Abstract | OBJECTIVES: BACKGROUND:
Medical cannabis use is growing for symptom management in cancer patients, but limited data exists on the safety or efficacy of use in elderly patients. METHODS: A retrospective chart review assessing changes in numerical symptom scores reported at clinic visits before and after medical cannabis initiation. RESULTS: CONCLUSION: This study did not find a statistically significant change in symptom scores with medical cannabis use, although further study is warranted given the limitations of the present study. Elderly patients most commonly are using equal parts THC/CBD or high THC ratio products initially.
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Authors | Rachel Nathan, Charles T Mupamombe, John Elibol, Amy A Case, Danielle Smith, Andrew Hyland, Kristopher Attwood, Eric D Hansen |
Journal | The American journal of hospice & palliative care
(Am J Hosp Palliat Care)
Vol. 40
Issue 4
Pg. 368-373
(Apr 2023)
ISSN: 1938-2715 [Electronic] United States |
PMID | 35749740
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Medical Marijuana
- Cannabidiol
- Dronabinol
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Topics |
- Humans
- Aged
- Medical Marijuana
(therapeutic use)
- Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders
- Retrospective Studies
- Cannabidiol
- Pain
- Nausea
(drug therapy)
- Neoplasms
(complications, therapy)
- Dronabinol
(adverse effects)
- Cannabis
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