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…
Keyword: Medical marijuana
Recent cannabis use among Veterans in the United States
Abstract Background: Compared to civilians, little is known about cannabis use among Veterans in the general United States (US) population. This study aimed to examine the prevalence and correlates of…
Medical Oncologists’ Beliefs, Practices, and Knowledge Regarding Marijuana Used Therapeutically
Background Although almost every state medical marijuana (MM) law identifies cancer as a qualifying condition, little research supports MM’s use in oncology. We hypothesized that the discrepancy between these laws…
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…
A Cross-Sectional and Prospective Comparison of Medicinal Cannabis Users and Controls on Self-Reported Health
Introduction. Despite widespread legalization, the impact of medicinal cannabis use on patient level health and quality of life has not been carefully evaluated. The objective of this study was to…
Carliner et al (2017) – Cannabis use, attitudes, and legal status in the U.S.: A review
Cannabis is widely used among adolescents and adults. In the U.S., marijuana laws have been changing, and Americans increasingly favor legalizing cannabis for medical and recreational uses. While some can…
Duration of use of oral cannabis extract in a cohort of pediatric epilepsy patients
Abstract Objective: Oral cannabis extracts (OCEs) are being used in the treatment of epilepsy with increasing rates in the United States following product legalization; however, no studies demonstrate clear efficacy. We…
Cannabidiol: Pharmacology and potential therapeutic role in epilepsy and other neuropsychiatric disorders
To present a summary of current scientific evidence about the cannabinoid, cannabidiol (CBD) with regard to its relevance to epilepsy and other selected neuropsychiatric disorders. We summarize the presentations from…
Cannabinoids and Cystic Fibrosis: A Novel Approach to Etiology and Therapy
Cannabis stimulates appetite and food intake. This property has been exploited to benefit AIDS and cancer patients suffering from wasting disease, by administering the whole plant or its major active…
Cannabinoids for pediatric epilepsy? Up in smoke or real science?
Abstract Public interest in the use of “medical marijuana” for the treatment of childhood epilepsy has burgeoned in the last few years. This has occurred in parallel with a growing…