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1. Name: Christophe Hezode, M.D.
2. Title: Researcher, Department of Hepatology-Gastroenterology, Hôpital Henri Mondor, Creteil, France
3. Medical Marijuana
Position:		 Con to the question "Should marijuana be a medical option?"
4. Reasoning:

"This study shows a strong link between daily cannabis consumption and fibrosis [scar-like tissue] progression rate in patients with chronic hepatitis C. [...]

Daily cannabis consumption should be avoided in patients with chronic hepatitis C. Patients with HCV infection who smoke cannabis to help with fatigue or appetite should really be aware that daily consumption could exacerbate their disease."

Oct. 31, 2004
Presentation, 55th Annual Meeting,
American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases/Viral Liver Disease
5. Credibility
Ranking:

 Key Experts
Physicians [We believe physicians are the "key experts" in the medical marijuana debate because the issue is thought by many to be ultimately based on the medical value and risks of marijuana, and Physicians, with their training and clinical work, should (at least in theory) have the best knowledge of marijuana's medical value and risks.].

6. Involvement:
  • Present - Researcher, Department of Hepatology-Gastroenterology, Hôpital Henri Mondor, Creteil, France
7. Education:
  • M.D.
8. Relevant Affiliations/Honors:
  • None found
9. Contact Info:
Phone: 01 49 81 23 25 Fax: 01 49 81 23 52
E-Mail:  christophe.hezode@hmn.aphp.fr
Web Site: http://chu-mondor.aphp.fr
10. Other: None found
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