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Newest firstBackground Chronic neuropathic pain is common after spinal cord injury (SCI), yet current treatments have limited efficacy and significant side effects. Cannabidiol (CBD), a non-intoxicating component of cannabis, has demonstrated efficacy in preclinical neuropathic pain models. Here, we investigated the effect of high-dose (up to 800 mg/day) CBD on chronic neuropathic pain in SCI. Methods This randomised, double-…
Open article record in new tab ↗Introduction Chronic pain affects approximately 30% of the global population, posing a significant public health challenge. Despite their widespread use, traditional pharmacological treatments, such as opioids and NSAIDs, often fail to deliver adequate, long-term relief while exposing patients to risks of addiction and adverse side effects. Given these limitations, medical cannabis has emerged as a promising thera…
Background The increase in the medical use of cannabis has revealed a number of beneficial effects, a variety of adverse side effects and great inter-individual variability. Association studies connecting consumption, addiction and side effects related to recreational cannabis use have led to the identification of several polymorphic genes that may play a role in the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of cannab…
Open article record in new tab ↗There is a growing body of evidence to suggest that cannabinoids are beneficial for a range of clinical conditions, including pain, inflammation, epilepsy, sleep disorders, the symptoms of multiple sclerosis, anorexia, schizophrenia and other conditions. The transformation of cannabinoids from herbal preparations into highly regulated prescription drugs is therefore progressing rapidly. The development of such dru…