Patients who consume cannabis possessed “better hospitalization outcomes, including decreased length of stay and improved in-hospital mortality” as compared to those with no history of use.
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“These findings suggest that CBD could be an alternative to opioids for the treatment of arthritic pain,” authors concluded.
“Our findings suggest that medical marijuana legalization may have a negligible effect (if any) on cannabis use disorders in this population group.”
Consistent with prior research, scientists determined that a history of marijuana use was “inversely associated with BMI.”
Judges for the US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit ruled 2 to 1 that the residency requirement was “facially protectionist” and therefore unconstitutional.
“It is incumbent upon manufacturers to … improve label accuracy through a commitment to frequent and thorough independent testing procedures.”
Survey: Cannabis Reportedly More Effective Than Prescription Anti-Emetics for Hyperemesis Gravidarum
Investigators concluded, “This study adds to growing literature supporting antiemetic properties of cannabis and cannabinoid compounds while also suggesting their potential to treat HG.”
Researchers determined, “These findings add to the growing literature regarding the role of cannabinoids in blood pressure regulation.”