Health
People who use therapeutic cannabis are more likely to use nicotine, too
People who use therapeutic cannabis are more likely to also use nicotine products than the general population, according to a Rutgers study.
Aug 23, 2022
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Medications
Medical marijuana for pain is linked to slight rise in heart trouble
People who use medical marijuana to treat chronic pain may have a slightly heightened risk of heart arrhythmias, a preliminary study suggests.
Aug 23, 2022
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Addiction
New study shows patient preference for medical cannabis products in the absence of clinical guidelines
Due to a lack of publicly available data, understanding what products medical cannabis patients use for various conditions has mostly come from survey responses. In a new study, USC Schaeffer Center researchers established ...
Aug 20, 2022
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Medications
Sleep medication use drops dramatically among Americans
Americans aren't turning to pharmaceutical options as often in the never-ending battle for a good night's sleep.
Aug 16, 2022
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Addiction
Researchers use artificial intelligence tools to speed critical information on drug overdose deaths
An automated process based on computer algorithms that can read text from medical examiners' death certificates can substantially speed up data collection of overdose deaths—which in turn can ensure a more rapid public ...
Aug 8, 2022
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Medications
More women turning to medical cannabis for relief of menopause symptoms
The legalization of medical cannabis has led to its use in treating a growing number of health problems. A new study suggests that it is becoming more common for women to use medical cannabis for menopause-related symptoms. ...
Aug 3, 2022
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Surgery
Female sex is associated with additional treatments following surgical therapies for intermittent claudication
It turns out that your sex may determine how you are treated for circulatory problems in the legs that cause muscle pain during walking or exercise. This condition, intermittent claudication (IC), is one of the more common ...
Jul 12, 2022
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Health
Swiss to lift ban on medical use cannabis
The Swiss government on Wednesday decided to lift the ban on cannabis for medical use from August 1.
Jun 22, 2022
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Pediatrics
A smart jumpsuit tracks infants' motor development
New wearable technology creates new possibilities for assessing the neurological development of young children. Early motor assessment is essential for supporting the early detection of neurodevelopmental problems and their ...
Jun 17, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study finds tuberculosis treatment during pregnancy is safe for mom and baby
Seven out of 10 pregnant women were cured of their multidrug-resistant tuberculosis and delivered healthy babies after taking a medication that had previously been considered unsafe in pregnancy, a new Curtin and Telethon ...
Jun 13, 2022
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