Casual Conversations #28 Data Analysis of Medical Cannabis

In this episode of Casual Conversations, host John Malanca is joined by Dr. Jordan Tishler, Dr. Adam Abodeely, Dr. Sandra Carrillo, and Christine Goedhart, PhD, Chair of Education for the Association of Cannabinoid Specialists. The discussion focuses on evaluating scientific research, particularly cannabis studies.

Goedhart shares tips on being a discerning consumer of scientific information, emphasizing starting from skepticism and recognizing personal biases. Key red flags in research include flawed experimental design, inadequate sample sizes, and funding sources that might indicate conflicts of interest.

Dr. Tishler and Dr. Carrillo highlight challenges in medical education, urging better training in evaluating research. Goedhart recommends having a trusted anchor source and highlights resources from the Association of Cannabinoid Specialists, such as a clinical reference library and accredited courses.

The conversation concludes with an open invitation for listeners to reach out for second opinions on research studies.

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