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Newest firstIntroduction Chronic pain affects approximately 20% of U.S. adults, imposing significant burdens on individuals and healthcare systems. Medical cannabis has emerged as a potential therapy, yet its impact on healthcare utilization remains unclear. Methods This retrospective cohort study analyzed administrative data from a telehealth platform providing medical cannabis certifications across 36 U.S. states. Patients…
Open article record in new tab ↗IntroductionMedical cannabis use has expanded rapidly, yet long-term real-world safety data remain limited. We evaluated adverse-event (AE) frequency, severity, and predictors in a US telehealth registry of medical cannabis patients over one year. MethodsWe analyzed 14,313 adults who completed intake between June-August 2024. Patients reported any of 30 prespecified adverse events (AEs) and rated each on a 0-10 im…
Open article record in new tab ↗IntroductionPost-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a debilitating mental health condition commonly treated with medications like benzodiazepines (BZDs), despite their potential for negative long-term side effects. Medical cannabis has emerged as a possible adjunctive therapy for PTSD. However, the relationship between medical cannabis use, relief from PTSD symptoms, and the use of BZDs remains unclear. Thus, we…
Open article record in new tab ↗Introduction Cannabis policy is rapidly changing in the USA and across the globe, with 24 states legalizing cannabis for adult use and 38 states making medical cannabis available for those with qualified conditions. Building on prior evidence, we reviewed the recently published literature (from the past 5 years) focused on the treatment effects of naturally derived medical cannabis products within the pediatric po…
Open article record in new tab ↗IntroductionTelemedicine has the potential to improve healthcare access and reduce disparities. We examined whether the incidence rate of medical cannabis patients (MC) was associated with concentrated disadvantage in Pennsylvania in 2022, accounting for a population of patients approved through telemedicine. MethodsThis zip code-level analysis examined associations between the Concentrated Disadvantage Index (CDI…
Open article record in new tab ↗IntroductionMedical cannabis is increasingly used as a therapy for managing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Patients with PTSD often have high healthcare utilization rates, particularly for acute services. This study examines the association between medical cannabis treatment and healthcare utilization among patients with PTSD. MethodsWe conducted a retrospective cohort study using cross-sectional data with…
Open article record in new tab ↗IntroductionRecent studies suggest that medical cannabis laws might contribute to a reduction in health insurance costs within the individual health insurance markets at the state level. We investigated the effects of adopting a medical cannabis law on the cost of employer-sponsored health insurance. MethodsWe analyzed state-level data from the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey - Insurance Component (MEPS-IC) Priva…
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