Comparative Review: Exercise Therapy and CBD for Muscular Dystrophy
Muscular dystrophy exercise therapy offers consistent benefits for muscle preservation in patients. This review compares exercise interventions with cannabidiol supplementation. Evidence supports exercise as a primary non-pharmacologic strategy for…
CBD for Sleep Disturbances: Trial Review
This page reviews a 2026 randomized placebo-controlled trial of CBD for sleep disturbances in adults with elevated trait worry. It explains what was measured, what was found, what was not proved, and why readers should be careful not to overstate a…
Magnetic Nanoparticles Anchored with Zeolites: Alternative Extraction for Cannabinoids
This study introduces magnetic nanoparticles extraction cannabinoids method anchored with zeolites for efficient cannabinoid detection. The dispersive magnetic solid-phase extraction enhances THC and CBD recovery from urine samples. This method offers…
Pilot Study on Cannabis Use and Autoimmune Rheumatic Disease Exacerbations
Cannabis use autoimmune rheumatic diseases is increasingly common among patients seeking symptom relief. This pilot study assesses correlations between cannabis use and disease flare frequency. Understanding these patterns is vital for clinical guidance…
What a 2026 Spinopelvic Fusion Study Adds to the Conversation
Cannabis use before spine surgery is a question many patients and surgeons now face with very little procedure-specific guidance. This review examines a 2026 study of spinopelvic fusion patients and finds that preoperative cannabis use was not associated…
Efficacy of high-definition transcranial direct current stimulation on craving in substance use disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
High-definition transcranial direct current stimulation is a promising noninvasive method for reducing craving in substance use disorders. This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluates its efficacy. The focus on craving highlights its potential role…
Medical Cannabis Authorization Linked to Modestly Higher Heart Failure Risk in Large Ontario Study
This Ontario cohort study examines medical cannabis cardiovascular safety, finding a modestly higher heart failure risk among authorized patients. The hazard ratio was 1.15, indicating a 15% increased risk for heart failure-related events. These findings…
Cannabis Use Linked to Increased Pain Interference and Depression in Older Adults
Cannabis use older adults depression pain was linked to more pain interference and depressive symptoms in a longitudinal observational study. The small cannabis-using subgroup limits causal conclusions. These findings highlight the need for cautious…
Young Moroccans’ Views on Cannabis Laws: Who Supports Medical Use—and Who Doesn’t
The Moroccan youth cannabis attitudes survey reveals significant differences in support for medical cannabis use based on sex, tobacco use, and depression status. Females were more opposed to medical cannabis legislation, while tobacco smokers and…
Nearly 1 in 6 Eye Clinic Patients Report Recent Marijuana Use—A Gap That Could Skew Glaucoma Diagnoses
The cannabis use glaucoma survey found that nearly 1 in 6 eye clinic patients reported recent marijuana use. This use may confound intraocular pressure measurements critical for glaucoma diagnosis. Understanding cannabis use patterns is essential for…
