Anesthesia Considerations for Cannabis Users in Clinical Practice
Anesthesia cannabis management is critical for safe perioperative care. Cannabis use alters pain sensitivity and drug metabolism, impacting anesthesia protocols. Patients should disclose cannabis use to optimize surgical outcomes.
CBD and Anxiety in 2026: What the Research Actually Says About Cannabidiol for Stress
CBD anxiety treatment research in 2026 highlights emerging evidence and clinical trials exploring cannabidiol's role in managing anxiety. While promising, current studies show mixed results and emphasize the need for proper dosing and awareness of drug…
The A Block: Renaming a Phoenix High School and Cannabis Kiosks for Seniors
Cannabis accessibility initiatives for seniors require clinical oversight to ensure appropriate screening, dosing, and drug interaction management. Older adults have higher rates of polypharmacy and age-related physiological changes that significantly…
Cannabis Use in Older Surgical Patients: What Anesthesiologists Need to Know
Cannabis anesthesia older adults is an emerging concern as use rises among surgical patients over 65. This review highlights perioperative risks including respiratory and cardiovascular effects. Understanding cannabis anesthesia older adults interactions…
Older Adults on Medical Cannabis Face Doubled Intoxication Risk When Co-Prescribed Narrow Therapeutic Index Drugs
Medical cannabis drug interactions older adults face are a growing concern, especially with narrow therapeutic index drugs. A large Ontario cohort study found a 2.61-fold increase in intoxication risk among older adults co-prescribed cannabis and these…
Older Adults and Medical Cannabis: Promising Interest, Scarce Evidence
Medical cannabis older adults safety is a critical concern given limited evidence. Most studies focus on younger populations, leaving gaps in geriatric data. Risks include cognitive and cardiovascular effects unique to older adults.
Anesthesia Needs for Cannabis Users During Wisdom Tooth Surgery
Propofol dosing cannabis users require during third molar removal under intravenous anesthesia may be higher than nonusers. This study highlights the need for tailored anesthetic management in cannabis-exposed patients. Understanding propofol dosing…
A Geriatrics Cannabis Clinic Shows Feasibility—But Not Yet Effectiveness
This report highlights geriatric cannabis clinic feasibility in a medically complex older adult population. It reveals an average of 4.6 drug interactions per patient, emphasizing pharmacological risks. The study underscores the need for structured…
Investigating the Synergistic Effect of Cannabis Extract PHEC-66 and Chemotherapy on Melanoma
This study explores cannabis chemotherapy interactions melanoma by testing the cannabis extract PHEC-66 with chemotherapy agents on melanoma cells. Results show potential additive and antagonistic effects depending on the drug. Understanding cannabis…
Safety and Efficacy of MAOIs in Patients Using Psychoactive Substances
Monoamine oxidase inhibitors drug interactions safety is crucial for patients using psychoactive substances. This review highlights the relative safety of MAOIs in such patients. Careful monitoring and individualized assessment are essential for optimal…