Placenta May Hide Early Warning Signs of Schizophrenia Risk – ScienceAlert
WHY IT MATTERS: Pregnant patients currently using cannabis for nausea or anxiety should understand that new preclinical evidence suggests THC exposure may alter placental biology in ways potentially linked to long-term neurodevelopmental risk in their…
Can the placenta predict schizophrenia risk? Lessons from prenatal cannabis exposure
WHY IT MATTERS: If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant and currently use cannabis, this research underscores why having an honest, judgment-free conversation with your physician about timing, risks, and alternatives is essential for both your…
Cannabis and Pregnancy: 5 Hidden Truths Doctors Ignore
Cannabis and pregnancy is not a black-and-white issue—but you wouldn’t know that from most media headlines. In this thought-provoking piece, Dr. Caplan breaks down the uncomfortable truths about risk, suffering, and why patients deserve personalized,…
The use of cannabis and perceptions of its effect on fertility among infertility patients
As a result of cannabis use being legalized in Canada in October 2018, more Canadians have reported to begin consuming it in recent years. Meanwhile, scientific study has demonstrated multiple consequences of cannabis use on fertility in both men and…
The Effects of Cannabis sativa L. Seed (Hemp Seed) on Reproductive and Neurobehavioral End Points in Rats
Hemp is defined as a cannabis plant with 0.3% or less THC – the compound responsible for the psychoactive effects of marijuana – in constituents. Marijuana, and specifically THC, were found by research on mammals to be toxic for embryos and…
April 26th, 2020
Cannabis teratology explains current patterns of Coloradan congenital defects- the contribution of increased cannabinoid exposure to rising teratological trends In Summary Researchers have recently found that the frequency of major birth defects has…