Search results for "Cannabis"
Cannabis-based products associated with chronic pain improvement, review finds
The strongest available evidence is for synthetic and extracted products with high and comparable THC-to-CBD ratios, both of which resulted in improvements in pain severity, according to a systematic review of 18 placebo-controlled trials and seven cohort studies.
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2022/06/07/1.htm
7 Jun 2022
Weighing benefits, harms of cannabis
Marijuana use has risen, so internists need to understand its real risks as well as its potential clinical uses, such as for chronic pain, chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, and multiple sclerosis spasticity symptoms.
https://acpinternist.org/archives/2019/04/weighing-benefits-harms-of-cannabis.htm
1 Apr 2019
Enrollment in medical cannabis programs increased more than 4-fold from 2016 to 2020
Medical cannabis laws in 35 states and Washington, D.C., expansion in the number of qualifying conditions, and increased enrollment nationally seem to be driving the upward trend.
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2022/06/14/4.htm
14 Jun 2022
Q&A: Cannabis use increasing among older adults
Cannabis use is on the rise among older adults, by almost 50% from 2016 to 2018, even in states where it hasn't been legalized for medicinal or recreational use.
https://acpinternist.org/archives/2021/03/cannabis-use-increasing-among-older-adults.htm
1 Mar 2021
One-fourth of cancer patients may use cannabis in state where it is legalized
The researchers noted that of the estimated 1.7 million patients in the United States diagnosed with cancer yearly, many will be exposed to increased local availability of cannabis, as well as permissiveness and nonscientific reports suggesting its benefits.
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2017/09/26/4.htm
26 Sep 2017
Keeping up with cannabis
This issue also covers psoriatic arthritis, staffing for primary care, and social determinants of health.
https://acpinternist.org/archives/2019/04/keeping-up-with-cannabis.htm
1 Apr 2019
Mental health issues, addiction concerns of legal marijuana
Physicians in states that have legalized marijuana should begin to educate and prepare themselves for discussing the perils of recreational use and related illnesses, some of which can be severely debilitating.
https://acpinternist.org/archives/2015/05/marijuana.htm
1 May 2015
Medical marijuana may help relieve some multiple sclerosis symptoms but has several safety concerns
Certain forms of medical marijuana can help treat some symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS), but they do not appear to be helpful in treating drug-induced movements in Parkinson's disease, a review by the American Academy of Neurology found.
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2014/04/29/1.htm
29 Apr 2014
Latest updates on ACP's priorities, initiatives
ACP Spotlight offers readers a look at ACP's current top priorities and initiatives, as well as highlights from our e-newsletter, ACP Internist Weekly.
https://acpinternist.org/archives/2022/07/latest-updates-on-acps-priorities-initiatives.htm
1 Jul 2022
Register now for ACP's one-day course on pain management in an environment of opioid de-escalation
The virtual course on Tuesday, Oct. 5, will provide education for internists on the latest strategies and best practices in pain management.
https://acpinternist.org/weekly/archives/2021/09/21/5.htm
21 Sep 2021