Marijuana
Marijuana use less common among cancer survivors than general public
Patients with cancer used marijuana less often than the general public despite increased legalization and social acceptance of the drug, according to results of a study published in Cancer.
Cannabis use tripled in patients with rheumatic disease over 5 years
Approximately 18% of patients in a rheumatic disease registry used cannabis in 2019, up from 6.3% in 2014, with the highest prevalence occurring in states where its use is legal, according to data published in Arthritis Care & Research.
Marijuana use may not elevate stroke risk among young adults
Marijuana use was not associated with risk for ischemic stroke among young adults compared with never users, according to research published in Stroke.
Medical cannabis data remain limited, leaving physicians reluctant to prescribe it
Many physicians are reluctant to prescribe medical cannabis amid its uncertain legal status and preliminary, sometimes contradictory, clinical data on its safety and benefits.
Cannabis use tied to poor nightly sleep patterns
Recent cannabis users were more likely to report inadequate sleep durations than individuals who did not recently use cannabis, according to researchers. The association appeared to be stronger in heavy cannabis users.
Many orthopedic patients believe marijuana may be beneficial for pain management
A survey about marijuana use among orthopedic patients showed many of them believe marijuana is beneficial for managing pain and other conditions.
Cardiologists have ‘growing concerns’ about CV harm from marijuana, vaping
Marijuana use for recreational and medicinal purposes has increased during the past several years, along with a rise in vaping nicotine products for recreational use and smoking cessation.
Cannabis use may confer increased admission for acute MI, worse outcomes in PCI
Cannabis use in the U.S. is rising, and although users are typically younger, their risk for acute MI is elevated, and after PCI, cannabis users may be at increased risk for bleeding and stroke compared with nonusers, researchers reported.
Number of THC-exposed newborns increases after recreational marijuana legalized
There was a 32.5% increase in tetrahydrocannabinol-exposed newborns at a Michigan hospital following the legalization of recreational marijuana in the state, according to a study presented during the AAP National Conference & Exhibition.
Cannabis still lacks ‘real data’ to clarify role in rheumatology
While recreational use of medical cannabis is on the rise among patients with rheumatologic diseases, quality studies demonstrating its risks and benefits are lacking, according to a presenter at the 2020 Association of Women in Rheumatology National Conference.