CKNW Health Series: how can cannabis be used to treat young patients?

Mornings with Simi

English - January 16, 2019 20:36 - 5 minutes - ★★★★★ - 1 rating
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Focus - Marijuana and pediatrics

We know that cannabis products are used to treat the symptoms of epilepsy. Are researchers looking at cannabis use as treatment for any other condition in children?2. Since there hasn't been a lot of research on the issue, is there a concern about exposing young patients to cannabis? 3. Are you concerned about how the legalization of recreational marijuana could impact unauthorized medical use?

Guest: Dr. Rod Rassekh

Pediatric oncologist

Investigator at the Michael Cuccione Childhood Cancer Research Program at BC

Children's Hospital, Clinical Assistant Professor in the UBC Department of Pediatrics

Focus - Marijuana and pediatrics

We know that cannabis products are used to treat the symptoms of epilepsy. Are researchers looking at cannabis use as treatment for any other condition in children?
2. Since there hasn't been a lot of research on the issue, is there a concern about exposing young patients to cannabis?
3. Are you concerned about how the legalization of recreational marijuana could impact unauthorized medical use?

Guest: Dr. Rod Rassekh

Pediatric oncologist

Investigator at the Michael Cuccione Childhood Cancer Research Program at BC

Children's Hospital, Clinical Assistant Professor in the UBC Department of Pediatrics