12-Month Patient-Reported Outcomes Among Urine Toxicology-Identified Substance Users After Elective Spine Surgery: A Prospective Longitudinal Cohort Study.
While prior studies have examined the role of opioids, alcohol, and marijuana use on early postoperative outcomes after elective spine surgery, longitudinal ...
Fear of recurrence, secondary cancers, and health problems in long-term survivors of childhood cancer: Findings from a Canadian cohort.
Survivors of childhood cancer are at lifelong risk for health problems, secondary cancers, and recurrence. However, little is known about their fears related...
Impact of Preoperative Marijuana Use on Functional Recovery and Complications After Spinopelvic Fusion in Adult Spinal Deformity.
With the rising prevalence of marijuana use and increasing rates of complex spinal deformity surgeries, understanding the impact of cannabis on perioperative...
Real-Time and Long-Term Effects of Medical Marijuana on Older Adults: Protocol for a Prospective Cohort Study.
Older adults represent the fastest-growing group of medical marijuana (MM) users in the United States, with chronic pain being the most common reason for use...
Trends in Cannabis Urine Drug Screen Testing in Colorado’s Largest Health System
This study analyzes cannabis urine drug screen trends in Colorado's largest health system. It highlights changes in testing rates and positivity over time. The findings reveal demographic factors influencing cannabis testing patterns.
Cannabis Use Is Associated With Increased Healthcare Utilization and Poorer Outcomes in Cyclical Vomiting Syndrome-A Propensity Matched Analysis of 34,988 Individuals.
Cyclical Vomiting Syndrome (CVS) poses a significant financial burden on the healthcare system due to frequent emergency department (ED) visits and hospitali...
Daily Anxiety and Depressive Symptoms Linked to Cannabis-Alcohol Co-Use
Rapidly changing cannabis legalization has increased cannabis use and co-use with alcohol. This study examines daily cannabis anxiety co-use among Black sexual and gender minority people. Findings highlight associations with anxiety and depressive…
Endocannabinoid responses to relief of obstruction in acute injured kidney: a prospective observational study.
The endocannabinoid system (ECS) regulates homeostasis, inflammation, and organ-specific function. In the kidney, ECS activity modulates renal hemodynamics, ...
Association of Cannabis Use Disorder Versus Other Substance Use Disorders With Psychiatric Conditions: A Propensity-Matched Retrospective Cohort Analysis.
This study examines the association cannabis use disorder psychiatric conditions compared to other substance use disorders. Researchers used a propensity-matched retrospective cohort analysis. The findings highlight differences in mental disorder risks…
Demographics, Methods, and Perceived Benefits of Cannabis Use in Cancer Patients
This study examines cannabis use among cancer patients, focusing on demographics, methods, and perceived benefits. It highlights key factors influencing use and patient experiences. Understanding cannabis use among cancer patients can inform clinical…