Tag: Marijuana
Recreational Marijuana Legalization Tied to More Pediatric ED Visits
Increased frequency, severity of ED visits for cannabis exposure in children tied to legalization of commercial cannabis edibles in Ontario
Delayed Cerebral Ischemia Increased for Cannabis Users With aSAH
Independent association seen for cannabis use with DCI in patients with aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage
Percentage of Teens Reporting Drug Use Declined in 2021
Proportion of teens in grades 8, 10, and 12 reporting alcohol, marijuana use decreased significantly
Symptom Relief Cited for Cannabis Use During Pregnancy
Reasons reported for cannabis use similar for prepregnancy and lactation periods with emphasis on symptom management during pregnancy
Whole-Plant Cannabis Effective, Tolerated for Pediatric Epilepsy
86 percent reduction seen in seizure frequency for children with intractable epilepsy, with no significant adverse events
Higher Frequency Cannabis Use Tied to Demographic Factors
Young and racial minority populations, those with low socioeconomic status more likely to have higher frequency use
Triple Use of E-Cigarettes, Cigarettes, Marijuana Prevalent Among Teens
Triple users have elevated risk profiles on levels of psychosocial variables compared with other groups
Women Report Using Cannabis to Relieve Menopause Symptoms
Survey reveals that some women believe cannabis helps with symptoms that overlap with menopause, such as sleep issues and anxiety
AAOS: Knee Replacement Readmissions Higher Among Marijuana Users
Readmission rates higher for preoperative marijuana users compared with nonusers at 90 days and at one year following total knee arthroplasty
Cannabis Use Lower in Cancer Survivors Than General Population
Factors associated with use or nonuse found to be similar between the groups