Abstract Opioids are commonly used to treat patients with chronic pain (CP), though there is little evidence that they are effective for long term CP treatment. Previous studies reported…
Keyword: medical cannabis
Associations between medical cannabis and prescription opioid use in chronic pain patients
Abstract Background Current levels and dangers of opioid use in the U.S. warrant the investigation of harm-reducing treatment alternatives. PurposeA preliminary, historical, cohort study was used to examine the…
Medical cannabis use in the United States: a retrospective database study
Abstract Introduction Growing interest in the medicinal properties of cannabis has led to an increase in its use to treat medical conditions, and the establishment of state-specific medical cannabis…
Assessment of clinical outcomes in patients with post-traumatic stress disorder
Abstract Background: The current paucity of clinical evidence limits the use of cannabis-based medicinal products (CBMPs) in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This study investigates health-related quality of life (HRQoL) changes…
Neurological Benefits, Clinical Challenges, and Neuropathologic Promise of Medical Marijuana: A Systematic Review of Cannabinoid Effects in Multiple Sclerosis and Experimental Models of Demyelination
Abstract Despite current therapeutic strategies for immunomodulation and relief of symptoms in multiple sclerosis (MS), remyelination falls short due to dynamic neuropathologic deterioration and relapses, leading to accrual of disability…
Impact of Medical Cannabis on Patient-Reported Symptoms for Patients With Cancer Enrolled in Minnesota’s Medical Cannabis Program
QUESTION ASKED: What is the impact of participating in the Minnesota medical cannabis program on managing symptoms in patients with cancer, and is medical cannabis well tolerated among this patient…