Alzheimer’s Research-2016 Jun

In 2016, Amyloid proteotoxicity initiates an inflammatory response blocked by cannabinoids BACKGROUND: We hypothesized that proteotoxicity in nerve cells themselves may initiate an inflammatory response that can lead directly to their death and contribute to overall inflammation in the CNS. The following experiments identify the molecular basis of this inflammatory response using a human CNS nerve …

Alzheimer’s Research-2014 Aug

In 2014, Chronic cannabidiol treatment improves social and object recognition in double transgenic APPswe/PS1∆E9 mice BACKGROUND: The non-psychoactive phytocannabinoid cannabidiol (CBD) exerts neuroprotective, anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory effects and promotes neurogenesis. CBD also reverses Aβ-induced spatial memory deficits in rodents. You can read the full article here => http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs00213-014-3478-5

Alzheimer’s Research-2006

In 2006, A Molecular Link Between the Active Component of Marijuana and Alzheimer’s Disease Pathology BACKGROUND: Here, we demonstrate that the active component of marijuana, Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), competitively inhibits the enzyme acetylcholinesterase (AChE) as well as prevents AChE-induced amyloid β-peptide (Aβ) aggregation, the key pathological marker of Alzheimer’s disease. You can read the full article here => https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2562334/

Cannabis & ADHD Research-2008

In 2008, this case investigation was to highlight that people with ADHD can benefit in some cases from the consumption of THC and can even lead to an enhanced driving performance. BACKGROUND:  A 28-year old male, who had numerous driving vilations did Performance tests, which were conducted with the test batteries ART2020 and TAP to evluate ability …

Cannabis & ADHD-2017 Jul

In 2017,  ADHD symptoms are manageable with the medical use of cannabis. BACKGROUND: Many patients with ADHD find cannabis extremely helpful for managing their symptoms, such as being impulsive and having trouble focusing. Fortunately, year after year we can develop new studies and proofs for marijuana’s potential use in treating attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. You can …