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High-Value Research of 2014 Presented for Geriatric Medicine
Authors summarize studies published in 2014 that are highly relevant to practice of geriatric medicine
Review: Fecal Transplants Effective Weapon Against C. Dif
Treatment effective for recurrent disease, research shows
Spotlight on Off-Label Use of Suturing Device
Off-label use resulted in cases where lifesaving surgery was needed or patient died
Bit of Extra Weight Tied to Better Survival in T2DM
Findings are exploratory; additional research needed
Digoxin Tied to Higher Mortality Risk in A-Fib, Heart Failure
Findings from review of published studies on the subject
Experimental Drug Combo Shows Success in HCV Treatment
Drug trio could join newer, highly-effective meds such as sofosbuvir, ledipasvir/sofosbuvir
Statins Linked to Improved Survival in Lung Cancer
But more research needed
Cuts in Epilepsy Drugs Boost Children’s Post-Op IQ
Number of drugs cut and complete withdrawal tied to improved cognitive outcome
Trade-Off for Six Weeks Versus Six Months of Triple Tx Post Stent
Findings in patients receiving oral anticoagulation who undergo drug-eluting stent implantation
Multiple Repeat Procedures Seem Beneficial in A-Fib Recurrence
Pulmonary vein reconnection in 92 percent of patients at time of third or greater AF ablation
