Author Archive for: Nikhil
Entries by Nikhil Jain
Combining Cannabis With Other Herbs
Does cannabis have synergy with other plants? James Brent, DDS reviews the literature.
Tetrahydrocannabinol and cannabidiol oromucosal spray in resistant multiple sclerosis spasticity: consistency of response across subgroups from the SAVANT randomized clinical trial.
Authors: Sven G. Meuth, Thomas Henze, Ute Essner, Christiane Trompke, Carlos Vila Silván Published in International Journal of Neuroscience Abstract Objective: To determine whether differences in disability status, spasticity severity,…
Factors Moderating the Association Between Cannabis Use and Psychosis Risk: A Systematic Review.
Authors: Sanne J. van der Steur, Albert Batalla, Matthijs G. Bossong Published in Brain Sciences 12 February 2020 Abstract Increasing evidence indicates a relationship between cannabis use and psychosis…
Lifetime Average Cannabis Use in Relation to Hypertriglyceridemic Waist Phenotype in U.S. Adults: A Population-Based Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Gerard Ngueta Published in Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research 11 February 2020 Abstract Background and Aims: With a growing number of states legalizing recreational or medical cannabis, prevalence of…
Cannabinoid and Terpenoid Doses are Associated with Adult ADHD Status of Medical Cannabis Patients
An Israeli study identifies associations between the use of cannabinoids and terpenes for symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Response to UK Medical Cannabis Guidelines
Physicians from the UK give their critiques of recent medical cannabis regulations, noting the narrow window of qualifying conditions that do not include chronic pain, as well as advocating for the use of lower-cost, whole-plant flowers for patients.
The use of cannabis for Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG).
Journal of Cannabis Research, 30 January 2020
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Background: Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) responds only partially to standard antiemetic medications. Cannabis has been known to possess antiemetic effects and there are several medicinal cannabinoids used as anti -emetics for cancer chemotherapy. Its favorable use for HG has be…
Comparison of Efficacy of Cannabinoids versus Commercial Oral Care Products in Reducing Bacterial Content from Dental Plaque: A Preliminary Observation.
Cureus, 29 January 2020
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Background Dental plaque is a complex biofilm that gets formed on the teeth and acts as a reservoir of different microbes. It is the root cause for the occurrence of several dental problems and diseases, including cavities, bad breath, bleeding gums, tooth decay, and tooth los…