The “New and Interesting” series features short compilations of select research findings, news articles, and random tidbits in bullet-point format.

• Need for resuscitation at birth associated with lower IQ scores at 8 years of age (Lancet)

• Bariatric surgery outcomes are similar at “centers of excellence” and regular hospitals (Archives of Surgery)

• Cognitive performance of early birds and night owls (Science) – The study conducted at the University of Liège showed that early birds and night owls had similar reaction times 1.5 hours after waking. The night owls, however, outperformed the early birds after 10.5 hours without sleep.

• Long-term survival better with double- rather than single-lung transplants (Johns Hopkins)

• Interim guidance for clinicians on identifying and caring for patients with swine flu (H1N1) (CDC)

• FDA warns consumers to stop using Hydroxycut products (FDA)

• Images of the H1N1 influenza virus (CDC)