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    Background and Objectives Patients with epilepsy have long sought alternatives to conventional antiseizure medications (ASMs) for the treatment of their epilepsy and to improve the significant side effect burden of ASMs and comorbidities. It was established before the legalization of marijuana in Canada in 2018 that many patients with epilepsy use marijuana to treat their seizures or for recreational purposes. However, there exists no current data on the prevalence and habits of marijuana use in the Canadian epilepsy population since legalization. Methods We conducted a nationwide cross-sectional survey of patients recruited through health care providers or epilepsy organizations to investigate marijuana usage habits and perceptions. Results From 395 responses obtained through the survey, 221 responses stated that they used marijuana within the past year. A history of seizures for more than 10 years was noted in 50.7% (n = 148) patients with generalized seizures being the most common t

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    BJ Miller, MD, shares how marijuana and palliative care can help patients living with serious illness—from managing pain and symptoms to reframing perspectives.

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    Most states have approved cannabis to treat forty-two diseases and conditions. And yet it remains a federally designated Schedule I drug (for now). So is it a scourge, a savior, or something in between?

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    May 19, 2023 — Findings from a study examining the relationship between marijuana use and peripheral artery disease (PAD) were presented during the Society for Cardiovascular Angiography & Interventions (SCAI) 2023 Scientific Sessions, held May 18-20 in Phoenix, AZ. Results found marijuana users are at a significantly increased risk of developing PAD, compared to the general population. The…

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