Cannabis use linked to increased risk of severe COVID-19

A recent study by researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis sheds new light on the risks associated with cannabis use during the COVID-19 pandemic. Published in the journal JAMA Network Open on June 21, the study examined the health records of 72,501 people who were treated for COVID-19 across several healthcare […]

Cannabis Use Tied to Risk of COVID-19 Hospitalizations, ICU Admissions

drugs.com - 25/Jun 15:06

TUESDAY, June 25, 2024 -- Current cannabis use may be an independent risk factor for COVID-19–related complications, according to a study...

Genetic variation in people of African ancestry linked to increased risk of diabetes complications

news.medical.net - 25/Jun 13:15

A genetic variation common in people of African ancestry is associated with an increased risk of complications from diabetes, including diabetic...

Multivitamin Use Not Linked to Mortality Benefit in U.S. Adults

drugs.com - 26/Jun 19:06

WEDNESDAY, June 26, 2024 -- Multivitamin (MV) use is not associated with mortality benefit among U.S. adults, according to a study published online...

A study recommends strengthening immunity against COVID-19 in people with cancer

oncologynews.com.au - 25/Jun 02:19

Researchers from the Institut d’Investigació en Atenció Primària Jordi Gol (IDIAPJGol) and the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal),...

Paternal Metformin Use Not Linked to Major Congenital Malformations

drugs.com - 17/Jun 22:56

MONDAY, June 17, 2024 -- Paternal use of metformin in monotherapy is not associated with an increased risk for major congenital malformations (MCMs),...

Lower Cognitive Function in Adolescence Linked to Stroke Risk

drugs.com - 28/Jun 21:42

FRIDAY, June 28, 2024 -- Lower cognitive function in adolescence is associated with increased risk of early-onset stroke, according to a study...

Study links lifetime cannabis use with substance use, mood disorders, celiac, and infectious diseases

news.medical.net - 21/Jun 15:14

Researchers identify genetic loci associated with lifetime and frequency of cannabis use.

Drug-Related Infant Mortality Increased Significantly From 2018 to 2022

drugs.com - 19/Jun 15:06

WEDNESDAY, June 19, 2024 -- Drug-related infant mortality increased significantly from 2018 to 2022, according to a study published online May 22 in...

Rare Predicted Loss-of-Function Variants, Polygenic Risk Score Linked to Risk of A-Fib

drugs.com - 27/Jun 15:06

THURSDAY, June 27, 2024 -- Rare predicted loss-of-function (pLOF) variants and a polygenic risk score (PRS) are associated with increased atrial...

Study raises concerns about diabetes drug and risk of severe infection

knowridge.com - 21/Jun 10:38

A recent study by the FDA, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, has highlighted a significant health concern linked to a modern class of...

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