Marijuana Use Examined Among Adults With Medical Conditions
Most surveyed adults reported smoking as their primary method of administration.
Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Guidelines Developed for Reducing Suicide in Veterans
The published synopsis includes 3 clinical practice algorithms related to screening and evaluation; risk management and treatment, which includes pharmacologic and nonpharmacologic approaches.
CAM Therapies Evaluated for the Treatment of Clinical Depression
Based on their findings, the authors concluded that further research is needed to better understand the long term effects of CAM therapy for depression.
Does Vitamin D Supplementation Reduce ADHD Symptoms?
“We found that vitamin D supplementation may alleviate ADHD symptoms, which were supported by improvements in ADHD total scores, inattention scores, hyperactivity scores, and behavior scores,” the authors stated.
Mediterranean Eating Plan May Help Keep T2DM Patients Off Meds
Med-EatPlan plus extra virgin olive oil linked to lower risk for starting first glucose-lowering medication
Cannabis Use Leads to INR Elevation in Warfarin-Treated Patient
“The elevation in INR can be explained by the inhibition of CYP2C9 by cannabis use causing decreased metabolism of warfarin,” the authors explained.
Melatonin Use Examined Among School-Aged Children
Although the long-term effects of melatonin in school-aged children are unknown, its use is common in this population, according to the findings of a recently published cross-sectional study.
FDA Recalls Herbal Meds Being Marketed for Various Diseases
In addition to being manufactured outside of the controls required by current Good Manufacturing Practices, these products are also being marketed for diseases without FDA approval.
Mediterranean Diet May Reduce Gestational Diabetes Risk
But no reduction seen in risk for adverse composite maternal, offspring complications with Med diet
Medical Marijuana Laws May Not Impact Opioid Use
No reduction seen in individual-level nonmedical prescription opioid use from 2002 to 2014
