Syncope and Cannabis: hypervagotonia from chronic abuse? A case report and literature review
Abstract Background: Cannabis is the most consumed drug worldwide and number of users is increasing, particularly among youth. Moreover, cannabis…
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Microglial cannabinoid receptor type 1 mediates social memory deficits in mice produced by adolescent THC exposure and 16p11.2 duplication
Abstract Adolescent cannabis use increases the risk for cognitive impairments and psychiatric disorders. Cannabinoid receptor type 1 (Cnr1) is expressed…
The miRNA–mRNA regulatory networks of the response to NaHCO3 stress in industrial hemp (Cannabis sativa L.)
Abstract Background: Industrial hemp is an important industrial crop and has strong resistance to saline-alkaline stress. However, research on the…
Concerns Related to the Consequences of Pediatric Cannabis Use: A 360-Degree View
Abstract Cannabis, a plant known for its recreational use, has gained global attention due to its widespread use and addiction…
Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, and amyotrophic lateral sclerosis—emerging role of AMPA and kainate subtypes of ionotropic glutamate receptors
Abstract Ionotropic glutamate receptors (iGluRs) mediate the majority of excitatory neurotransmission and are implicated in various neurological disorders. In this…
CBD lengthens sleep but shortens ripples and leads to intact simple but worse cumulative memory
Abstract Cannabidiol (CBD) is on the rise as over-the-counter medication to treat sleep disturbances, anxiety, pain, and epilepsy due to…
Income inequality and mental health in adolescents during COVID-19, results from COMPASS 2018–2021
Abstract Introduction: Understanding the inequitable impacts of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic on youth mental health are leading priorities. Existing research…
Utility of the Zebrafish Model for Studying Neuronal and Behavioral Disturbances Induced by Embryonic Exposure to Alcohol, Nicotine, and Cannabis
Abstract It is estimated that 5% of pregnant women consume drugs of abuse during pregnancy. Clinical research suggests that intake…
Cannabidiol Modulates Emotional Function and Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor Expression in Middle-Aged Female Rats Exposed to Social Isolation
Abstract Aging is associated with changes in cognitive and emotional function. Cannabidiol (CBD) has been reported to attenuate stress and…
Trends in cannabis-related emergency department visits and hospitalizations among children aged 0–11 years in Canada from 2015 to 2021: spotlight on cannabis edibles
Abstract Background: Cannabis poisonings among children are of public health concern. Existing evidence from the US and from four provinces…