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In this video we dive into the facts and myths about marijuana use during pregnancy. Research to date does not support the use of marijuana during pregnancy, despite its effectiveness in providing relief for pregnancy symptoms. This video was made by McMaster students: Priyanka Lamba, Makenzie Lamb, and Purviben Mahida in collaboration with the McMaster
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Part 3 of our opioid series supported by the NIHCM Foundation looks at the potential for marijuana to improve outcomes in opioid addiction therapy. Some studies have shown that prescribing marijuana can ease the path to shaking an opioid dependence. There’s some new research in this area, and we’ll go through some of the studies.
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There’s been a lot of debate about medical marijuana over the years. Mike Bertaut takes a closer look at the discussion. Update: In 2020, the Louisiana Legislature passed a bill that allowed doctors to recommend medical marijuana for any debilitating condition. SUBSCRIBE TODAY https://www.youtube.com/user/BlueCrossLa LET’S CONNECT Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/bluecrossla LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/blue-cross-blue-shield-of-louisiana Twitter | https://twitter.com/BCBSLA
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Medical marijuana for the treatment of epilepsy has been a controversial and intriguing topic for the last few years. Drawing upon both clinical experience and research findings, the panelists discuss the potential medical benefits and risks of using medical marijuana as a treatment for epilepsy. The panelists also review the legal and practical issues associated
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Presented by Harvard graduate students Nick Jikomes, John Hatch, and Kayla Davis. Fall 2015 Lecture Series. Marijuana is a psychoactive substance widely used for both recreational and medicinal purposes. Medical marijuana is currently being used to treat a number of chronic conditions and diseases, despite its variable legal status in the U.S. This lecture will
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“I could see endocannabinoids as being a really good conduit to relieving the opioid epidemic.” Nathan Fried, assistant professor of biology, discusses the potential of medical marijuana for replacing opioids as a pain treatment. Fried joined the Rutgers University–Camden faculty in the fall of 2018. He specializes in neuroscience and is currently studying the connections
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Risk factors in the use of medical marijuana for rheumatic diseases include impact on cognition, and possible increases in depression and lung cancer, according to a presentation at the American College of Rheumatology annual meeting. There has been limited evidence to date on the efficacy or risks for using medical marijuana for treating patients with
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Roughly 35,000 Utahns are legally able to purchase medical marijuana and cannabis products thanks to a proposition voted on less than 3 years ago. The fact Prop 2 even got onto the 2018 ballot was surprising to many. It shocked many more when it passed with a convincing majority. Now, Tim Pickett says it is
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Speaker(s): Sanjay Gupta, Staci Gruber Date: Wednesday, October 8, 2014 – 6:00pm Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Chief Medical Correspondent at CNN, joined Dr. Staci Gruber, Associate Professor of Psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, for a discussion on medical marijuana. Gupta spoke of his experience studying the effects of medical marijuana and recounting stories of patients using
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Hugh Hempel is a technology industry veteran turned health care entrepreneur. In this moving talk he discusses how medicinal cannabis has enriched the lives of his ailing 11 year-old daughters. This talk will challenge your views of medical marijuana. Hugh Hempel is a technology industry veteran turned healthcare entrepreneur. During his 30-year career in high
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