Adolescent Medicine News

The FDA released results from its investigation of benzene in acne products containing benzoyl peroxide. In light of these findings, the American Academy of Dermatology updated its statement on benzoyl peroxide in personal care products.

The White House withdrew the nomination of David Weldon, MD, to be CDC director on Thursday morning, just hours before he was to appear before a Senate committee.

The FDA has approved an expanded indication of Soliris, an IV-administered monoclonal antibody for patients aged 6 years and older with generalized myasthenia gravis who are anti-acetylcholine receptor antibody positive.

Senators questioned Jay Bhattacharya, MD, PhD, about proposed NIH cuts to biomedical research, the safety of vaccines, and government transparency during his nomination hearing Wednesday to be the next director of the NIH.

In this Healio exclusive video, Lawrence F. Eichenfield, MD, discusses oral treatments available to pediatric and adolescent psoriasis discussed at Maui Derm 2025.

Teens spent an average of 1.5 hours on their smartphones during school hours, and one-quarter of them spent more than 2 hours using their phones at school, according to findings published in JAMA Pediatrics.

Children with emotional or cognitive disabilities were more likely to report being suspended or expelled from school compared with children with physical disabilities or no disabilities, according to findings in Academic Pediatrics.

In this Healio exclusive video, Lawrence F. Eichenfield, MD, talks about takeaways in updates on topical treatments for pediatric and adolescent psoriasis discussed at Maui Derm 2025.

Nearly 40% of pregnancy-capable patients with rheumatic disease are unaware of the potential impacts of their medications on pregnancy, including the possibility of birth defects, according to a study published in Pediatric Rheumatology.