Hannah Deacon, advocate for medical cannabis, dies at 45
Hannah Deacon, a medical cannabis advocate from Kenilworth, has passed away at the age of 45 after a battle with…
Category: Medicine
Utah medical providers assess cannabis for patient care
In Utah, the process of integrating cannabis into medical care involves collaboration between medical providers and pharmacists to determine if…
UK study shows cannabis improves outcomes in epilepsy patients
A recent study from the UK highlights the benefits of cannabis-based medicines for patients suffering from treatment-resistant epilepsy. Utilizing data…
Oncologists struggle to keep pace with cannabis use in cancer care
Cannabis is increasingly utilized by cancer patients to alleviate symptoms and mitigate the adverse effects of treatment. This trend is…
ACP Issues Guidance on Cannabis Use for Chronic Noncancer Pain Management
The American College of Physicians (ACP) has released a new guideline regarding the use of cannabis for managing chronic noncancer…
Emergency Care for Cannabis Use Linked to Higher Dementia Risk
A recent study from Canada indicates that individuals aged 45 and older who required emergency department (ED) or acute hospital…
Patients Seek Cannabis Information from Dispensaries, New Guidelines Highlight Concerns
A recent discussion at the American College of Physicians (ACP) annual Internal Medicine Meeting in New Orleans revealed that many…
Study Links Cannabis Use in Older Adults to Increased Dementia Risk
A new study from Canada has found that middle-aged and older adults who sought hospital or emergency room care for…
Study Links Cannabis Use to Elevated Dopamine Levels and Psychosis
A recent study has revealed that frequent cannabis use is associated with increased dopamine levels in the brain, which could…
Study Finds Higher Rates of Cannabis Use Disorder During Pregnancy
A recent study has revealed that the rates of cannabis use disorder (CUD) diagnoses during pregnancy may be higher than…