Cerium Journal Club – 1st Tuesday of Every Month!
Reviewing Risk and Methods in Heart Research: Do the Numbers Add Up?
Time: Tuesday, Sept 2nd Noon EST
Location – Virtual Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83722922366?pwd=QjZ3V0xNWHZ0OVZ0b3BpbWd3STRqUT09
Event Description:
This journal club will examine a recent meta-analysis by Storck et al., which pooled data from 24 studies and reported significant associations between cannabis use and major adverse cardiovascular events—including acute coronary syndrome, stroke, and cardiovascular mortality.
We’ll explore the methods behind the headlines: How strong is the evidence? What are the limitations of the study designs included? And how should clinicians interpret and apply these findings in real-world practice?
Join us for a critical conversation on causality, confounding, and the consequences of publication bias in shaping public and clinical perceptions of risk.
Featured Article:
Storck, W. et al. Cardiovascular risk associated with the use of cannabis and cannabinoids: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Heart heartjnl-2024-325429 (2025) doi: 10.1136/heartjnl-2024-325429
Speakers:
Phil Molloy, MD – Clinical education expert
Teresa Simon, MPH – Public health epidemiologist
Len Kamen, MD – Clinical pain specialist
Jahan Marcu, PhD – Cannabis researcher
Questions? Email Prctrials.info@gmail.com
This journal is supported by PRC+. PRC + has education modules and other resources available for health care professionals:https://www.prc-trials-plus.com/education