Please use this link to access this publication. ABSTRACT There is growing interest in the therapeutic potential of marijuana (cannabis) and cannabinoid-based chemicals within the medical community and, particularly, for…
Keyword: Cannabinoid/s
Evidence for cannabis and cannabinoids for epilepsy: a systematic review of controlled and observational evidence
Abstract Review evidence for cannabinoids as adjunctive treatments for treatment-resistant epilepsy. Systematic search of Medline, Embase and PsycINFO was conducted in October 2017. Outcomes were: 50%+ seizure reduction, complete seizure freedom;…
Anti-Cancer Potential of Cannabinoids, Terpenes, and Flavonoids Present in Cannabis
Abstract In recent years, and even more since its legalization in several jurisdictions, cannabis and the endocannabinoid system have received an increasing amount of interest related to their potential exploitation…
Sex-Dependent Effects of Cannabis and Cannabinoids: A Translational Perspective
Abstract Recent policy changes have led to significant increases in the use of cannabis for both medical and recreational purposes. Although men are more likely to endorse past month cannabis…
Systematic review of systematic reviews for medical cannabinoids
Abstract Objective To determine the effects of medical cannabinoids on pain, spasticity, and nausea and vomiting, and to identify adverse events. Data sources MEDLINE, the Cochrane Database, and the references of included…
Implications of the endocannabinoid system and the therapeutic action of cannabinoids in autism spectrum disorder: A literature review
Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder, onset in early childhood and associated with cognitive, social, behavioral, and sensory impairments. The pathophysiology is still…
Potential of cannabinoids as treatments for autism spectrum disorders
Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Current treatments for autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are limited in efficacy and are often associated with substantial side effects. These medications typically ameliorate problem…
Cannabinoid treatment for the symptoms of autism spectrum disorder
Please use this link to access this publication. ABSTRACT Introduction Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder affecting approximately 3% of school-age children. The core symptoms are deficits in…
Medical Cannabinoids in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review
Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract CONTEXT: Legalization of medical marijuana in many states has led to a widening gap between the accessibility and the evidence for…
Adverse effects of medical cannabinoids: a systematic review
Abstract Background: The therapeutic use of cannabis and cannabis-based medicines raises safety concerns for patients, clinicians, policy-makers, insurers, researchers and regulators. Although the efficacy of cannabinoids is being increasingly demonstrated in…