Emergency Department Visits for Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome Surge in Young Adults: CDC Surveillance 2023-2026
Cannabis hyperemesis syndrome diagnosis is increasingly recognized in emergency departments, with CDC data showing a surge in visits among young adults. Improved diagnostic coding since 2025 reveals a true clinical and public health concern. Awareness…
What a New Study Reveals About Cannabis and Inguinal Hernia Repair Outcomes
A recent study on cannabis exposure and outcomes after inguinal hernia repair found no significant increase in early wound complications. However, it identified a higher long-term recurrence rate after open repair in cannabis users. These findings…
Ohio Launches Cannabis and Pregnancy Education Campaign
Ohio cannabis pregnancy campaign: Ohio launched a statewide cannabis education campaign focused on pregnancy and preconception. The message creates an opportunity for earlier, nonjudgmental counseling. CED explains the clinical evidence, its limits, and…
Black Market Cannabis Products Pose Clinical Safety Risks for Patients
Black market cannabis products with doubled THC concentrations and novel cannabinoid combinations pose significant safety risks for patients seeking therapeutic alternatives. These unregulated formulations lack quality control, potency verification, and…
Cannabis News Digest: Legal Challenges and Medical Practice Updates
This cannabis medical news digest reviews recent developments in cannabis law enforcement, safety concerns, and business practices. Dr. Caplan provides clinical perspective on how these issues affect medical cannabis practice. The digest highlights…
Fewer than 1 in 5 Older Adults Discuss Cannabis Use with Clinicians
A recent study reveals that fewer than 20% of older adults discuss cannabis use with their healthcare providers, creating a significant older adults cannabis communication gap. This lack of disclosure puts seniors at risk for dangerous drug interactions…
Medical Cannabis Quality Standards vs Street Cannabis Safety
Medical cannabis quality standards ensure patient safety through rigorous testing and pharmaceutical-grade production. Street cannabis lacks these safety protocols, potentially exposing patients to contaminants and inconsistent dosing. Understanding…
Cannabis Edibles and Alcohol Combined Make Driving More Dangerous Than Either Alone, Johns Hopkins RCT Finds
Cannabis alcohol co-use driving risk is no longer theoretical, it is now clearly demonstrated in a controlled clinical trial. This Johns Hopkins RCT shows that combining edibles with alcohol impairs driving more than either substance alone, even below…
Drugs detected in suspected pediatric exposures: a 5-year review.
A 5-year hospital study found pediatric cannabis exposure emergency department detection patterns showing cannabis metabolites among the most frequently identified compounds in children presenting with suspected toxic ingestions. This surveillance data…
Hidden nicotine: Cotinine levels among young adult Black men who smoke cannabis blunts.
A new study reveals that over half of young adults using cannabis blunts have measurable nicotine exposure despite reporting no tobacco use. This research highlights the hidden nicotine exposure cannabis blunts may contain and its clinical implications…