News Feature Channel: Marijuana

Hackensack Meridian JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute: Leading the Way in PM&R Innovation at AAPMR 2024

Hackensack Meridian Health — Mon, 04 Nov 2024 11:00:29 EST

Hackensack Meridian JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute, a nationally recognized leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation, is proud to announce its participation in the upcoming American Academy of Physical Medicine And Rehabilitation Annual Assembly (AAPMR) 2024 Annual Assembly, taking place November 6-10 in San Diego, CA.

Nearly 6% of Pregnant Women Report Marijuana Use

University of Georgia — Fri, 01 Nov 2024 09:00:34 EST

A new study from the University of Georgia College of Public Health found that about 6% of pregnant women reported using marijuana during the last month, and many did not associate it with health risks.

Cannabis Use in Adolescence: Visible Effects on Brain Structure

Universite de Montreal — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 12:00:43 EST

A collaborative study sheds light on how cannabis use affects brain development in young people, the main one being atrophy of certain regions of the cerebral cortex.

Expert Available: Edibles are Not a Treat at Halloween

Stony Brook University — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 13:00:35 EST

Cannabis Use During Pregnancy Can Impact Thinking and Learning Skills, Increase Aggression Among Children, Study Shows

Nationwide Children's Hospital — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 11:00:00 EST

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.

Dramatic Drop in Marijuana Use Among U.S. Youth Over a Decade: (2011 to 2021)

Florida Atlantic University — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 08:30:36 EST

Among 88,183 U.S. high school students, marijuana use declined from 23.1% in 2011 to 15.8% in 2021, with first-time use before age 13 dropping from 8.1% to 4.9%. In 2021, use was highest among 12th graders (22.4%) and 11th graders (18.7%). Notably, girls (17.8%) surpassed boys (13.6%) in reported use in 2021, reversing past trends. While Asian, Hispanic, and white adolescents saw declines, Black adolescents had a higher usage rate of 20.5% in 2021, indicating ongoing racial disparities.

Expert Offers Tips on How to Keep Halloween Spooky - and Safe

Rutgers University-New Brunswick — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 15:20:38 EST

A Rutgers New Jersey Poison Control Center official discusses how adults can reduce risks of poisoning for themselves, children and pets

Concept Matrix Solutions, Inc. Announces Breakthrough Cannabis Oil Extraction Technology

CONCEPT MATRIX SOLUTIONS — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 15:40:08 EST

Concept Matrix Solutions, Inc., ("CMS") or the ("Company"), a privately held vertically integrated biotechnology company dedicated to developing and manufacturing innovative delivery forms in both pharmaceutical and nutraceutical spaces today announced that it has received patent issuance from the U.S. Patent Office (USPTO) regarding U.S. Patent No. 11,541,089 for its "Oil Extract of Cannabis and Method for Obtaining."

UCLA Health Expert on the Rise and Hidden Health Risks of Blunt Smoking

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), Health Sciences — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 10:35:44 EST

Researchers Putting CBD to the Test From Behind the Wheel

West Virginia University — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 09:05:02 EST

As cannabidiol products -- commonly known as CBD -- become more readily available, West Virginia University researchers are working to gain a broader understanding of how the substance influences driving performance and whether the effects differ between men and women.

Expert Available: DEA's Move to Reclassify Marijuana Sparks Debate on Health, Access, and Research

George Washington University — Thu, 10 Oct 2024 12:00:02 EST

In response to President Biden's call to reclassify marijuana, the DEA began the process of rescheduling marijuana from a Schedule I to Schedule III drug. ...

Chronic Pain Patients Are More Supportive of Cannabis Access Than Doctors

Rutgers University-New Brunswick — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 11:05:17 EST

A study involving Rutgers Health researchers reveals a gap between patient and physician attitudes on medical marijuana policies.

Clinical Trial Shows Synthetic Cannabis Reduces Agitation in Alzheimer's Disease

Johns Hopkins Medicine — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 10:00:30 EST

In a study led by the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and Tufts University School of Medicine, researchers show that a pill form of the drug dronabinol, an FDA-approved synthetic version of marijuana's main ingredient, THC, reduces agitation in patients with Alzheimer's by an average of 30%.

Hemp Shows High Promise as Potential Natural Insecticide

Ohio State University — Wed, 18 Sep 2024 09:05:28 EST

As part of the race to combat global insecticide resistance, new research shows that the same CBD people use to treat a variety of ailments is also extremely effective at killing mosquito larvae.

Central America Could Play Troubling New Role in Cocaine Trade

Ohio State University — Tue, 17 Sep 2024 15:05:21 EST

For many decades, the coca plant - the main ingredient in cocaine - has been grown almost exclusively in South America. But a new study shows that nearly half of northern Central America appears to be highly suitable for cultivating this lucrative cash crop.

Medical Marijuana Users See Short-Term Gains in Health-Related Quality of Life, PCOM Study Finds

Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 12:05:43 EST

A study of hundreds of people using medical marijuana reported "rapid and significant improvements" in health-related quality of life over the first three months, according to new research led by Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM).

Cannabis and older adults: Poll shows current use patterns, beliefs and risks

Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 08:00:00 EST

One in 5 older adults used cannabis products that include THC in the last year. Among them, 20% said they drove within 2 hours of using cannabis, and a similar percentage said they experience at least one potential signs of addiction.

Boosting Cannabis Production: The Science Behind Bud Abundance

Chinese Academy of Sciences — Tue, 10 Sep 2024 06:05:42 EST

Scientists have identified a crucial gene, CsMIKC1,that controls the number of flowering sites in Cannabis sativa, a finding that could significantly enhance both medicinal and grain yields. The study reveals how CsMIKC1 drives inflorescence development, offering new pathways to boost productivity in Cannabis cultivation.

Cannabis Exposure during Pregnancy Had Sex-dependent Effects on Rats' Breathing in Adult Offspring

American Physiological Society (APS) — Fri, 06 Sep 2024 18:05:54 EST

Plastic surgery patients who use marijuana also have elevated nicotine levels

Wolters Kluwer Health: Lippincott — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 11:00:08 EST

Marijuana use is common among patients considering plastic surgery and is associated with elevated nicotine levels on laboratory tests, reports a paper in the September issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery(r), the official medical journal of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS). The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.