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Benefit of Tetrahydrocannabinol versus Cannabidiol for Common Palliative Care Symptoms.
Authors: David J. Casarett, Jessica N. Beliveau, and Michelle S. Arbus
Journal of Palliative Medicine, 6 August 2019
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Objectives: To determine the relative contributions of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) to patients’ self-ratings of efficacy for common palliative care symptoms. Design: This is an electronic record-based retrospective cohort study. Model development used logi…
Opportunities for cannabis in supportive care in cancer.
Authors: Amber S. Kleckner, Ian R. Kleckner, Charles S. Kamen, Mohamedtaki A. Tejani, et al
Therapeutic Advances in Medical Oncology, 1 August 2019
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Cannabis has the potential to modulate some of the most common and debilitating symptoms of cancer and its treatments, including nausea and vomiting, loss of appetite, and pain. However, the dearth of scientific evidence for the effectiveness of cannabis in treating these symp…
Association between cannabis use and complications related to ulcerative colitis in hospitalized patients: A propensity matched retrospective cohort study.
Authors: Chimezie Mbachi, Bashar Attar, Olamide Oyenubi, Wang Yuchen, Aisien Efesomwan, et al
Medicine, August 2019
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Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic inflammatory process that is occasionally associated with complications that cause significant morbidity and mortality. Studies in experimental animal models have demonstrated a beneficial effect of cannabis on intestinal inflammation. It i…
Potential Adverse Drug Events and Drug-Drug Interactions with Medical and Consumer Cannabidiol (CBD) Use.
Authors: Joshua D. Brown, Almut G. Winterstein
Journal of Clinical Medicine, 8 July 2019
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Cannabidiol (CBD) is ubiquitous in state-based medical cannabis programs and consumer products for complementary health or recreational use. CBD has intrinsic pharmacologic effects and associated adverse drug events (ADEs) along with the potential for pharmacokinetic and pharm…
A Not-So-Proud Memory
During Pride Month, we owe it to history to recall an embarrassing, tragic twist in the relationship between AIDS activism and the medical marijuana movement.
How the Aids Epidemic Catalyzed the Medical Marijuana Movement
The historical account of Dennis Peron, the medical cannabis and human rights activist who was instrumental in bringing attention to AIDS and changing cannabis policy in California.
Can CBD Counter Binge-Eating?
Findings suggest that CBD may have therapeutic potential to reduce binge eating and the development of obesity, according to a paper published by Addiction Biology.
GW Opposed Blumenauer-McClintock Amendment
On June 19 the House of Representatives voted to add the Blumenauer-McClintock Amendment —which would prevent the Department of Justice from enforcing federal law in states that have legalized adult-use marijuana—to an appropriations bill.
The heterogeneity and complexity of Cannabis extracts as antitumor agents.
Authors: Liran Baram, Ella Peled, Paula Berman, Ben Yellin, Elazar Besser, David Meiri, et al
Oncotarget, 25 June 2019
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The Cannabis plant contains over 100 phytocannabinoids and hundreds of other components. The biological effects and interplay of these Cannabis compounds are not fully understood and yet influence the plant’s therapeutic effects. Here we assessed the antitumor effects of whole…
Add MJ Journals: ‘Medical Cannabis and Cannabinoids’
“Medical Cannabis and Cannabinoids” is a peer-reviewed journal offering an international forum to present and discuss recent advances in the rapidly developing field of medical cannabis and cannabinoids.
JAMA op-ed: ‘Educating Physicians About MJ’
Marijuana use is prevalent both in states where it is legal to some degree and in states where it is not. However, evidence suggests that many physicians may be unprepared for this reality.
Can Medical Marijuana Help with Dementia?
There’s no official endorsement of medical cannabis for dementia, but with or without scientific data, more and more people are willing to investigate cannabis to treat their loved ones.