Marijuana
Top stories in oncology 2024: Cannabis, vaping increase cancer risk
As 2024 comes to a close, Healio is pleased to present our most widely read oncology and hematology content from the past 12 months.
Marijuana use linked to shorter hospital stays for patients with epilepsy
LOS ANGELES — Individuals with epilepsy who used marijuana had a reduced length of hospitalization as well as a higher rate of epilepsy event capturability compared with those who did not use marijuana, data show.
Living near recreational cannabis retailers tied to increased prenatal use
The implementation of recreational cannabis legalization in California in 2018 was associated with an immediate rise in rates of prenatal cannabis use in jurisdictions that permitted adult-use retailers, data show.
Studies suggest youth who use cannabis have lower grades, more likely to drop out
Teens and young adults who used cannabis had lower grades and school attendance and were less likely to complete high school or college compared with their peers who did not use cannabis, according to recent findings.
Cannabis use lowers odds for mortality, respiratory failure in COVID-19 hospitalization
BOSTON — During COVID-19 hospitalization, patients faced lower odds for mortality and respiratory failure with vs. without documented cannabis use, according to data presented at the CHEST Annual Meeting.
Q&A: Medical marijuana use led to ‘robust changes’ in pain, but more research is needed
Medical marijuana use led to improvements in health-related quality of life among adults referred for medical marijuana by a physician to treat qualifying medical conditions, according to a study published in Journal of Cannabis Research.
Current, prior substance use tied to hot flashes, other bothersome menopause symptoms
Current and prior heavy alcohol, tobacco, marijuana or opioid use were all independently associated with vasomotor, mood or musculoskeletal symptoms experienced during menopause, researchers reported.
Medical cannabis provides marginal pain relief in advanced cancer
CHICAGO — Individuals with advanced cancer who received a two-component medical cannabis oil reported improvement in cancer-related pain, results from a randomized study showed.
Clearing the air: Healio launches special report on medical cannabis
Healio has launched a new special report on medical cannabis that summarizes the current scientific research and incorporates expert opinion.
Black patients unequally affected by urine drug screening with no prenatal care indication
SAN FRANCISCO — Ordering urine drug screens with no prenatal care indication may have disproportionately negative effects on Black pregnant patients, according to an oral presentation at the ACOG Annual Clinical & Scientific Meeting.