The Underrecognized Role of Cannabis in the Etiology of Acute Pancreatitis
Abstract Cannabis-induced pancreatitis (CIP) is an emerging clinical entity that presents unique challenges in diagnosis and management. This narrative review…
Acute pain management
Cannabis use in endometriosis: the patients have their say—an online survey for German-speaking countries
Abstract Purpose: Endometriosis is a chronic inflammatory disease that can cause various pain symptoms. Current therapy options do not always…
Structure-based identification of a G protein–biased allosteric modulator of cannabinoid receptor CB1
Abstract The opioid crisis and widespread demand for pain management have intensified the search for nonopioid analgesics, placing the CB1…
Cannabinoids for Acute Pain Management: Approaches and Rationale
Abstract Purpose of the Review: Acute pain management remains a challenge and postoperative pain is often undermanaged despite many available…
Cannabis for medical use versus opioids for chronic non-cancer pain: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomised clinical trials
Abstract Objective: The objective of this study is to evaluate the comparative benefits and harms of opioids and cannabis for…
Impact of Low-Dose Dronabinol Therapy on Cognitive Function in Cancer Patients Receiving Palliative Care: A Case-Series Intervention Study
Abstract Background: Cannabis may offer therapeutic benefits to patients with advanced cancer not responding adequately to conventional palliative treatment. However,…
Physician Trainees’ Perception of Cannabidiol Use in Medicine: A Survey Study
Abstract Purpose: Given the ongoing national opiate crisis, physicians have been challenged with mitigating the risk of opiate dependence in…
Perceptions and Opinions on Cannabidiol in the Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Community
Abstract Background: Cannabidiol (CBD) is a known pain modulator that is garnering increased attention in the orthopaedic world. There may…
Trends in Prescription Chronic Pain Medication Use before and during the First Wave of the COVID-19 Pandemic in Québec, Canada: An Interrupted Time Series Analysis
Abstract Background: In Canada, a state of health emergency was declared in May 2020 as a result of the COVID-19…
Surveying Canadian Pain Physicians’ Attitudes and Beliefs Regarding Medical Cannabis for Chronic Noncancer Pain: A Qualitative Study
Abstract Background: Medical cannabis is commonly and increasingly used by Canadians to manage chronic pain. As of March 2021, Health…