Publications by authors named "Anurag Aka"
Cannabis use among cancer patients for managing treatment-related symptoms is increasing, yet little is known about patterns in patient-provider communication. This study examines demographic differences in cannabis use communication at a National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center. The analysis included cancer patients aged ≥ 18 years who self-reported current cannabis use (past 30 days) and had visited Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center within the past 5 years (N = 226).
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- The study investigates the relationship between cannabis use and metabolic syndrome (MetS) among emerging adults, focusing on race/ethnicity differences.
- Data from a large health survey revealed that Hispanic respondents had the highest prevalence of MetS but the lowest cannabis use, while non-Hispanic black respondents had the highest cannabis use and the lowest MetS prevalence.
- The findings suggest that current cannabis use is linked to lower odds of MetS, particularly among non-Hispanic blacks, indicating the need for further research into how various factors may influence these outcomes.