Abstract Introduction There is a substantial growth in the use of medical cannabis in recent years and with the aging of the population, medical cannabis is increasingly used by the elderly. We aimed to…
Condition: Safety
A randomized trial of medical cannabis in patients with stage IV cancers to assess feasibility, dose requirements, impact on pain and opioid use, safety, and overall patient satisfaction
Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Purpose The prevalence of medical cannabis (MC) use in patients with cancer is growing, but questions about safety, efficacy, and dosing…
The Quebec Cannabis Registry: Investigating the Safety and Effectiveness of Medical Cannabis
Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Objective: To investigate the safety and effectiveness of medical cannabis (MC) in the real-world clinical practice setting. Design: A 4-year prospective noncomparative registry…
A large Australian longitudinal cohort registry demonstrates sustained safety and efficacy of oral medicinal cannabis for at least two years
Abstract Introduction: Oral medicinal cannabis (MC) has been increasingly prescribed for a wide range of clinical conditions since 2016. Despite an exponential rise in prescriptions and publications, high quality clinical efficacy…
Cannabis for chronic pain: cardiovascular safety in a nationwide Danish study
Abstract Background and aims: A rising number of countries allow physicians to treat chronic pain with medical cannabis. However, recreational cannabis use has been linked with cardiovascular side effects, necessitating investigations…
Cannabis Effects on Driving Performance: Clinical Considerations
Key Points Driving under the influence of cannabis has been identified as a public health concern as medical and recreational cannabis availability increases in some countries. A recent randomized clinical…
Older Canadians’ Perceptions of the Safety, Effectiveness and Accessibility of Cannabis for Medicinal Purposes: A Cross-Sectional Analysis
Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Background and objective: Cannabis use is increasing among older adults, with use primarily for medicinal purposes. Much of the evidence on perceptions…
A Retrospective Medical Record Review of Adults with Non-Cancer Diagnoses Prescribed Medicinal Cannabis
Abstract Research describing patients using medicinal cannabis and its effectiveness is lacking. We aimed to describe adults with non-cancer diagnoses who are prescribed medicinal cannabis via a retrospective medical record…
Stigma, risks, and benefits of medicinal cannabis use among Australians with cancer
Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Purpose: People with cancer who use medicinal cannabis do so despite risks associated with limited clinical evidence, legalities, and stigma. This study…
Medicinal cannabis in neurodegenerative disorders: an open label, dose finding, safety and efficacy study
Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Aim: Currently, there exist no curative treatments for neurodegenerative disorders. Recently, there has been a resurgence of interest in the use of…