High-Value Research of 2014 Presented for Internal Medicine
Authors summarize studies published in 2014 that are relevant to practice of general internal medicine
LVADs Linked to Worsening Health, Cognitive Function
Research suggests left ventricular assist devices aren't a magic bullet
2 Minute Walk Each Hour May Reduce Odds of Premature Death
Researchers found short bouts of light activity appear to boost longevity
Out-of-Hospital Cardiac Arrest Outcomes Vary by Time to CPR
Increase in asystole, decrease in pVT/VF, PEA with delay in time from collapse to CPR
Metabolic ‘Map’ May One Day Help Predict Obesity Risk
In-depth biochemical 'map' tracks way food is processed and broken down by the body
Lasting Mortality Benefit for MI Care at High-Performing Hospital
Survival difference of about one year between high- and low-performing hospitals
Long-Term Post-CABG Mortality Increased With Diabetes
More than two-fold increase with T1DM; small but significant increased risk for T2DM
COPD May Increase Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death
COPD is third leading cause of death in the world
Physician Compensation Up for Most Specialties
Top three earners for patient care are orthopedists, cardiologists, gastroenterologists
PAS: Hypothermia Offers No Benefit in Comatose Children
No survival benefit for survivors of out-of-hospital cardiac arrest
