Cannabis effects on cardiovascular health: Current evidence, gaps in knowledge, and future research directions.
A comprehensive 2025 review of cannabis cardiovascular effects reveals mixed evidence for major heart events but consistent associations with atrial arrhythmias. The analysis highlights significant knowledge gaps in cannabis cardiovascular safety,…
Higher THC Concentration Medicinal Cannabis Products Efficacy and Safety Considerations: A Rapid Review.
A rapid review of 15 studies examining higher THC medicinal cannabis efficacy found therapeutic benefits for chronic pain and PTSD. The review also confirmed increased risk of cognitive and psychiatric adverse effects. This evidence provides important…
Analysis of Data from 11,000 Youth Shows Slower Cognitive Progress for Cannabis Users
This study on cannabis adolescent cognitive development analyzes data from 11,000 youth, showing slower cognitive progress linked to cannabis use. The findings emphasize the importance of counseling about developmental risks. Clinicians should consider…
Understanding the Dangers of High-Potency Cannabis
High-potency cannabis risks are increasingly important as THC concentrations rise in legal markets. Clinical guidance on dosing and safety is essential to mitigate adverse effects. Understanding these risks helps clinicians counsel patients effectively.
The Marijuana of My Youth Is Long Gone: Understanding Modern Cannabis Potency
Cannabis potency clinical relevance is crucial for clinicians managing modern cannabis use. THC levels have increased dramatically, altering risk-benefit profiles. Understanding these changes helps guide safer dosing and patient education.
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…
Study Finds Cannabis Knowledge Gaps Among Thai Border Patients
A 2025 study reveals significant cannabis knowledge public health education gaps among patients near the Thai-Cambodian border. Over 60% could not identify safe uses or side effects of cannabis despite legalization. This highlights urgent needs for…
Canada’s Cannabis Safety Surveillance System: What Six Years of Adverse Reaction Reports Reveal
Cannabis safety pharmacovigilance in Canada from 2018 to 2024 highlights important patterns in adverse reaction reports. Most reports involve older adults using cannabis medically, with extracts frequently implicated. This surveillance data provides…
Six Years of Legal Cannabis in Canada: What Adverse Event Reports Reveal—and What They Can’t
This analysis of cannabis adverse reactions vigilance in Canada covers 698 reports from 2018 to 2024. Most cases involved cannabis extracts and were serious but only possibly linked to cannabis. The data highlight the need for structured monitoring of…
Understanding THC Safety: Insights Beyond Social Media Headlines
THC safety is a critical topic in cannabis clinical guidelines. Emerging research highlights the need for careful risk assessment. Clinicians must rely on peer-reviewed evidence rather than social media claims.