Prostate Cancer and Role of Cannabinoids -2012 Mar

Prostate Cancer and Role of Cannabinoids -2012 Mar

In 2012, a review of article focus on the effects of cannabinoids in the realm of prostate cancer pathophysiology and their potential uses. Purpose of this review is to describe in detail the effects, characteristics, and possible role of cannabis and cannabinoids in prostate cancer. BACKGROUND: Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in American .. Read More

Insomnia and Cannabis-2018 Jul

Insomnia and Cannabis-2018 Jul

In 2018, a study reviewed how effective Medical Cannabis Flower is for Treating Insomnia. 409 people with a specified condition of insomnia entered there data in the Relief app. Background:  Used a app to measure which fundamental characteristics of medical Cannabis flower are associated with changes in perceived insomnia. https://www.mdpi.com/2305-6320/5/3/75/htm

Traumatic Brain Injury & THC-2014 Oct

Traumatic Brain Injury & THC-2014 Oct

In 2014, this study was to establish a relationship between tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and mortality after TBI. Using 446 patients cases meeting all inclusion criteria. Background:  A 3-year retrospective review of patients sustaining brain trauma. Patients THC positive survived surgery at 97.6 percent. While patients with no THC survived only an 88.5 percent rate. You can .. Read More

Blood Cancer and Cannabis Research-2002 Jan

Blood Cancer and Cannabis Research-2002 Jan

In 2002, Targeting CB2 cannabinoid receptors as a novel therapy to treat malignant lymphoblastic disease. Using adult mice. Background: In the current study, they demonstrated that THC and other cannabinoids can induce apoptosis in murine and human leukemia and lymphoma cell lines as well as primary ALL cells. Responded to CB2 not CB1. You can read .. Read More

Treatment-resistant Epilepsy & Cannabis-2013 Dec

Treatment-resistant Epilepsy & Cannabis-2013 Dec

In 2013, Survey explored the use of cannabidiol-enriched cannabis in children with treatment-resistant epilepsy. A parent survey was presented to a Facebook group dedicated to sharing information about the use of cannabis to treat their child’s seizures. Background: Survey consisted of 24 questions that measured clinical factors, including diagnosis and seizure types. As a result .. Read More

Epilepsy and Cannabis-2013-Sep

Epilepsy and Cannabis-2013-Sep

In 2013, A study showed cannabis extracts are anticonvulsant in mouse and rat via a CB1 receptor-independent mechanism. Background: The anticonvulsant profiles of two CBDV BDSs were evaluated in three animal models of acute seizure. You can read the full article here =>  https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3792005/

Sickle Cell and Cannabis-2018 Aug

Sickle Cell and Cannabis-2018 Aug

In 2018, survey data published in the journal Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research  shows Medical cannabis use is relatively common among patients with sickle cell disease for pain control. Background: surveyed patients with a brief, anonymous, questionare. Reviewed institutional records for clinically driven urine drug testing. While we tracked patient requests for certification for medical marijuana. You can Read .. Read More

Obesity, Insulin & cannabis-2014 Dec

Obesity, Insulin & cannabis-2014 Dec

In 2014, studied the relationship between cannabis use, obesity, and insulin resistance. Using data on 786 Inuit adults. Background: The frequency of cannabis use was assessed by confidential questionnaire. In addition, fasting blood sample was drawn from all participants. Then we further assessed whether the relationship between cannabis use and outcomes varied by BMI categories, age .. Read More