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AJMC® in the Press, June 26, 2020
Coverage of our peer-reviewed research and news reporting in the health care and mainstream press.
A piece by The Growth Op referenced an article published on AJMC.com, the website of The American Journal of Managed Care® (AJMC®). The article, “Prolonged Medical Cannabis Use Reduces Migraine Frequency, Study Finds,” highlighted study findings indicating that use of medical cannabis resulted in long-term reduction of migraine frequency and was associated with less disability and lower antimigraine medication intake.
An article by Consumer Reports cited a study published in the January 2019 issue of AJMC®, titled “Patient and Clinician Experiences With Telehealth for Patient Follow-up Care.” The study found that for established patients, virtual video visits may provide effective follow-up and enhanced convenience when compared with traditional office visits.
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