Medical Cannabis for Older Patients
Interest in the medicinal use of cannabis and cannabinoids is mounting worldwide. Fueled by enthusiastic media coverage, patients perceive cannabinoids as a natural remedy for many symptoms.
Cannabinoids and cancer: causation, remediation, and palliation
This review discusses three different associations between cannabinoids and cancer. First, it assesses evidence that smoking of cannabis preparations may cause cancers of the aerodigestive and respiratory system.
Medical cannabis for chronic pain: can it make a difference in pain management?
Globally, chronic pain is a major therapeutic challenge and affects more than 15% of the population.
Medical cannabis for the treatment of chronic pain and other disorders: misconceptions and facts
Recently, many countries have enacted new cannabis policies, including decriminalization of cannabis possession as well as legalization of medical and recreational cannabis.
Cannabis and Cannabinoids for Chronic Pain
The purpose of this study was to provide the most up-to-date scientific evidence of the potential analgesic effects, or lack thereof, of the marijuana plant (cannabis) or cannabinoids, and of safety or tolerability of their long-term use.
Cannabis: A Toxin-Producing Plant with Potential Therapeutic Uses
For thousands of years, Cannabis sativa has been utilized as a medicine and for recreational and spiritual purposes.
Medical cannabis or cannabinoids for chronic pain: a clinical practice guideline
What is the role of medical cannabis or cannabinoids for people living with chronic pain due to cancer or non-cancer causes?
Amazon says workers and applicants fired or barred during marijuana screening are now eligible for employment
Amazon is further relaxing its screening policies for marijuana, as it ramps up support for federal legislation to legalize the drug.
Beyond Cannabis: What Other Plants Contain Cannabinoids?
The question itself may sound odd. Cannabinoids come from the Cannabis sativa plant. Why would other plants contain cannabinoids?
Medical Cannabis in Asthmatic Patients
With the increased use of cannabis in the medicinal and recreational domains, it is becoming more important for physicians to better understand its harmful and beneficial effects.