Medical Marijuana

Dr. Centor discusses diagnosing primary aldosteronism with Dr. Alexander Leung. 

Dr. Centor discusses prior authorization by U.S. health insurers with Dr. Gustave Weiland. 

Cannabis is often thought of as a young person’s drug. But the reality is that more and more people of all ages are asking their doctors about medical marijuana to treat a whole host of issues, from chronic pain, insomnia, and even some of the symptoms associated with dementia. W ...  Show more

Dr. Jeff Ratliff and Dr. Maureen Leehey discuss the short-term efficacy and tolerability of high-CBD/low-THC cannabis extract on the motor symptoms in patients with Parkinson disease. Show reference: https://movementdisorders.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/mds.29768     

The U.S. government recently proposed rescheduling cannabis from a Schedule I to a Schedule III drug — basically signaling it has some accepted medical use and a moderate to low potential for physical and psychological dependence. But what does this mean in the real world exactly ...  Show more

How do cannabinoids work in the body? Drs Gidal and Vandrey discuss all you need to know about cannabinoid and cannabinoid products. Credit available for this activity expires: 3/21/2024 Earn Credit / Learning Objectives & Disclosures: https://www.medscape.org/viewarticle/989823? ...  Show more