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Newest firstCannabidiol (CBD) has attracted growing scientific and clinical interest due to its potential therapeutic applications and increasing availability across Europe. This narrative review examined the regulatory status, market availability, and clinical use of CBD in Croatia in relation to selected European Union countries and international reference models (Canada and Australia). A literature search was conducted usi…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) increasingly use cannabis. Studies investigating the effectiveness and safety of cannabis as a therapeutic option for IBD have reported conflicting findings, and recent reviews have not incorporated evidence from real-world studies. This systematic review assessed controlled non-interventional studies and interventional trials evaluating the effectiveness o…
Background Although current treatment guidelines recommend against cannabinoids for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), their use has increased in clinical settings despite fragmented evidence. This review critically examines the efficacy, effectiveness, and safety of cannabinoid-based interventions for PTSD. Methods We conducted a scoping review following PRISMA-ScR guidelines. Five databases were searched up…
Open article record in new tab ↗Introduction The use of medical cannabis products is expanding, yet real-world data on associated adverse events (AEs) remain limited. Controlled trials often exclude diverse patient populations and product types, making post-marketing surveillance essential to understanding cannabinoid safety. Objective The aim of this study is to characterize AEs reported by patients enrolled in the Minnesota Medical Cannabis Pr…
Background Trigeminal neuropathic pain (TNP) is a chronic and debilitating condition frequently resistant to conventional pharmacological therapies. Although cannabinoids have emerged as a potential adjunctive treatment, objective clinical documentation of their effects in orofacial neuropathic pain remains limited. Case reports We report two female patients with refractory TNP-one post-traumatic and one idiopathi…
This review explores the molecular and cellular pathways of soft tissue wound healing and the potential therapeutic use of the non-psychotropic cannabinoid cannabidiol (CBD), integrating findings from in vitro and in vivo preclinical studies as well as completed and ongoing clinical trials. It provides a comprehensive summary of the next steps in new CBD-based product development by analyzing current trends in dos…
Highlights What are the main findings? Anxiety is prevalent in both recreational and medical cannabis users with both groups endorsing clinically significant anxiety levels.Qualitative analyses revealed the anxiolytic and anxiogenic experiences of anxiety extended beyond traditional binary diagnostic categories and supports the use of the Research Domain Criteria (RDoC) framework as a valuable approach for underst…
Open article record in new tab ↗BackgroundMedical cannabis has gained increasing attention globally for its potential in treating various conditions. As the use of medical cannabis expands, it is crucial for future healthcare professionals, particularly physicians, to have a comprehensive understanding of its clinical applications, side effects, and legal status. Therefore, this study aimed to assess the knowledge and attitudes of healthcare stu…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background/Objectives: Cannabinoids are increasingly recognised for their therapeutic potential beyond well-established indications such as chronic pain, multiple sclerosis, and specific epileptic syndromes. Recent advances have highlighted their possible role in less-common or orphan diseases, opening new avenues for pharmaceutical research and clinical application. Methods: This review provides a critical synthe…
Since federal legalisation in November 2016, Australia’s medical cannabis regulation has evolved into a complex framework that involves the Therapeutic Goods Administration, state health departments, and multiple professional oversight bodies. This narrative review examines the policy hurdles and coordination gaps that have emerged between 2016 and 2024, providing a longitudinal perspective on the ongoing debate.…
Open article record in new tab ↗Background With the recent industrial cannabis legalization in Ghana, there is a need to ascertain the perspectives of illegal cannabis growers on the policy discourse to inform its implementation. Aim We explored the opinions of illicit cannabis growers in Hohoe Municipality regarding the legalization of cannabis in Ghana. Methodology An exploratory qualitative study, involving 14 illicit cannabis growers recruit…
Open article record in new tab ↗Introduction/ObjectiveThe primary aim of this study was to evaluate changes in pain-specific and general health-related quality of life in individuals prescribed cannabis-based medicinal products (CBMPs) for hypermobility-associated chronic pain.MethodsThe case series utilised data from the UK Medical Cannabis Registry. Primary outcomes were changes in Brief Pain Inventory (BPI), Pain Visual Analogue Scale (VAS),…
Background Medical cannabis is now commonly prescribed for a range of chronic health conditions. Many medical cannabis products contain delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the intoxicating component in cannabis, though it is unclear whether these products produce impairment when used as prescribed and at therapeutic doses. With current Australian laws prohibiting driving with any amount of THC in one's system, thi…
Open article record in new tab ↗BACKGROUND: Medical cannabis legislation in Germany shifted significantly with the Medical Cannabis Act in March 2017, enabling physician prescriptions under specific conditions, and further evolved with the Cannabis Act (CanG) in April 2024, which partially decriminalized cannabis for adult non-medical use and allowed for Cannabis Social Clubs from July 2024. These reforms have prompted considerable public discus…
Open article record in new tab ↗BACKGROUND: Persistent, multimodal cancer pain remains a challenge, particularly in long-term survivors facing treatment-related complications. The management of high-dose opioid dependence concurrent with chronic, multi-drug resistant (MDR) periprosthetic infection presents a critical unmet need. This case reports the potential use and sustained efficacy of medical cannabis monotherapy, highlighting an unexpected…
Previous research has shown medical cannabis (MC) to help reduce anxiety for some individuals, although most studies show trends using cross-sectional designs or conduct secondary analyses of preexisting data. The present study systematically tracked 416 registered MC patients in Florida across 45 days to assess daily shifts in anxiety levels. Using daily recording software, collected data included the frequency o…
Background A traditional Thai cannabis-based multi-herbal formulation is legally recognized in Thailand for therapeutic use and clinical research. However, clinical evidence supporting its use for insomnia remains limited. Methods This Phase II randomized, double-blind, active-controlled non-inferiority trial compared the efficacy and safety of the Anti-Pom-Leung Fever medicine with lorazepam in patients with chro…
Medical cannabis use is steadily increasing worldwide, including among pregnant and breastfeeding women. This Perspective provides an overview of current evidence regarding cannabis exposure during pregnancy and lactation and its implications for clinical decision-making. The available literature indicates relatively consistent evidence linking prenatal Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) exposure with adverse perinatal…
Open article record in new tab ↗There has been a sharp increase in recent years in the use of medical cannabis in Israel. However, little is known about the attitudes and knowledge about medical cannabis among nursing students, particularly those from the religious/ultra-Orthodox sector. It is important for nurses to know about medical cannabis because they are at the forefront of care and provide patient guidance. A cross-sectional study sample…
Open article record in new tab ↗BACKGROUND: Medical cannabis has gained increasing recognition for its therapeutic potential in various clinical conditions. However, knowledge and attitudes toward its medical use among future health professionals in Colombia remain limited and insufficiently investigated. OBJECTIVE: To assess the levels of knowledge and attitudes regarding medical cannabis among Medicine, Nursing, and Physiotherapy students at a…
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