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Marijuana Use In Pregnancy And The Effects On The Fetus/Infant, Amy Rebecca Hurst, Malia Smylie
Marijuana Use In Pregnancy And The Effects On The Fetus/Infant, Amy Rebecca Hurst, Malia Smylie
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The purpose of this paper is to critically examine the literature and evidence that is available surrounding pre-pregnancy and prenatal use of marijuana and the effects it has on the developing fetus/infant. It was found that across most findings that further research needs to be done on the use of marijuana prior to pregnancy, during pregnancy, and postpartum. It has also been found that screening and counseling needs to be done and focused on prior to pregnancy and during pregnancy and postpartum. Healthcare professionals have the opportunity to establish a trusting relationship with their patients and to be able to …
Cannabis As A Safer Alternative To Opioid Management Of Chronic Pain, Loren Nedelman
Cannabis As A Safer Alternative To Opioid Management Of Chronic Pain, Loren Nedelman
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Chronic pain affects approximately 100 million American adults and costs the United States upwards of $635 billion each year in medical treatments and lost productivity. Opioid prescription for pain has increased exponentially over the past several years, with the CDC estimating 20% of prescriptions lasting longer than 3 months for patients with noncancerous pain. Opioid addiction has become a national public health crisis with mortality surpassing 100,000 deaths annually due to overdose. As States have begun to deregulate the use of cannabis and cannabis derivatives for medical purposes; oversight and regulation by the federal government on its use as a …
Search For The Cause Of Vaping Associated Lung Injury In Adolescents, Alexandra E. Krueger
Search For The Cause Of Vaping Associated Lung Injury In Adolescents, Alexandra E. Krueger
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In August 2019 an unexplained, exponential rise in severe respiratory illnesses in previously healthy young adults, swept across America catching the attention of medical providers. Hospital admissions for lung injury increased 10-fold over two months’ time leaving practitioners scrambling for answers. All affected patients were found to have used e-cigarettes prior to symptoms and endorsed using nicotine and marijuana vape pens. The medical community quickly began to search for the cause of these vaping associated lung injuries. Understanding the mechanism of injury is important in order to assist in educating the public about the risks associated with e-cigarettes. The aim …