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Cannabidiol upregulates melanogenesis through CB1 dependent pathway by activating p38 MAPK and p42/44 MAPK
Authors: Young Sun Hwang, Youn-Jung Kim, Mi Ok Kim, Mingyeong Kang, Sae Woong Oh, Youn Hwa Nho, See-Hyoung Park, Jongsung Lee Published in Science Direct August 2017 Abstract Melanogenesis plays…
Cannabinoid and Terpenoid Doses are Associated with Adult ADHD Status of Medical Cannabis Patients
Authors: Jeffrey Y. Hergenrather, Joshua Aviram, Yelena Vysotski, Salvatore Campisi-Pinto, Gil M. Lewitus, David Meiri Published in Rambam Maimonides Medical Journal January 2020 Abstract Objective The aim of this cross-sectional questionnaire-based study…
Cannabis Nurses Answer Common Patient Inquiries
The SCC hears from three seasoned Cannabis Nurses as they share their insight on modes of administration, patient access, and adversity to the cannabis “high”.
Terpenes/Terpenoids in Cannabis: Are They Important?
Authors: Hanuš LO. · Hod Y. Published in Karger August 2020 Abstract Cannabis sativa plant has not only cannabinoids as crucial compounds but also the other compounds that play important role…
Cannabis and Cannabidiol (CBD) for the Treatment of Fibromyalgia
Authors: Amnon A.Berger MD, PhD, Joseph Keefe BM, Ariel Winnick MA, Elasaf Gilbert BS, Jonathan P.Eskander MD, MBA, Cyrus Yazdi MD, Alan D.Kaye MD, PhD, Omar Viswanath MD, Ivan Urits…
International Roundtable of Case Presentations
Members of the SCC International Committee share unique and challenging clinical cases from patients using medical cannabis treatment. Originally recorded on June 8th, 2020.
Cannabis Therapeutics and the Future of Neurology
Author: Ethan B. Russo Published in: Frontiers in Integrative Neuroscience October 2018 Abstract Introduction: Cannabis burst across the Western medicine horizon after its introduction by William O’Shaughnessy in 1838 (O’Shaughnessy, 1838–1840;…
Evaluation of the effects of CBD hemp extract on opioid use and quality of life indicators in chronic pain patients: a prospective cohort study
Author: Alex Capano, Richard Weaver & Elisa Burkman Published in Postgraduate Medicine November 2019 Abstract Context: Chronic pain is highly prevalent in most of the industrialized nations around the world….
A Comprehensive Patient and Public Involvement Program Evaluating Perception of Cannabis-Derived Medicinal Products in the Treatment of Acute Postoperative Pain, Nausea, and Vomiting Using a Qualitative Thematic Framework
Author: Simon Erridge, Marie Miller, Tamara Gall, Antonio Costanzo, Barbara Pacchetti, and Mikael H. Sodergren Published in Mary Ann Liebert, Inc Publishers February 2020 Abstract Introduction: Cannabis-derived medicinal products (CDMPs) have antiemetic…
Δ9‐Tetrahydrocannabinolic acid alleviates collagen‐induced arthritis: Role of PPARγ and CB1 receptors
Authors: Belén Palomares, Martín Garrido‐Rodriguez, Claudia Gonzalo‐Consuegra, María Gómez‐Cañas, Suwipa Saen‐oon, Robert Soliva, Juan A. Collado, Javier Fernández‐Ruiz, Gaetano Morello, Marco A. Calzado, Giovanni Appendino, Eduardo Muñoz Published in British Journal…
The practical knowledge, experience and beliefs of US emergency medicine physicians regarding medical Cannabis: A national survey
Author: Kevin M Takakuwa, Frances S Shofer, Raquel M Schears Published in The American Journal of Emergency Medicine January 2020 Introduction Medical cannabis is legal in 33 US states [ 1…
Assessment of the Association of Cannabis on Female Sexual Function With the Female Sexual Function Index
Author: Alex M. Kasman, MD, MS, Hriday P. Bhambhvani, BS, Genester Wilson-King, MD, and Michael L. Eisenberg, MD Published in Science Direct July 2020 Abstract Introduction: Cannabis use has increased…