May is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month — a time to recognize the millions of people living with MS and the families, caregivers, clinicians, researchers, and advocates who support them. Multiple sclerosis is often called “the disease of a thousand faces” because every patient’s experience can be different. That is why awareness must go beyond recognition.…
Despite Colombia’s legalization and regulation of medical cannabis, patients still face major barriers including stigma, high costs, lack of insurance coverage, and insufficient guidance for doctors, which often forces them to seek unreliable products on the informal market, putting their health at risk. Expanding insurance coverage and improving education for healthcare providers could make safe,…
Recently, I was asked why I am so committed to being an educator. As a physician from Colombia and an advocate for cannabinoid-based medicine, I have been privileged to witness the benefits of medical cannabis in patient care. A simple yet profound belief has guided my professional journey: education is the cornerstone of introducing new…