As the the political winds shift in favor of legalizing medical marijuana, it's important to consider the evidence that supports it.  But the 23 states that have legalized it and the FDA don't agree on when marijuana helps and when it doesn't. In this episode, we take a look at the evidence supporting the move toward legalizing the use of marijuana and cannabinoids for medical purposes.   References from the show: <a href= "http://jama.jamanetwork.com/article.aspx?articleId=2338251&guestAccessKey=c32b8da0-39cc-4d61-ae99-7722da90d836"> Cannabinoids for Medical Use: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis</a>

Episode 86: Concussions (Rebroadcast)

Join cohosts Kendall Britt, MD and Amy Rogers, MD for a 15 minute check-up on current issues in medicine and health policy. The doctors examine current medical concerns in light of the best available medical evidence and the policy issues of the day with a focus on their impact on the doctor patient relationship.