Cannabis, Herbs & the Mind/Body Connection
James Brent, DDS outlines the mind/body connection and how cannabis and other herbs may help bring the gut and the brain into alignment.
Indicas versus sativas: A distinction without a difference
A student from Oakton Community College submitted a compelling answer to the question: what is the real difference between indicas and sativas?
Anti-Biofilm Activity of Cannabidiol against Candida albicans
Candida albicans is a common fungal pathogen in humans. Biofilm formation is an important virulence factor of C. albicans infections. We investigated the ability of the plant-derived cannabidiol (CBD) to inhibit the formation and removal of fungal biofilms. Further, we evaluated its mode of action.
Self‐initiated use of topical cannabidiol oil for epidermolysis bullosa
Epidermolysis bullosa is a rare blistering skin disorder that is challenging to manage because skin fragility and repeated wound healing cause itching, pain, limited mobility, and recurrent infections. Cannabidiol, an active cannabinoid found in cannabis, is postulated to have antiinflammatory and analgesic effects.
Long-term safety and efficacy of highly purified cannabidiol for treatment refractory epilepsy
To evaluate the safety, efficacy, and tolerability of highly purified cannabidiol (CBD) for the treatment of seizures in children and adults with treatment-resistant epilepsy (TRE) in an open-label, expanded access program (EAP).
The endocannabinoid system of the skin in health and disease: novel perspectives and therapeutic opportunities
The newly discovered endocannabinoid system (ECS; comprising the endogenous lipid mediators endocanna- binoids present in virtually all tissues, their G-protein- coupled cannabinoid receptors, biosynthetic pathways and metabolizing enzymes) has been implicated in multiple regulatory functions both in health and disease.
A phase 1b randomised, placebo-controlled trial of nabiximols cannabinoid oromucosal spray with temozolomide in patients with recurrent glioblastoma
Preclinical data suggest some cannabinoids may exert antitumour effects against glioblastoma (GBM). Safety and preliminary efficacy of nabiximols oromucosal cannabinoid spray plus dose-intense temozolomide (DIT) was evaluated in patients with first recurrence of GBM.
The Gaping Hole in Medical Education on Cannabis
Sarah Mann, MD analyses the knowledge gap in medical schools on cannabis therapeutics and how education can empower both healthcare professionals and the patients that they serve.
The Case for Cannabis: Cannabis, Testosterone, and Gender Inequality
Some men worry that they are not manly enough, and wonder if a lack of testosterone is the reason. Others comment, like a reader recently did, on the age-old fearmongering, unscientific propaganda about Cannabis (specifically THC) that it is a “potent suppressor of testosterone.”
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PREAMBLE The Society of Cannabis Clinicians (SCC) has been in the forefront of cannabinoid medicine practice and education for more than 20 years. It is one of the premier organizations…
Effect of cannabis on oxaliplatin-induced peripheral neuropathy among oncology patients: a retrospective analysis
Chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN) is a common and dosage-limited oxaliplatin-related toxicity. To date, there are no successful interventions for CIPN prevention or treatment.
Effects of cannabis use on alcohol consumption in a sample of treatment-engaged heavy drinkers in Colorado
Cannabis is commonly used among people who drink alcohol, but evidence suggests a nuanced relationship between alcohol consumption and cannabis use. In particular, among individuals undergoing alcohol treatment the impact of cannabis on alcohol intake may depend upon cannabis use frequency.