Cannabis

A recent study suggests that cannabis use may cause symptoms similar to diabetic ketoacidosis in patients with type 1 diabetes. A review of the data was the top story in endocrinology last week.

Patients with type 1 diabetes presenting with symptoms of diabetic ketoacidosis may instead have ketosis due to cannabis hyperemesis syndrome, and several criteria can help avoid a misdiagnosis, according to data published in Diabetes Care.

Available evidence does not sufficiently support prescription cannabinoids for treating psychiatric disorders, according to results of a review published in American Journal of Psychiatry.

A recent online survey of 2,063 U.S. participants showed that younger adults were more likely to experience chronic pain than older adults.

Cannabis use during pregnancy may predispose children to stress susceptibility and anxiety, according to a study published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Science.

Using real-world data, researchers identified patterns of use of medically dispensed cannabis in patients with inflammatory bowel disease, according to a poster presented at the ACG Annual Scientific Meeting.

Healio Psychiatry’s five most-viewed stories in October highlight: the mental health effects of sibling bullying, the link between staying up late and suicidal thoughts, and regulatory developments.

Frequent nonmedical cannabis use and cannabis use disorder appeared linked to self-reported psychotic disorders, according to study results published in American Journal of Psychiatry.

Lisa A. Wolf, PhD, RN, CEN, FAEN, FAAN, speaks with Healio about four studies presented at the Emergency Nurses Association annual conference which have “implications for knowledge and practice and education and impact.”

More than 40% of patients with breast cancer reported using cannabis to manage their treatment symptoms, yet most patients did not discuss cannabis use with a physician, according to survey results published in Cancer.