AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoHealth Research: A multinational study of 800 people hospitalized with alcohol-associated hepatitis found active cannabis use was linked to 2.5 times the risk of death; researchers recommend screening and treatment for substance use. Medical Research: India’s CSIR-IIIM Jammu is advancing research into cannabis-based medicines for pain, cancer, epilepsy, neuropathy and severe respiratory distress, with preclinical trials planned. Hemp Policy: Willie Nelson is urging Congress to regulate rather than ban hemp-derived products before the federal ban takes effect Dec. 11, warning it could harm farmers and patients. Patient Access: Kentucky’s medical cannabis program has passed 30,000 registered patients, while Moab’s first medical cannabis pharmacy plans to open Nov. 13. Heart Health: Recent studies have also linked cannabis use with higher stroke and cardiovascular risks, adding to concerns about potential harms.
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