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

  • Deep sedation improves polyp detection on colonoscopy (Reuters)
  • CARDIA sleep study: reduced sleep is associated with higher blood pressure levels in midlife (Arch Intern Med)
  • St. Jude Medical announces leading sponsorship of the CABANA (catheter ablation versus anti-arrhythmic drug therapy for atrial fibrillation) trial to be performed by the Mayo Clinic. The trial will evaluate the efficacy of catheter ablation in treating atrial fibrillation. (St. Jude Medical)
  • At an upcoming summit, the American Medical Association (AMA) may consider whether to recommend against use of white coats. The premise is that these are vectors for transmission of infections by health care providers from one patient to another. (WSJ Blog)
  • Text of President Obama’s speech to the American Medical Association (AMA) about health care reform (WSJ Blog)