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Therapeutic Applications of Cannabinoids in Cardiomyopathy and Heart Failure
Authors: J. A. Garza-Cervantes, M. Ramos-González ,O. Lozano, C. Jerjes-Sánchez , and G. García-Rivas Published in Oxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity October 2020 Abstract A large number of cannabinoids have…
The Effectiveness of Topical Cannabidiol Oil in Symptomatic Relief of Peripheral Neuropathy of the Lower Extremities
Authors: Dixon H Xu, Benjamin D Cullen, Meng Tang, Yujiang Fang Published in Current Pharmaceutical Biotechnology 2020 Abstract Background: Peripheral neuropathy can significantly impact the quality of life for those…
Cannabidiol and Oxygen-Ozone Combination Induce Cytotoxicity in Human Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma Cell Lines
Authors: Margherita Luongo, Oliviero Marinelli, Laura Zeppa, Cristina Aguzzi, Maria Beatrice Morelli, Consuelo Amantini, Andrea Frassineti, Marianne di Costanzo, Alessandro Fanelli, Giorgio Santoni, Massimo Nabissi Published in Cancers September 2020…
Cannabis use is associated with reduced prevalence of progressive stages of alcoholic liver disease
Authors: Adeyinka C Adejumo, Tokunbo O Ajayi, Oluwole M Adegbala, Kelechi L Adejumo, Samson Alliu, Akintunde M Akinjero, Nnaemeka E Onyeakusi, Ogooluwa Ojelabi, Terence N Bukong Published in Liver International…
Medical cannabis and cognitive performance in middle to old adults treated for chronic pain
Authors: Sharon R Sznitman, Simon Vulfsons, David Meiri, Galit Weinstein Published in Drug and Alcohol Review September 2020 Abstract Introduction and aims: Cannabis exposure is becoming more common in older…
Cannabis: An Emerging Treatment for Common Symptoms in Older Adults
Authors: Kevin H Yang, Christopher N Kaufmann, Reva Nafsu, Ella T Lifset, Khai Nguyen, Michelle Sexton, Benjamin H Han, Arum Kim, Alison A Moore Published in Journal of the American…
Efficacy of combined therapy with fish oil and phytocannabinoids in murine intestinal inflammation
Authors: Ester Pagano, Fabio A. Iannotti, Fabiana Piscitelli, Barbara Romano, Giuseppe Lucariello, Tommaso Venneri, Vincenzo Di Marzo, Angelo A. Izzo, Francesca Borrelli Published in Phytotherapy Research September 2020 Abstract Summary…
Treatment of social anxiety disorder and attenuated psychotic symptoms with cannabidiol
Authors: Maximus Berger, Emily Li, Günter Paul Amminger Published in BMJ Case Reports CP 2020 Abstract Anxiety disorders in young people are frequently comorbid with other mental disorders and respond…
Biological Activity of Cannabis sativa L. Extracts Critically Depends on Solvent Polarity and Decarboxylation
SCC Member Gretchen E. Maurer, DO, MS and colleagues examine the current research potential for cannabis in sports medicine.
Medical Cannabis Treatment for Chronic Pain: Outcomes and Prediction of Response
Authors: Joshua Aviram, Dorit Pud, Tamar Gershoni, Bareket Schiff‐Keren, Miriam Ogintz, Simon Vulfsons, Tamar Yashar, Adahan Haim‐Moshe, Silviu Brill, Howard Amital, Itay Goor‐Aryeh, Dror Robinson, Leslie Green, Refael Segal, Yacov…
Compassion Fatigue: Helping the Helper
Matt Cascio, RN discusses compassion fatigue and how this can impact those in the healthcare sector.
Preliminary Assessment of Medical Cannabis Consumption by Cancer Survivors
This study indicates that cancer survivors may indeed consume cannabis for symptom relief, and not merely for recreational purposes. More research is needed to study the adequate role that cannabis may have for treating symptoms associated with cancer survivorship.