A5102778785- Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research
- Prenatal Substance Exposure Effects
- Homelessness and Social Issues
- Epilepsy research and treatment
- Substance Abuse Treatment and Outcomes
- Alcohol Consumption and Health Effects
- Forensic Toxicology and Drug Analysis
- Ethics in Clinical Research
- Anesthesia and Sedative Agents
- Ectopic Pregnancy Diagnosis and Management
- Acute Ischemic Stroke Management
- Homicide, Infanticide, and Child Abuse
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Cerebrovascular and Carotid Artery Diseases
- Reproductive Health and Contraception
- Immune cells in cancer
- Pregnancy and Medication Impact
- Cancer Immunotherapy and Biomarkers
- Immune Cell Function and Interaction
- Machine Learning in Healthcare
- Pediatric Pain Management Techniques
- Nutrition, Health and Food Behavior
- Suicide and Self-Harm Studies
- Pharmacological Effects and Toxicity Studies
University of Florida
2020-2024
Center for Drug Evaluation and Research
2020-2024
Florida College
2019
Importance Teratogenic outcomes associated with valproic acid use represent a substantial concern for persons of childbearing age. Regulatory agencies worldwide have enhanced warnings or implemented risk minimization programs to reduce exposure during pregnancy. Objectives To determine pregnancy rates and concomitant contraception across indications. Design, Setting, Participants This retrospective cohort study used data from the Merative MarketScan commercial claims databases January 1,...
Abstract Objective This study aimed to develop a natural language processing algorithm (NLP) using machine learning (ML) techniques identify and classify documentation of preoperative cannabis use status. Materials Methods We developed applied keyword search strategy status in clinical within 60 days surgery. manually reviewed matching notes each into 8 different categories based on context, time, certainty documentation. 2 conventional ML 3 deep models against manual annotation. externally...
Cannabis use is increasing among older adults, but its impact on postoperative pain outcomes remains unclear in this population. We examined the association between cannabis and levels opioid doses within 24 hours of surgery.
Cannabis use is associated with higher intravenous anesthetic administration. Similar data regarding inhalational anesthetics are limited. With rising cannabis prevalence, understanding any potential relationship dosing crucial. Average intraoperative isoflurane or sevoflurane minimum alveolar concentration equivalents between older adults and without were compared.
Background: Little is known about the clinical training or practice experiences among physicians who certify patients for medical marijuana. The objective of this study was to determine information sources, factors influencing recommendations, practices in patient assessment, communications, and priority areas additional Methods: A cross-sectional state-wide anonymous survey registered marijuana Florida between June October 2020 administered. Numerical responses were quantified using counts...
Significant knowledge gaps regarding the effectiveness and safety of medical cannabis (MC) create clinical challenges for MC physicians, making treatment recommendations patients choosing among growing number options offered in dispensaries. Additionally, data describing characteristics people who use products doses they receive are lacking. The Medical Marijuana Me (M3) Study was designed to collect patient-centered from users. We aim describe preferred patterns that report as "most...
More patients are turning to medical marijuana as an alternative treatment, yet there apparent knowledge gaps on the risk benefit of for a variety indications. This study aimed determine priorities research from perspective multiple stakeholders including patients, clinicians, and industry representatives.An anonymous survey was administered attendees 2019 American Medical Marijuana Physicians Association annual meeting in Orlando, Florida. Respondents completed paper or smartphone via...
Introduction: Medical cannabis (MC) is available upon certification for one of several qualifying conditions in Florida, USA. Previous studies suggested that some people seek medical conditions/symptoms beyond those legally permitted. Yet, data remains limited on patient motives seeking MC and their experiences around its impact health. We aimed to compare reported with the most frequently self-reported reasons using while assessing alignment between two understand perceived impacts...
Florida's medical cannabis (marijuana) program is among the largest in United States. Smokable forms were not legally available this until 2019, and five years after other of available. This study assessed changes Δ-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) dispensed per patient following legalization smokable Florida.
Background: Medical cannabis is available to patients by physician order in two-thirds of the United States (U.S.) as 2020, but remains classified an illicit substance federal law. that permit medical ordered a typically require diagnosed condition considered qualifying respective state Objectives: To identify and map most recently (2016-2019) published clinical scientific literature across approved conditions for cannabis, evaluate quality identified recent systematic reviews. Methods:...
Introduction: The prevalence of stroke in young adults have increased with the cerebrovascular risk factors this population. objective study was to compare age groups 18-45 years versus more than 45 by demographics, factors, and outcome. Methods: We analyzed National Inpatient Sample Database from Healthcare Cost Utilization Project for 2008-14. Patients were identified based on discharge DRG codes 61-66 acute ischemic use thrombolytic therapy, intracranial hemorrhage or cerebral infarction....
Background/Objective: Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the primary psychoactive cannabinoid in cannabis. THC has potential therapeutic efficacy for some conditions but can lead to adverse drug events when used higher concentrations. Higher concentrations are typical smokable medical marijuana (MMJ) products which often contain 20 % or more. On March 18, 2019, Florida Senate Bill 182 (SB182) authorized cannabis flower smoking. The objective of this study was assess effect SB182 on weekly...