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Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome explained

April 1, 2020

Learn how to identify this frequently misdiagnosed condition. Takeaways: Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome is a growing but poorly understood healthcare concern within the rising number of chronic, habitual cannabis…

Cannabis use in older adults

January 13, 2017

An article in The Gerontologist discusses the implications of the rising use of cannabis in older Americans. Read more

Estrogen increases cannabis sensitivity in rats

September 4, 2014

A study in Drug and Alcohol Dependence has found that because of the presence of estrogen, female rats are at least 30% more sensitive than males to the…

Marijuana use could hurt the heart and blood vessels

August 21, 2020

Cannabis use has grown in popularity over the last decade, specifically in people aged 18-25. Though use of this drug is legal in some form in 47 U.S.…

Medical Cannabis: What Nurses Need to Know

November 4, 2019

Nurses can help patients make smart decisions by educating themselves. Takeaways: Nurses frequently treat patients who use or are considering using cannabis as a medicine. Finding and validating…

New research on possible adverse events to cannabis

April 13, 2020

A new study recently published in the Journal of Cannabis Research examines the potential “acute adverse reactions” associated with cannabis use. (more…)

Potential consideration for physicians regarding cannabis edibles

January 9, 2020

In early January 2020, the Canadian Medical Association Journal published a commentary from Drs. Jasleen Grewal and Lawrence Loh regarding potential concerns around the use of cannabis edibles.…

Study: No strong evidence to back use of cannabis extract in Multiple Sclerosis

December 11, 2012

There is no strong evidence to back the use of cannabis extract in the treatment of Multiple Sclerosis, concludes a review of the available evidence published in the…

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Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome explained

Cannabis use in older adults

Estrogen increases cannabis sensitivity in rats

Marijuana use could hurt the heart and blood vessels

Medical Cannabis: What Nurses Need to Know

New research on possible adverse events to cannabis

Potential consideration for physicians regarding cannabis edibles

Study: No strong evidence to back use of cannabis extract in Multiple Sclerosis

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Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome explained

Cannabis use in older adults

Estrogen increases cannabis sensitivity in rats

Marijuana use could hurt the heart and blood vessels

Medical Cannabis: What Nurses Need to Know

New research on possible adverse events to cannabis

Potential consideration for physicians regarding cannabis edibles

Study: No strong evidence to back use of cannabis extract in Multiple Sclerosis

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