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1. Marijuana's Moment.

Subjects
*MEDICAL marijuana, *MARIJUANA legalization, *U.S. states, *GLAUCOMA treatment, *MULTIPLE sclerosis treatment, *NAUSEA treatment, *MARIJUANA
Abstract

The article discusses about medical marijuana and its legalization in 23 U.S. states and in the District of Columbia. It states that medical marijuana can be used on several medical conditions which include glaucoma, multiple sclerosis (MS), and nausea on patients undergoing into chemotherapy. A graph which shows the estimated increase retail sales of marijuana in the U.S. by 2020, are provided.

Published
2015

2. RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN MEDICINE AND THE LAW.

Author

Smith, Mark T., Derevlany, Louise A., and Steen, Jonathan O.

Subjects
*MARIJUANA laws, *MEDICAL marijuana, *MEDICAL laws, *HEALTH surveys, *MEDICAL care, *CHRONIC pain treatment, *AIDS treatment, *CANCER treatment, *GLAUCOMA treatment
Abstract

The article presents information on the developments in the field of medicine and law from October 1, 2010 to September 30, 2011. It discusses surveys regarding the non-malpractice legal theories against health care providers, and relating to medical marijuana law. It reflects on an East Coast trend towards legitimizing the medical use of marijuana, and focuses on the issues regarding the justification of use of marijuana by a patient with chronic pain. It is mentioned that California law is liberal on this issue, and informs about the consensus on the treatment of diseases like cancer, glaucoma, and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) with marijuana drug.

Published
2011

3. 9 things glaucoma patients want to know: Doctors and staff should provide answers to these questions before patients ask.

Author

Smith, Will

Subjects
*GLAUCOMA diagnosis, *GLAUCOMA treatment, *BLINDNESS, *BLOOD pressure, *EYE, *GLAUCOMA, *HOSPITAL medical staff, *OPHTHALMIC drugs, *PATIENT education, *VISION disorders, *MEDICAL marijuana, *PATIENTS' attitudes, *PHYSICIANS' attitudes, *THERAPEUTICS, *SYMPTOMS
Abstract

The article looks at nine significant issues that glaucoma patients should know about the ocular disease. Topics mentioned include a study that looked at patients diagnosed between 1981 and 2000 compared with patients diagnosed between 1965 and 1980 in the same geographic location, the best treatments for glaucoma, and blurred vision or vision loss caused by angle closure glaucoma.

Published
2018

4. Cannabis for Chronic Pain: Not Ready for Prime Time.

Author

Carr, Daniel and Schatman, Michael

Subjects
*MEDICAL marijuana, *CHRONIC pain treatment, *CANNABIS (Genus), *NAUSEA treatment, *TETRAHYDROCANNABINOL, *GLAUCOMA treatment, *MARIJUANA laws, *SEIZURES (Medicine), *WORK-related injuries risk factors, *CHRONIC pain, *HYDROCARBONS, *MEDICAL prescriptions, *NARCOTICS, *NEURALGIA, *SERIAL publications, *PAIN management
Abstract

An editorial is presented which addresses the use of cannabis (medical marijuana) to treat chronic pain, and it mentions how cannabis is also used to manage nausea, glaucoma, seizures, and anorexia. California's Compassionate Use Act is addressed, along with other state cannabis laws, tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) content, cannabidiol (CBD), and the safety profile of cannabis.

Published
2019
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5. Questions Glaucoma Patients Ask.

Author

Cioffi, George A.

Subjects
*GLAUCOMA treatment, *GLAUCOMA, *PATIENTS' attitudes, *QUALITY of life, *TRABECULECTOMY, *MEDICAL marijuana, *PATIENTS
Abstract

The article presents information on how to physicians can handle the queries of patients with glaucoma regarding the progressive disease will affect their everyday living. Topics discussed include the treatment and quality-of-life expectations, the therapeutic options like selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT) and filtration surgery, and the presciption of marijuana.

