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Newest firstBackground Cannabis use is rising among adults, yet few users receive structured medical supervision. Older users face unique risks necessitating specialized oversight. Given their longitudinal relationships and detailed understanding of patients' health and goals, primary care providers are well-positioned to guide decisions and education about medical cannabis (MC). Further, because of their expertise in managin…
Open article record in new tab ↗Addiction literacy equips older adults with the knowledge to navigate substance use risks amid unique challenges like polypharmacy and social isolation. With rising trends in cannabis use among this group, targeted education can promote safe practices and reduce preventable harms. By fostering open conversations and integrating addiction literacy into healthcare, providers can support informed decision-making.
Open article record in new tab ↗1.The prescribing of multiple medicines to one individual, or polypharmacy, is increasingly common. While the use of multiple medications by a patient is often appropriate, in some cases prescribed medicines may not have the intended benefit and may even cause harm, and it is important to understand the clinical and economic implications of polypharmacy and interventions to optimise prescribing. In the UK, most on…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background Dietary supplement (DS) use is common and increasing among older adults, though much data available on use frequencies are from surveys and performed cross-sectionally. This paper sought to assess the frequency and pattern of dietary supplement use among older adults over time. Methods A secondary analysis of data from the AAA LongROAD study, a longitudinal prospective cohort study of older adult driver…
Background Cannabis use is increasing among adults to treat a variety of health conditions. Given the potential for interactions and adverse events, it is important to assess the use of medical cannabis along with other concomitant medications when assessing for polypharmacy. Methods The objective of this observational, longitudinal study was to examine medical cannabis (MC) use along with concomitant medications…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background Around 2% of the population have intellectual disabilities. Over one-third people with intellectual disabilities (PwID) present with 'challenging behaviour', which nosologically and diagnostically is an abstract concept. Challenging behaviour is influenced by a range of bio-psycho-social factors in a population, which is unable to suitably comprehend and/or communicate concerns. This predisposes to poor…
The 'entourage effect' term was originally coined in a pre-clinical study observing endogenous bio-inactive metabolites potentiating the activity of a bioactive endocannabinoid. As a hypothetical afterthought, this was proposed to hold general relevance to the usage of products based on Cannabis sativa L. The term was later juxtaposed to polypharmacy pertaining to full-spectrum medicinal Cannabis products exerting…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundNon-adherence to prescribed medication regimens can lead to suboptimal control of chronic health conditions and increased hospitalizations. Older adults may find it particularly challenging to self-manage medications due to physical and cognitive limitations resulting in medication non-adherence. While automated medication dispensing technologies may offer a solution for medication self-management among…
Endocannabinoids (eCBS) are endogenously derived lipid signaling molecules that serve as tissue hormones and interact with multiple targets, mostly within the endocannabinoid system (ECS). The ECS is a highly conserved regulatory system involved in homeostatic regulation, organ formation, and immunomodulation of chordates. The term "cannabinoid" evolved from the distinctive class of plant compounds found in Cannab…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background Falls and the resulting complications are common among frail older adults. We aimed to explore risk factors and potential prevention strategies for falls in elderly residents of Long-Term Care Facilities (LTCF). Methods This was a cross sectional study design using data from the Care by Design (CBD) study, within Nova Scotia's Capital District Health Authority. This observational time series cohort stud…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundAs far as we are aware, no previous systematic review and synthesis of the qualitative/descriptive literature on polypharmacy in anabolic-androgenic steroid(s) (AAS) users has been published.MethodWe systematically reviewed and synthesized qualitative/descriptive literature gathered from searches in electronic databases and by inspecting reference lists of relevant literature to investigate AAS users’ po…