You often publish references in Heart Advisor to medical journal articles, and I’ve started trying to read some of them in my doctor’s waiting room. One surprise is that they (and you) often refer to "recent" research. But I’ve learned that some of the "recent" findings took years to get published. I would think that people who discover new ways to save lives would want to tell the world as soon as possible.

Sure, doctors want patients to benefit quickly from new, potentially life-saving research. But it’s seldom necessary to rush publication. The latest medical news usually builds upon past studies. Knowledge grows by small steps, and out-and-out breakthroughs are…

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