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Newest firstBACKGROUND: Interest in cannabis extracts for chronic pain, including osteoarthritis (OA), is growing. This systematic review evaluated the efficacy of cannabis extracts in OA across preclinical and clinical studies. METHODS: A comprehensive literature search was performed using Medline via Ovid, Embase via Ovid, CINAHL, and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials database to identify studies published up t…
Open article record in new tab ↗Fibromyalgia is a chronic disorder characterised by widespread pain and other symptoms that substantially impact the quality of life. This double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled trial primarily assessed feasibility (procedures and intervention adherence) and safety/tolerability of a 1:1 delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol:cannabidiol (THC:CBD) cannabis oil (10 mg/mL each) in 24 adults with fibromyalgia, with second…
Musculoskeletal pain is a major concern for agricultural workers worldwide. However, access to safe and non-opioid pain relief measures is limited in resource-scarce settings. Hemp flower oil, a rich source of cannabinoids and terpenes, has been recognised as a promising adjunct pain therapy due to its analgesic and anti-inflammatory activities through the activation of CB2 receptors, TRP channels, cytokine downre…
Open article record in new tab ↗Pain is a ubiquitous nonmotor symptom in Parkinson's disease (PD), substantially impairing quality of life. Although pharmacological and surgical interventions provide partial relief, effective treatment for PD-associated pain remains limited. Pharmacopuncture, an injection of herbal extracts into acupoints, has demonstrated potential in pain management. This study evaluated the analgesic and neuroprotective effec…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background This study aims to identify sociodemographic factors associated with cannabis use for chronic pain management before and after COVID-19 was declared a pandemic. Furthermore, it seeks to compare cannabis use patterns in adults with and without chronic pain. Methods We analyzed US-based responses from the COVID-19 Cannabis Health Study, a cross-sectional online survey administered via REDCap between March…
Purpose Medical cannabis for patients with chronic noncancer pain (CNCP) has been the focus of numerous health care recommendations. We conducted a systematic review to identify and summarize the currently available evidence-based recommendations. Methods We searched MEDLINE, EMBASE, PsycINFO, the Cochrane database of systematic reviews, and websites for clinical guidelines and recommendations. We summarized the t…
Open article record in new tab ↗Introduction Medical cannabis (MC) is becoming increasingly popular for the treatment of chronic pain conditions. In this study, we evaluated the effect of MC treatment on pain level and quality of sleep of patients with different medical conditions at the rheumatology clinic. Methods Patients licensed for the use of MC at the rheumatology clinics at different settings were located and contacted. Their demographic…
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