Keyword: ∆9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)


Cannabis significantly alters DNA methylation of the human ovarian follicle in a concentration-dependent manner

Abstract Cannabis is increasingly consumed by women of childbearing age, and the reproductive and epigenetic effects are unknown. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the potential epigenetic implications…

Illicit Cannabis Usage as a Management Strategy in New Zealand Women with Endometriosis: An Online Survey

Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Background: Endometriosis affects around 10% of women worldwide. Many women with endometriosis struggle with finding adequate pain management, and data from other…

The Efficacy of Cannabis in Oncology Patient Care and Its Anti-Tumor Effects

Simple Summary Cancer is a major disease and a leading cause of death worldwide. Improving treatment and management strategies for cancer is critical. This article explores cannabis and its pharmacological…

Development of cannabis use disorder in medical cannabis users: A 9-month follow-up of a randomized clinical trial testing effects of medical cannabis card ownership

Abstract Background: Evidence for long-term effectiveness of commercial cannabis products used to treat medical symptoms is inconsistent, despite increasingly widespread use. Objective: To prospectively evaluate the effects of using cannabis on self-reported…

Symptoms of obsessive-compulsive disorder predict cannabis misuse

Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Introduction Cannabis use has been linked to many psychological disorders. There is, however, a paucity of research investigating the link between cannabis use…

Exploring the interplay between cannabinoids and thymic functions

Abstract Cannabinoids, derived from the Cannabis sativa plant, have garnered increasing attention for their potential therapeutic applications in various diseases. The pharmacologically active compounds in Cannabis, such as delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol and cannabidiol, exhibit diverse…

The effects of standardized cannabis products in healthy volunteers and patients: a systematic literature review

Abstract Introduction: There is growing recognition of the potential of cannabis to treat various medical conditions and symptoms, such as chronic pain, spasticity, and epilepsy. However, one of the biggest challenges…

Changes in Pain and Mental Health Symptoms Associated with Prescribed Medicinal Cannabis Use: A One-Year Longitudinal Study

Abstract Chronic pain and mental health issues like depression and anxiety significantly contribute to disease burden in Western countries. While cannabinoids are suggested to have analgesic, anxiolytic and antidepressant properties,…

Cannabis-Induced Gastrointestinal Tract Symptoms in the Adult Population: A Systematic Review

Abstract Objective: Cannabinoid usage is widespread in the self-management of various medical ailments. However, adverse effects have been reported with use, especially pertaining to the gastrointestinal system in adults and aged…

Cannabis oil extracts for chronic pain: what else can be learned from another structured prospective cohort?

Abstract Introduction:  The use of medicinal cannabis for managing pain expands, although its efficacy and safety have not been fully established through randomized controlled trials. Objectives:  This structured, prospective questionnaire-based…