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Medical Cannabis as an Opioid-Sparing Strategy: Evidence from Chronic and Cancer Pain Populations

By MedXY 01/01/2026

This review synthesizes recent evidence from large-scale cohorts and synthetic control studies, demonstrating that medical cannabis participation and dispensary availability are significantly associated with reduced opioid prescriptions and lower daily dosages in adults with chronic and cancer-related pain.

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Chronic Cannabis Use — Both Smoking and Edible THC Are Associated With Endothelial Dysfunction in Young Adults

By MedXY 12/03/2025

A cross-sectional study found lower brachial flow‑mediated dilation in chronic marijuana smokers and THC‑edible users versus nonusers; smoked cannabis sera also impaired VEGF‑stimulated NO production in endothelial cells, suggesting distinct mechanisms.

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Understanding Adult Responses to Cannabis Health Warnings in US Recreational States: Insights from the EPPM Model

By MedXY 07/30/2025

A recent study reveals that most adults in US recreational states respond maladaptively to cannabis health warnings, highlighting challenges and opportunities for improved public health messaging.

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Cannabis Use and Cardiovascular Risk in Coronary Artery Disease Patients

By MedXY 07/27/2025

A recent study explored the relationship between cannabis use and cardiovascular events in older adults with coronary artery disease, finding no significant increase in risk.