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Patient-Reported Outcomes of Pain, Stiffness, and Fatigue Reduction in Rheumatoid and Psoriatic Arthritis With Cannabinoid Use

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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and psoriatic arthritis (PsA) are autoimmune conditions that can progressively destroy joints, causing chronic, often debilitating pain, and drastically affecting the quality of life. Novel pharmaceutical remedies have recently been developed, which allow for better symptom management. However, the complex pain experienced is challenging to control fully, leading this patient population to seek alternative treatments.

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Cannabidiol as an Adjunct to Botulinum Toxin in Blepharospasm – A Randomized Pilot Study

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The purpose of this study was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of low dose cannabidiol (CBD; Epidiolex) as adjunctive therapy for idiopathic adult-onset blepharospasm (BPS), as well as develop a novel objective assessment methodology to gauge response.

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Report of a parent survey of cannabidiol-enriched cannabis use in pediatric treatment-resistant epilepsy.

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Authors: Brenda E. Porter, Catherine Jacobson
Epilepsy & Behavior, December 2013
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Severe childhood epilepsies are characterized by frequent seizures, neurodevelopmental delays, and impaired quality of life. In these treatment-resistant epilepsies, families often seek alternative treatments. This survey explored the use of cannabidiol-enriched cannabis in ch…

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