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Released: 22-Nov-2024 4:20 PM EST
Alcohol Use Identified by UTHealth Houston Researchers as Most Common Predictor of Escalated Cannabis Vaping Among Youths in Texas
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Alcohol use was the most common predictor of escalating cannabis vaping among youth and young adults, independent of demographic factors, according to research by UTHealth Houston published this month in the journal Social Science & Medicine.

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Released: 4-Nov-2024 11:00 AM EST
Hackensack Meridian JFK Johnson Rehabilitation Institute: Leading the Way in PM&R Innovation at AAPMR 2024
Hackensack Meridian Health

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.

Released: 1-Nov-2024 9:00 AM EDT
Nearly 6% of Pregnant Women Report Marijuana Use
University of Georgia

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.

Released: 29-Oct-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Cannabis Use in Adolescence: Visible Effects on Brain Structure
Universite de Montreal

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.

24-Oct-2024 11:30 AM EDT
Cannabis Use During Pregnancy Can Impact Thinking and Learning Skills, Increase Aggression Among Children, Study Shows
Nationwide Children's Hospital

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.

Newswise: Dramatic Drop in Marijuana Use Among U.S. Youth Over a Decade: (2011 to 2021)
Released: 28-Oct-2024 8:30 AM EDT
Dramatic Drop in Marijuana Use Among U.S. Youth Over a Decade: (2011 to 2021)
Florida Atlantic University

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.

Newswise: Expert Offers Tips on How to Keep Halloween Spooky – and Safe
Released: 23-Oct-2024 3:20 PM EDT
Expert Offers Tips on How to Keep Halloween Spooky – and Safe
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

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

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Released: 22-Oct-2024 3:40 PM EDT
Concept Matrix Solutions, Inc. Announces Breakthrough Cannabis Oil Extraction Technology
CONCEPT MATRIX SOLUTIONS

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."

   
Newswise: Researchers Putting CBD to the Test From Behind the Wheel
Released: 15-Oct-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Researchers Putting CBD to the Test From Behind the Wheel
West Virginia University

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.

Released: 10-Oct-2024 12:00 PM EDT
Expert Available: DEA's Move to Reclassify Marijuana Sparks Debate on Health, Access, and Research
George Washington University

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. ...

Released: 2-Oct-2024 11:05 AM EDT
Chronic Pain Patients Are More Supportive of Cannabis Access Than Doctors
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

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

Newswise: Clinical Trial Shows Synthetic Cannabis Reduces Agitation in Alzheimer’s Disease
Released: 2-Oct-2024 10:00 AM EDT
Clinical Trial Shows Synthetic Cannabis Reduces Agitation in Alzheimer’s Disease
Johns Hopkins Medicine

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%.

Released: 18-Sep-2024 9:05 AM EDT
Hemp Shows High Promise as Potential Natural Insecticide
Ohio State University

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.

Released: 17-Sep-2024 3:05 PM EDT
Central America Could Play Troubling New Role in Cocaine Trade
Ohio State University

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.

Released: 16-Sep-2024 12:05 PM EDT
Medical Marijuana Users See Short-Term Gains in Health-Related Quality of Life, PCOM Study Finds
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine

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).

Newswise: Cannabis and older adults: Poll shows current use patterns, beliefs and risks
9-Sep-2024 12:05 PM EDT
Cannabis and older adults: Poll shows current use patterns, beliefs and risks
Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan

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.

Newswise: Boosting Cannabis Production: The Science Behind Bud Abundance
Released: 10-Sep-2024 6:05 AM EDT
Boosting Cannabis Production: The Science Behind Bud Abundance
Chinese Academy of Sciences

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.



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