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There are many challenges facing hospitals and healthcare in the modern world we are living in. I've created this curation collection to save articles that help me understand what modern health in society is.  The articles here are general in nature and placed here to promote discussion. We advise that you talk with your health professional before changing any of your medication or treatment options.  Any of the online courses listed here may (or may not) be open for access or enrolment. Most are free to browse, some may charge a small fee if you wish to receive a certificate or record of learning.   Every effort is made to ensure that these links are up to date and be aware that some of these articles may be behind a 'paywall'. If you can’t get into an article, email me and I may be able to assist.  Views are my own.
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Marijuana use raises risk of heart attack, heart failure and stroke, studies say

Marijuana use raises risk of heart attack, heart failure and stroke, studies say | Hospitals and Healthcare | Scoop.it
Older marijuana users are at a high risk of heart attack and stroke, while older daily users are 34% more likely to develop heart failure, according to new studies.
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Marijuana smoke harms lungs in tobacco smokers, study finds

Marijuana smoke harms lungs in tobacco smokers, study finds | Hospitals and Healthcare | Scoop.it
People who smoke weed and tobacco had more lung damage than tobacco-only smokers, a new study found.
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Daily use of marijuana raises risk of heart disease, study finds

Daily use of marijuana raises risk of heart disease, study finds | Hospitals and Healthcare | Scoop.it

Using marijuana every day can raise a person’s risk of coronary artery disease, or CAD, by a third compared with those who never partake, a new study found.

 

“A growing body of evidence suggests that cannabis is not entirely without harm and may actually cause cardiovascular disease,” said lead study author Dr. Ishan Paranjpe, a resident physician at Stanford University. The study — which has not yet been published -— will be presented Sunday at the annual meeting of the American College of Cardiology.

“Thus, the decision to use cannabis must be carefully weighed against the potential for serious heart disease,” Paranjpe said.

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'You're not going to die': how to survive an edible marijuana overdose

'You're not going to die': how to survive an edible marijuana overdose | Hospitals and Healthcare | Scoop.it
Cannabis-linked emergency room visits are on the rise, but the best remedy might just be a Will Ferrell movie
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