At Children's Hospital Colorado, we support strong clinical trials and rigorous scientific research. This includes research to determine the safety and efficacy of medical marijuana and its derivatives or by-products in the treatment of pediatric disease.
NBC News| October 30, 2016
As more states legalize recreational cannabis, there is a growing safety concern with an increase of children ingesting and being exposed to edible marijuana.
Listen to experts discuss marijuana use during pregnancy and breastfeeding, and a study to explore how THC is excreted in breast milk.
Children’s Hospital Colorado physicians would like to learn more about medical marijuana in children with brain and spine tumors. Get information on volunteer requirements, compensation and how to participate.
Pediatricians and editors of the peer-reviewed medical journal Pediatrics discuss recent research studies that could change the way you practice pediatrics.
October 23, 2018
Children’s Colorado is proud to be represented by physicians and researchers who will be speaking at the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition (NASPGHAN) Annual Conference. They will share the latest research outcomes from their fields in digestive health.
As one of the nation's leading pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition programs, the faculty and staff at the Digestive Health Institute are committed to advancing knowledge and clinical care in order to improve the digestive health of our patients.
Our experts answer all your questions about marijuana, how it’s used and possible side effects of the drug.
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Accidental marijuana ingestion can be harmful in children & teens. Learn about the effects of marijuana ingestion on children from Children's Colorado.
Learn about the current state of medical marijuana in pediatric medicine.
We're conducting a study of marijuana use during pregnancy to determine how long the drug remains in a mother's breast milk.
For breastfeeding mothers who smoke marijuana, research is revealing concerning findings. Among them, the amount of THC excreted in breast milk and how long it lasts.