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🌿 What does the evidence really say about medical cannabis?
A new JAMA review highlights a clear message: cannabis helps few conditions—and harms may outweigh benefits for many.
📉 Small benefit for nausea
⚡ Moderate benefit for select pediatric seizures
đź’Š Limited evidence for pain, insomnia, or psychiatric use
❤️ Risks rise with high-potency products, especially for heart and mental health.
đź§ Clinicians: guide with evidence, screen carefully, use lowest-risk options.
By Dr RR Baliga, MD, MBA5
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🌿 What does the evidence really say about medical cannabis?
A new JAMA review highlights a clear message: cannabis helps few conditions—and harms may outweigh benefits for many.
📉 Small benefit for nausea
⚡ Moderate benefit for select pediatric seizures
đź’Š Limited evidence for pain, insomnia, or psychiatric use
❤️ Risks rise with high-potency products, especially for heart and mental health.
đź§ Clinicians: guide with evidence, screen carefully, use lowest-risk options.

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