Cannabis

Cannabis use continues to grow, highlighting the need for a better understanding of its implications on mental and physical health.

According to data published in Kidney Medicine, there is no evidence that cannabis use causes chronic kidney disease, and researchers of the study suggest CKD should not be a limiting factor for cannabis use.

In double-blind, placebo-controlled cannabinoid trials, placebo was significantly associated with pain reduction. Still, the trials received positive media attention, which researchers said could shape the results of future cannabinoid trials.

In U.S. states where cannabis is legal for medical and recreational purposes, pregnant women were more likely to report using it compared with their counterparts in states where only cannabidiol is legal, a recent study found.

Use of cannabis among individuals who are pregnant was more common among those living in areas with greater retail availability, researchers reported in JAMA Network Open.

Exposure to cannabis prenatally was associated with adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes, according to a Canadian cohort study published in PLOS ONE.

Jason S. Ng, OD, PhD, FAAO, spoke about key takeaways from his presentation at Academy on cannabis use and its effect on vision in a video interview with Healio.

Deepa R. Halaharvi, DO, was diagnosed with stage I breast cancer just 8 months after starting her career as a breast surgeon. Now, Halaharvi uses her experience to help others who are diagnosed.

A single-item cannabis screening questionnaire showed promise in detecting any severity of past-year cannabis use disorder, a recent study found.

Cannabis use during cancer treatment can result in a considerable out-of-pocket cost burden, according to study results presented at ASCO Quality Care Symposium.