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Changes to Ohio’s Telemed Policy Impacting Medical Marijuana Card Holders, CTR Doctors Last week, the State Medical Board of Ohio issued guidance that telemedicine appointments for medical marijuana patients in the state would no longer be permitted. Telemedicine appointments were temporarily allowed as a response to COVID-19, but it appears the Board has now reversed …
What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is a disease that damages the optic nerve, causing pain, pressure, and sometimes partial or total blindness. And in many states, glaucoma is a qualifying condition for medical marijuana. Glaucoma refers to the buildup of fluid in the eye resulting in increased intraocular pressure (IOP). As the nerve deteriorates over time, blind …
When it comes to chronic headache pain, you may normally reach for an over the counter remedy like ibuprofen or something stronger like an opioid to fight migraines. While these are recognized treatments for headaches, they don’t always work, or they come with undesirable side effects. Many patients are now finding relief from their headaches …
An Alzheimer’s Disease diagnosis can be a painful discovery for a patient and their loved ones. While there’s no cure for Alzheimer’s, a variety of treatments can be used to make a patient more comfortable. Medical Marijuana is one of these treatments. What is Alzheimer’s Disease? Alzheimer’s is a form of dementia that causes memory …
Post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD, is a type of anxiety disorder triggered by a traumatic experience. While many associate PTSD with a soldier who has been in combat, the cause of PTSD can range from experiencing physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, whether as a child or adult, or surviving a natural disaster, tragic accident, terrorist …
Medicating with Organic Cannabis When it comes to your medical marijuana, do you actually know what’s best for your body? The package may list the strain, terpene profile, and even some testing information, but patients sometimes have to dig a little deeper to determine whether a cannabis product’s cultivation method should be a consideration. Since …
The Ohio State Medical Board recently approved petitions for three new conditions for which patients can get a medical mairjuana card. Huntington’s disease, terminal illness and spasticity were added to the list of qualifying medical marijuana conditions last week. The board voted no on petitions for adding autism spectrum disorder, restless leg syndrome, panic disorder with agoraphobia, and spasms …
“Could Medical Marijuana help improve the symptoms of people who suffer from Sickle Cell Disease (SCD)?“ New research suggests that it can. A 2020 study also found that cannabis was a relatively safe intervention in comparison to opioids, which have long been a first-line but controversial treatment for SCD. What is Sickle Cell Disease? Sickle …
