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Frequent cannabis use tied to more severe epilepsy
Researchers at WashU Medicine report that people with epilepsy who use cannabis frequently experience more severe symptoms, according to coverage by Medical Xpress. The findings suggest heavy cannabis use may worsen seizure outcomes rather than help them. The study is drawing attention because cannabis is often assumed to have therapeutic benefits for epilepsy patients.
Why now: New research challenges the common assumption that cannabis helps people with epilepsy.
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- Frequent cannabis use tied to more severe epilepsy · WashU Medicine
- Frequent cannabis use tied to more severe epilepsy · Medical Xpress
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