First Aid for Protestors- A Good Samaritan’s Guide & Packing List
Are you attending protests in support of dismantling White Supremacy? Dr. Sarah Mann gives tips to help you care for yourself and those around you.
Archive for year: 2020
The effect of concomitant cannabinoids during immune checkpoint inhibitor treatment of advanced stage malignancy.
Authors: Adam Biedny, Susan Szpunar, Ahmed Abdalla, Zyad Kafri, Tarik H. Hadid Published in Journal of Clinical Oncology May 2020 Abstract Background: Immune checkpoint inhibitors are used in treatment…
Efficacy of cannabidiol treatment in experimental MS is due to immunosuppressive activity of myeloid cells in CNS downregulating recruitment of CD4+ T cells, proinflammatory chemokines and gasdermin D expression
Authors: Nicholas Dopkins, Kiesha Wilson, Kathryn Miranda, Prakash S Nagarkatti and Mitzi Nagarkatti Published in The Journal of Immunology May 2020 Abstract Cannabidiol (CBD) is a nonpsychoactive ingredient from…
Cannabidiol for psychosis: A review of 4 studies
Authors: Sy Atezaz Saeed, MD, MS, and Kathryn E. Clary, BA Published in Current Psychiatry June 2020 Introduction There has been increasing interest in the medicinal use of cannabidiol…
Cannabidiol: Assessing preclinical safety in ovarian and endometrial carcinoma cell lines
Authors: Shannon Rush, Arvinder K Kapur, Manish S. Patankar, Lisa Marie Barroilhet Published in Journal of Clinical Oncology May 2020 Abstract Background: Cancer patients use cannabidiol (CBD) for chemotherapy…
Black Lives Matter
The Society of Cannabis Clinicians takes this time to reflect and act in support of the protests that have started within the United States and spread throughout the world. This is an issue of humanity.
Valerie Corral Discusses Cannabis In Hospice & Palliative Care
A debrief of Valerie Corral’s presentation on cannabis for hostpice and palliative care, including case studies and guiding principles for this work.
Choosing Route of Consumption
Dr. Sarah Mann, an intensive care doctor, explores the various modes of administration for cannabis medicine and the pros and cons of each.
Totality of the Evidence Suggests Prenatal Cannabis Exposure Does Not Lead to Cognitive Impairments: A Systematic and Critical Review
Groundbreaking research reviewed 40 studies examining the impact of prenatal cannabis use and cognitive function. The authors reported, “The current evidence does not suggest that prenatal cannabis exposure alone is associated with clinically significant cognitive functioning impairments.”
Cannabis in the Time of Coronavirus Disease 2019: The Yin and Yang of the Endocannabinoid System in Immunocompetence
Are phytocannabinoids helpful or harmful for immune competency in the context of the current coronavirus pandemic?
Medical Board of California- Cannabis Recommendations
Kimberly Kirchmeyer of the Medical Board of California discusses the guidelines for recommending cannabis for medicinal purposes. This includes details on patient evaluation, shared decision making, qualifying conditions, treatment agreements, and conflicts of interest.
Open Letter to the United Nations: Ensuring Continued Medical Cannabis Access During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The Society of Cannabis Clinicians, along with various organizations, sent a letter to the United Nations urging representatives to ease access to medical cannabis for patients across the world during the COVID-19 pandemic.