Will a lab test take us a step closer to "personalized medicine"? Approval of a genetic assay for drug utilization suggests so

A recently published study found sharp increase in the use of nicotine pouches among US high school students, with usage nearly doubling from 2023 to 2024.

Roflumilast foam 0.3% trial investigator Jennifer Soung, MD, joined us to discuss the importance of this newly FDA-approved topical treatment for patients aged 12 years or older with scalp and body psoriasis.

“These findings provide evidence that social media may be contributing to the development of depressive symptoms,” said Jason M. Nagata, MD, MSc.

Victor Carrion, MD, emphasizes how pediatricians can monitor and support mental health in youth while navigating limited access to specialized care.