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Surrogate indexes calculated from oral glucose tolerance tests (OGTTs) effectively predict the development of type 2 diabetes (T2D), suggests a US study. On the other hand, measures based on fasting insulin are more useful than those that do not measure insulin.

Which measure of insulin resistance best predicts T2D?

29 Jul 2026

Osilodrostat curbs hypercortisolism in most patients with adrenal CS

Use of osilodrostat is effective at controlling hypercortisolism in one of three (66.7 percent) patients with adrenal Cushing's syndrome (CS) treated for longer than 4 weeks and in nearly four of five (87.5 percent) individuals treated for more than 12 weeks, a real-world study has shown. It also displays a positive impact on blood pressure and body weight.

Osilodrostat curbs hypercortisolism in most patients with adrenal CS

29 Jul 2026

Novel VNS device provides relief for primary dysmenorrhoea

In a study presented at ESHRE 2026, a novel, wearable transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) device alleviates menstrual pain and complications of primary dysmenorrhoea.

Novel VNS device provides relief for primary dysmenorrhoea

29 Jul 2026

Octenidine wipes no better than sterile water for preventing late-onset sepsis in neonates

29 Jul 2026

Daily skin cleansing with octenidine wipes holds no advantage over sterile water in reducing the incidence of late-onset sepsis in neonates admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU), according to a study.

Octenidine wipes no better than sterile water for preventing late-onset sepsis in neonates

29 Jul 2026

Abdominal massage improves constipation-related symptoms in children

Abdominal massage combined with standard laxative therapy significantly reduces constipation severity and faecal incontinence in children with functional constipation, according to a study presented at ESPGHAN 2026.

Abdominal massage improves constipation-related symptoms in children

29 Jul 2026

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

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