As cannabis is legalized and is more accessible in various forms across the country, there is increasing concern among health care providers about potential impact on children. Researchers at Nationwide Children’s Hospital have new findings to add to the existing evidence that cannabis exposure before birth can negatively impact children. In a study published today
The growing prevalence of cannabis use for both recreational and medical purposes has brought increased scrutiny to its potential side effects, particularly concerning sleep and memory. Recent research has revealed intriguing connections between long-term cannabis use, sleep disturbances, and memory issues. One of the critical insights from the research is the apparent contradiction between the
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Australia’s medicinal cannabis industry, once touted as the miracle cure for everything from stubbed toes to existential dread, is now revealing its true colours – and they’re not so green and wholesome after all. Recent investigations have peeled back the tie-dye curtain to expose a cesspool of dubious practices, gaping regulatory black holes, and a
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Preoperative Considerations: One of the primary concerns in treating cannabis users is preoperative counselling. Patients are often advised to taper their cannabis use before surgery to minimise the risk of adverse effects. Increased cannabis use is associated with higher rates of myocardial ischemia and a greater tolerance to standard anaesthesia doses, which can complicate surgical
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Review of the oral toxicity of cannabidiol (CBD) A B S T R A C T: Information in the published literature indicates that consumption of CBD can result in developmental and reproductive toxicity and hepatotoxicity outcomes in animal models. The trend of CBD-induced male reproductive toxicity has been observed in phylogenetically disparate organisms, from invertebrates
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A recent population-based retrospective cohort study published in JAMA Internal Medicine has explored the associations between prenatal cannabis use and maternal health outcomes during pregnancy. The study analysed pregnancies in Northern California from January 2011 to December 2019 and evaluated whether in utero exposure to cannabis is linked to various adverse maternal health conditions. Study
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Introduction: Cannabis use and cannabis use disorder (CUD) are associated with adverse psychosocial outcomes, but their impact on workplace absenteeism remains poorly understood. Moreover, few studies have examined the role of CUD severity. This study aims to address these gaps by examining the associations between cannabis use recency, frequency, CUD severity, and workplace absenteeism. Methods: Cross-sectional data
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The placebo effect is a fascinating phenomenon where a person experiences real changes in their health after receiving a treatment that has no therapeutic value. This effect is particularly notable in pain management. When a person believes they are receiving a pain-relieving treatment, their brain can release natural painkillers called endorphins. These chemicals interact with
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Cannabis research has come a long way, shedding light on its potential therapeutic benefits and risks. Yet, despite advancements, the integration of biomarkers—a critical tool for precise and objective measurement—remains noticeably absent from much of this research. This raises several questions: Why haven’t biomarkers been used more extensively in cannabis research? Is there a deliberate
The promotion and now clear marketing ‘spin’ on cannabinoids other than (but including) Delta 9 THC have been broadcast, largely unchecked for the last decade. Cannabidiol or CBD is just one of the 100 plus cannabinoids in this very complex and now completely unnatural plant that has been promoted as the ‘safe’ and health bringing
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