Cancer Survivors Report Little Cannabis Stigma but Opioid Stigma Influences Pain Choices
This study highlights cannabis opioid stigma cancer survivors experience, influencing their pain management choices. Most survivors report little direct cannabis stigma but significant opioid stigma. This dynamic affects symptom management and…
Arkansas Study Links Medical Marijuana to Reduced Antiemetic Overuse in Cancer
A recent Arkansas study found that medical marijuana chemotherapy nausea cardholders were less likely to experience antiemetic overuse during cancer treatment. The study analyzed over 20,000 cancer patients and showed a 24% reduction in excessive…
Cannabinoids and Opioid Use in GI Cancer Chemotherapy: Large EHR Study
This study analyzes cannabinoid prescribing in oncology among gastrointestinal cancer patients starting chemotherapy. Only 2.4% received FDA-approved cannabinoids, with higher opioid co-prescribing observed. The findings highlight prescribing patterns…
Medical Cannabis Users Are Older and Use More Frequently Than Recreational-Only Users, National Study Finds
Medical cannabis use frequency is higher than recreational-only use across all adult age groups. This national study highlights that medical users consume cannabis more consistently and frequently. Understanding medical cannabis use frequency is crucial…
Cancer Survivors Show Positive Views on Cannabis but Fear Opioid Stigma, Small Study Finds
This study explores cannabis stigma cancer survivors experience and its influence on their symptom management choices. Many patients reported positive views on cannabis but feared opioid stigma more. Some cancer survivors also concealed cannabis use from…
Mouse Study on Prenatal Cannabinoid Effects on Fetal Brain Vasculature
This mouse study investigates prenatal cannabinoid fetal brain effects, showing reduced blood flow in fetal brain vasculature. The research used a synthetic cannabinoid with dose-related vessel diameter reductions. However, human relevance remains…
Patients With Cannabis Use Disorder Used Significantly More Pain Medication After Hand Surgery, Study Finds
Patients with cannabis use disorder postoperative pain had significantly higher odds of opioid, nonopioid, and NSAID use after hand fracture surgery. This study highlights the increased analgesic burden in this population. Understanding cannabis use…
Expert Panel Identifies Key Risk Factors for Cannabis Use in Rheumatology Patients
Cannabis risk assessment rheumatology is critical for patient safety due to unique disease and treatment factors. An expert panel identified 40 key risk factors including demographics and consumption patterns. This consensus tool aims to guide clinicians…
Cannabis Users Spend Less Time in Epilepsy Monitoring Units—But the Reasons Are Unclear
Epilepsy monitoring unit cannabis use was linked to a shorter length of stay compared to non-users. Cannabis users showed higher event capture rates but also increased psychiatric comorbidities. These findings highlight the complexity of cannabis use in…
France’s Medical Cannabis Trial: 3% Serious Adverse Events in 3,164 Patients Over Three Years
The medical cannabis safety adverse drug reactions study in France tracked 3,164 patients over three years. It found 3% experienced serious adverse drug reactions, mainly neurological, gastrointestinal, and psychiatric. This observational study provides…
