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Newest firstABSTRACTBackground and AimsGiven the rising prevalence of cannabis use as an alternative strategy for managing mental health symptoms, there is a crucial need to understand the determinants of substitution behavior, particularly among midlife women who may experience distinct psychosocial and clinical profiles. This study examined the predictors of cannabis substitution among midlife women by comparing profiles of…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background and aims Substance use in sports, though harmful, is common but with little evidence from Africa. This study aims to assess the prevalence and self-reported motivations for substance use, as well as to characterize the patterns of alcohol, tobacco, and cannabis use among professional footballers in Accra. Methods This cross-sectional study included 139 professional footballers from nine teams competing…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background Substance use, particularly cannabis and alcohol consumption, presents a growing public health challenge in Ghana, with significant implications for both mental and physical health. While the adverse psychological effects of these substances have been extensively studied, their biochemical impact remains inadequately explored, particularly in psychiatric settings. The rising prevalence of substance-use…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background and aims Public attitudes toward medicinal cannabis (MC) remain mixed, particularly in areas with legal access to recreational cannabis (RC). This study aimed to explore the relationship between proximity to cannabis dispensaries, dispensary density, and attitudes toward MC. Specifically, we hypothesized that individuals living closer to cannabis dispensaries or in areas with higher dispensary density w…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background and aims Conduct a pilot randomized double-blind placebo-controlled crossover trial for adults with subthreshold insomnia symptoms to examine the effectiveness of a cannabinoids supplement on sleep quality and health outcomes. Methods Adults with subthreshold insomnia symptoms (N = 20, Mage = 47.40) were randomized to either the Cannabinoids Supplement (CS) or Placebo Condition (PC) for 10 days. The CS…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background and aims Cannabis and its various derivatives are commonly used for both recreational and medicinal purposes. Cannabinoids have been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties. Inflammation is an important component of wound healing and the effect of cannabinoids on wound healing has become a recent topic of investigation. The objective of this article is to perform a comprehensive review of the literat…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background and aims The promotion of rational use of antibiotics among pregnant women is eminent not only for the risk of teratogenicity in the developing fetus but also the risk of drug resistance with its concomitant high cost of health care. Studies on antibiotic self-medication among pregnant women in Northern Ghana are rare. Improving the knowledge and awareness among the vulnerable groups about the appropria…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background and aims Pancreatic cancer develops in the normal tissues of the pancreas from malignant cells. The chance of recovery is not good, and the chance of survival 5 years following diagnosis is quite low. Pancreatic cancer treatment strategies such as radiotherapy and chemotherapy had relatively low success rates. Therefore, the present study aims to explore new therapies for treating pancreatic cancer. Met…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background Parkinson's disease (PD) is a condition that affects movement and is usually seen in those over the age of 50. It is caused by the death of dopaminergic neurons, particularly in the substantia nigra. PD has shifted from being perceived as an uncommon condition to a significant neurological illness, mostly due to the increasing number of elderly individuals and the impact of environmental factors. Parkin…
AbstractBackgroundAs a public health concern, serious adolescent injuries constitute considerable global morbidity and mortality. Despite the proliferation of literature on this problem, the evidence on the determinants of injuries among in‐school adolescents in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (SVG) is insufficient.MethodThe study analyzed data from the 2018 Global School‐based Student Health Survey to examine th…