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Newest firstMedicinal cannabis use is increasing worldwide, yet its impacts on driving safety in frequent users are not clearly understood. A more comprehensive understanding of the effects of THC on driving behaviour in frequent users is needed to guide drug driving policy and evidence-based advice for medicinal cannabis consumers. This study investigated the acute effects of orally ingested THC oil on medicinal cannabis use…
Open article record in new tab ↗OBJECTIVE: We aimed to explore how women living in places with legalized recreational cannabis perceive perinatal cannabis use, and how legalization potentially impacts their experiences. METHODS: Between September 2024 and December 2025, we searched databases including PubMed, CINAHL, Scopus, PsycINFO, and Web of Science. All research reports were screened and evaluated based on the inclusion and exclusion criter…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundArtificial Intelligence (AI) is increasingly integrated into healthcare systems worldwide and medical schools worldwide have begun integrating AI into their curricula. The healthcare system in Iraq is currently undergoing development and AI has not yet been adopted in clinical practice in Erbil; in addition, no formal AI instruction has been incorporated into the medical education curriculum. The aim of…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundConventionally, infertility has been regarded as primarily a female issue, leading to misconceptions, stigma, and underrepresentation of male infertility in healthcare discussions. This study assessed the knowledge, attitude and perception of Undergraduates towards male infertility in Osun State University. MethodsA descriptive cross-sectional design was employed to select 300 undergraduates via multista…
Background This study characterised the use and perceptions of cannabis and vaping in people with cystic fibrosis (CF) and CF transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR)-related disorder followed by a large Canadian adult CF clinic. It also aimed to assess whether cannabis legalisation in Canada affected perceived benefits and harms, and whether media attention regarding e-cigarette or vaping product use-associated…
Background Vaping is increasing in popularity. Vape products are offered in a wide variety and promise to reduce harms associated with cigarette smoking, among other claims. The motivations for vaping in patients with substance use disorder are largely unknown. Aims To describe perceptions and motivations regarding vaping among patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) who vape. Method A convergent mixed-methods stu…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundMedication errors are frequent but preventable. Critically ill patients may suffer, on average, 1.7 medical errors each day & some of which may be life-threatening. Such errors can be life-threatening because of the severity of the patients and comorbidities they have. ObjectivesTo assess the knowledge about medication error and safety among critical care nurses and assess the effect of implementation of…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background and Objectives: In this study we analyzed the perceived effectiveness of cannabidiol (CBD) in adult women with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Materials and Methods: We conducted an online cross-sectional survey which assessed disease severity and quality of life (QOL) in women with IBD (Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis) who used CBD versus those who did not. The survey included: the Harvey-Brad…
Objective The abuse of prescription drugs and over-the-counter medicines has been a major issue addressed as a serious public health problem worldwide. This study explored factors contributing to substance abuse in Korea by examining the status of substance abuse among Korean adults and evaluating their knowledge, attitudes, and intentions toward substance abuse. Methods Data were collected online from a sample of…
Open article record in new tab ↗Given diversified cannabis products, we examined associations between cannabis consumption methods and cannabis risk perception of smoking cannabis 1-2 times a week. Using the 2022 U.S. National Survey on Drug Use and Health data (N = 12,796 past-year adult cannabis users; M = 6127 and F = 6669), we used multinomial and binary logistic regression models. Smoking was the most prevalent method, followed by eating/dr…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background Despite multiple recommendations and strategies implemented at a national and international level, cigarette smoking, alcohol consumption, and cannabis use during pregnancy remains high in most countries. The objective of this study was to examine key stakeholders' perception of the treatment interventions adopted in Spain, to identify political, organizational and personal factors associated with succe…
Background Lebanon remains as one of the major sources of cannabis worldwide. In 2020, its government passed a legislation enabling the cultivation of local medicinal cannabis. This first study following the legislative change examines the overlapping use of cannabis for recreational/medicinal purposes and characteristics of the distinct cannabis user types. Methods A total of 1230 young adults (18-24 years) fille…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background Perception of health risk can influence household rules, but little is known about how the perception of harm from cannabis secondhand smoke (cSHS) is related to having a complete ban on in-home cannabis smoking. We examined this association among a nationally representative sample of United States adults. Methods Respondents were 21,381 adults from the cross-sectional Marijuana Use and Environmental Su…
BackgroundThe development of effective vaccines was a promising tool for ending the pandemic. However, the success of a vaccination programme depends heavily on achieving significant community acceptance. In Cameroon, numerous studies have investigated the level of acceptance, hesitancy and perception of COVID-19 vaccines, with mixed results. To provide a comprehensive understanding of these parameters, this meta-…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundMedical laboratory professionals play vital role in healthcare. The growing demand for quality laboratory services and emerging technologies underscore the crucial need for Continuing Professional Development (CPD). However, there is limited information on CPD programs in Ethiopia. Thus, this study aimed to assess medical laboratory professionals perceptions, attitudes, and challenges towards CPD and imp…
Open article record in new tab ↗Introduction The global popularity of cannabidiol (CBD) led to its approval for human use in Thailand and potential use in animals. Many studies revealed CBD's efficacy in treating chronic osteoarthritis (OA) in dogs. To facilitate tailored CBD product development for canine OA and ensure market success, this study explores Thai veterinarians' perception of CBD for canine OA. Methods In-depth interviews were condu…
AbstractObjectivesGuidance is lacking for medical cannabis use in Canadian schools in both legislation and approach; the impact of ambiguous policy on patient care is unknown. A qualitative study was undertaken to explore the experiences of clinicians who care for school-aged children who take medical cannabis.MethodsSemi-structured interviews were recorded and transcribed verbatim. Qualitative content analysis pe…
Open article record in new tab ↗Importance Expanding cannabis medicalization and legalization increases the urgency to understand the factors associated with acute driving impairment. Objective To determine, in a large sample of regular cannabis users, the magnitude and time course of driving impairment produced by smoked cannabis of different Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) content, the effects of use history, and concordance between perceived im…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background: COVID-19 vaccines were made available to the public by the end of 2020. However, little is known about COVID-19 booster dose (CBD) vaccine perception among healthcare workers (HCW) worldwide. The present study aims to assess the perception of CBD vaccines among healthcare workers in India and Saudi Arabia (SA). Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among HCWs in two countries, India and SA. Da…
Background Substance abuse is a public health concern given its high prevalence worldwide. The early onset of such abuse predicts greater severity of addiction, morbidity, and use of multiple drugs. The use of psychoactive substances among Brazilian university students is frequent and cannabis stands out as the most consumed illicit drug. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of cannabis use among medical stud…
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