Cannabis use in HIV for pain and other medical symptoms.

doi:10.1016/J.JPAINSYMMAN.2004.07.011

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Cannabis use in HIV for pain and other medical symptoms.

Published Apr 1, 2005 · Emily Woolridge, S. Barton, J. Samuel

Journal of pain and symptom management

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Key takeawayCannabis use in HIV patients is widespread, improving appetite, muscle pain, nausea, anxiety, nerve pain, depression, and paresthesia, with some memory deterioration.

PopulationOlder adults (50-71 years)

Sample size24

MethodsObservational

OutcomesBody Mass Index projections

ResultsSocial networks mitigate obesity in older groups.

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