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September 13, 2023
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Tobacco and cannabis co-users at greater risk for mental health disorders

Users of both tobacco and cannabis were more likely than nonusers to report anxiety and depression, a recent study in PloS One showed.

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September 13, 2023
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Patient-reported cannabis use had no effect of outcomes, opioid use 1 year after THA

Published results showed patient-reported cannabis use had no effect on functional outcomes, opioid consumption, length of stay, readmission or reoperation at 1 year after total hip arthroplasty.

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September 05, 2023
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Study identifies THC dose likely to be toxic to children

Children who ingest cannabis edibles with a weight-based dose of tetrahydrocannabinol that is more than 1.7 mg/kg are more likely to develop severe and prolonged toxicity, researchers determined.

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September 05, 2023
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Q&A: Self-medication with cannabis can lead to problematic use in young people

Cannabis use for several purposes, especially for physical health, was linked to a risk for problematic cannabis use, a study published in BMC Public Health found.

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August 28, 2023
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Evidence lacking about efficacy, safety of cannabis products for children with cancer

Despite increased interest in use of medical cannabis to alleviate cancer symptoms, there is limited rigorous evidence about the efficacy and safety of these products for pediatric patients, a systematic review and meta-analysis showed.

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August 24, 2023
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One in 10 patients in cardiac ICU uses recreational drugs; half fail to disclose it

Use of recreational drugs such as cannabis, opioids, cocaine and amphetamines was prevalent in 11% of patients admitted to French cardiac ICUs and tied to increased odds of in-hospital major adverse events, researchers reported.

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August 16, 2023
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Screen for cannabis hyperemesis syndrome for cannabis users with DKA symptoms

HOUSTON — People with type 1 diabetes who use cannabis and present at a hospital with diabetic ketoacidosis symptoms may have hyperglycemic ketosis related to cannabis hyperemesis syndrome, according to a speaker.

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July 27, 2023
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Medical cannabis safely helps alleviate cancer-related pain, may reduce opioid use

Medical cannabis can safely help alleviate cancer-related pain while reducing the medication burden for patients with cancer, according to a study published in BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care.

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July 13, 2023
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Cannabis-related emergency visits increased among US youth during pandemic

Cannabis-involved emergency department visits among children, teens and young adults in the United States increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, a study published in MMWR found.

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July 11, 2023
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VIDEO: Latest Healio Rheumatology covers pediatric workforce shortage

Leonard Calabrese, DO, chief medical editor of Healio Rheumatology, offered a breakdown of the June issue, which is led by a cover story on pediatric rheumatology workforce shortage concerns.

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