University of Ottawa

People diagnosed with cannabis use disorder (CUD) face nearly triple the risk of death over five years compared to the general population, with a tenfold increase in suicide risk, according to a large Canadian study.

Emergency room patients treated for psychedelic use face a 2.6-fold higher risk of death within five years compared to the general population, with particularly elevated risks for suicide, cancer, and overdose.

A clinical trial demonstrates that removing approximately 10% of a patient's blood before liver surgery significantly reduces the need for blood transfusions during the procedure.

Women undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer reported improved cognitive function when participating in an aerobic exercise program, according to the ACTIVATE trial.

A recent study indicates that edaravone, an existing ALS drug, can be repurposed to target brain tumor stem cells (BTSCs) in glioblastoma.