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No significant association exists between antibody positivity and household size, household member history of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) illness, activities, or masking, according to a study involving COVID-19-unvaccinated children.

SARS-CoV-2 antibody positivity rates lower in households with vaccinated adults

Do hormonal contraceptives raise CRC risk in premenopausal women?

The use of combined oral contraceptives, progestogen-only pills, or hormonal intrauterine devices neither protects against nor contributes to the risk of colorectal cancer (CRC) in premenopausal women, according to a study.

Do hormonal contraceptives raise CRC risk in premenopausal women?

28 Jul 2026

Topical on par with systemic corticosteroids for DRESS syndrome

A recent study has shown no significant differences in outcomes between initial topical and systemic corticosteroid therapy among patients with drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms (DRESS) syndrome.

Topical on par with systemic corticosteroids for DRESS syndrome

Ovarian stimulation in IVF: Does intensity matter?

A subgroup analysis of the phase IV POSEIDON group 2 study presented at ESHRE 2026 shows the noninferiority of mild ovarian stimulation to an intense approach to yield good-quality blastocysts (GQBs) in in vitro fertilization (IVF).

Ovarian stimulation in IVF: Does intensity matter?

Add-on sirolimus shows promise across multiple endpoints in SLE

Adding sirolimus to standard-of-care (SoC) significantly improves clinical and serological outcomes in patients with active systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), according to the SIRIUS* trial presented at EULAR 2026.

Add-on sirolimus shows promise across multiple endpoints in SLE

Fish oil plus low-dose isotretinoin shows promise as acne vulgaris therapy

The combination of fish oil supplementation and low-dose isotretinoin demonstrates noninferiority to isotretinoin monotherapy and keeps the skin hydrated in patients with moderate-to-severe acne vulgaris, reports a study. The combined treatment also helps control triglyceride levels.

Fish oil plus low-dose isotretinoin shows promise as acne vulgaris therapy

Which anti-obesity drug is safest, most effective?

27 Jul 2026 by

Among available drugs for obesity, tirzepatide and cagrilintide-semaglutide (CagriSema) yield the largest decrease in body weight, regardless of diabetes status, suggest the results of a systematic review and network meta-analysis.

Which anti-obesity drug is safest, most effective?

27 Jul 2026

Cefdinir vs cephalexin: Which is a better step-down therapy in severe UTI?

Treatment with cefdinir and cephalexin results in comparable failure rates, but patients on cephalexin tend to have more unplanned clinic and emergency visits, a study has shown.

Cefdinir vs cephalexin: Which is a better step-down therapy in severe UTI?