Published
2017

6. Medical Marijuana: Turning Over a New Leaf in Glaucoma Treatment?

Author

Enderle, Laura

Subjects
*MEDICAL marijuana, *GLAUCOMA treatment
Abstract

The article discusses the story of glaucoma patient Robert C. Randall's successful fight to get marijuana legally from the U.S. federal government to treat his disease. Randall was diagnosed by an ophthalmologist of having glaucoma in 1972. In 1975, he was charged by the government for cultivating marijuana in his apartment in Washington, D.C. He used the research of Robert Hepler about clinical trials on marijuana and glaucoma in his defense. In November 1976, Randall received his first supplies of marijuana from the government. INSET: THE PHARMACIST'S CHALLENGE.

Published
2010

7. Glaucoma treatment alternatives: Thinking outside the box: Treatment options may expand beyond surgery, medication, and lasers.

Author

Charters, Lynda

Subjects
*GLAUCOMA treatment, *ACUPUNCTURE, *DIETARY supplements, *GINKGO, *INTRAOCULAR pressure, *MEDITATION, *MEDICAL marijuana, *MEMANTINE, *THERAPEUTICS
Abstract

The article looks at some glaucoma treatment alternatives, which may expand beyond surgery, medication, and lasers. They include marijuana, ginkgo, and memantine. Also mentioned are acupuncture, meditation, perfusion pressure, and other supplements such as black currant, Mirtogenol tablets, and palmitoylethanolamide.

Published
2020

8. High time for advancing marijuana research.

Subjects
*DRUG legalization, *MEDICAL marijuana, *TREATMENT of intractable pain, *NAUSEA treatment, *GLAUCOMA treatment, *DRUG overdose, *ECONOMICS
Abstract

The author discusses the economic health impacts over the legalization of the use of marijuana in the U.S. The author mentions medical use for marijuana as treatment for intractable pain, nausea and glaucoma. Importance of the consequences of cannabis use considering the medical treatment for marijuana. Details about the result of the research study by the National Institute of Drug Abuse suggesting the number of marijuana users are adolescents are presented.

Published
2014
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9. Marijuana an ineffective way to control glaucoma.

Author

Scerra, Chef and Green, Keith

Subjects
*MEDICAL marijuana, *GLAUCOMA treatment
Abstract

Cites a study which claimed that smoking marijuana is neither an effective nor a safe method of lowering IOP in glaucoma patients. Key findings of the report by researcher Keith Green; Health hazards of marijuana; Cognitive effects induced by marijuana; Movement to legalize use of marijuana for health reasons.

Published
1999

10. Medical Marijuana.

Author

Terrie, Yvette C.

Subjects
*MEDICAL marijuana, *MARIJUANA laws, *ANALGESIA, *GLAUCOMA treatment
Abstract

The article discusses the different truths and myths about medical marijuana. Topics covered include how the recreational use of marijuana in small quantities is legal in Colorado and Washington. Also mentioned are the adverse effects to using medical marijuana like respiratory and cardiovascular problems and the proper administration of medical marijuana.

Published
2015

11. Just Say No.

Author

Kabat, Alan G. and Sowka, Joseph W.

Subjects
*MEDICAL marijuana, *CANNABIS (Genus), *GLAUCOMA treatment, *EYE diseases, *INTRAOCULAR pressure
Abstract

The article explores the potential of marijuana as a treatment for glaucoma. It is stated that since 1971, there has been many studies concluding that active agents in marijuana are able to lower intraocular pressure in normal subjects and glaucoma patients. However, there were no studies published regarding long-term ocular and systemic effects of the plant used by glaucoma patients.

Published
2007

12. Marijuana is not a proven treatment for glaucoma, says AAOphth.

Subjects
*MEDICAL marijuana, *GLAUCOMA treatment
Abstract

The article reports on the statement released by the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAOphth) in which it reiterated its stance on medical marijuana as an effective long-term treatment for glaucoma.

Published
2014

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