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health2 days ago•56 min saved

New study links 'scromiting' to cannabis-induced vomiting and urges complete abstinence

A Mayo Clinic–Ohio State University study published in JAMA Insights warns that chronic cannabis use can trigger cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome and its severe “scromiting” episodes; with rising THC levels in cannabis products, researchers say sustained abstinence is the only proven long-term cure and abrupt quitting can trigger withdrawal, underscoring the role of addiction counseling and switching to lower-potency cannabis. The study also notes CHS-related emergency department visits rose markedly from 2016 to 2022, while the exact prevalence of scromiting remains unclear (one clinician estimates about 6% of marijuana users may experience it annually).

via Washington Times|

#abstinence #cannabinoid-hyperemesis-syndrome #emergency-department-visits

health4 months ago•20 min saved

CDC blocks publication of unpublished covid-19 vaccine study showing reduced hospital visits

An unpublished CDC study suggesting the winter covid-19 vaccine cut emergency department visits and hospitalizations by about 50% was delayed and ultimately blocked from publication in the agency’s flagship scientific journal, according to three people familiar with the decision.

via The Washington Post|

#cdc #covid-19 #emergency-department-visits

health2 years ago•3 min saved

"Rising ER Visits: The Dangers of Melatonin Gummies for Kids"

A study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveals a significant increase in emergency department visits by children who accidentally ingested melatonin supplements, particularly in gummy form, with nearly 11,000 kids visiting the ER between 2019 and 2022. While most cases resulted in minimal side effects, some children were hospitalized. The appeal of candy-like melatonin products poses a risk to unsupervised children, and there is limited data on the long-term effects of melatonin use in children, prompting the need for increased education on keeping medications and supplements out of children's reach.

via Ars Technica|

#children #emergency-department-visits #health