluate abdominal pain in an emergency department (ED) setting impact diagnostic...
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Overdiagnosis and overtreatment of COPD appears rampant
January 14, 2021
How frequently is chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) overdiagnosed and overtreated in the general population?
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A standardized approach to postop management of DOACs in AFib
January 13, 2021
Is it safe to adopt a standardized approach to direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) interruption for patients with atrial fibrillation (AFib) who are undergoing elective surgeries/procedures?
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Serum cortisol testing for suspected adrenal insufficiency
August 24, 2020
An isolated serum cortisol is often insufficient to exclude adrenal insufficiency.
