Medical students’ attitudes and perceived competence regarding medical cannabis and its suggestibility
Abstract Introduction: The global trend of legalizing medical cannabis (MC) is on the rise. In Germany, physicians have prescribed MC…
Chronic pain
Overview: Chronic Pain and Cannabis-Based Medicines
Abstract Chronic pain is primarily conceptualized as a disease in its own right when it is associated with emotional distress…
Individuals’ Values and Preferences Regarding Medical Cannabis for Chronic Pain: A Descriptive Qualitative Study
Abstract Background: Cannabis for medical purposes has been legal in Canada since 2001; however, physicians receive no formal training in…
Cannabinoids in anesthesia and chronic pain: Where do we stand?
Abstract Cannabis derivatives have been conventionally employed globally for their curative and restorative properties for various ailments. However, its recreational…
Terpenes in Cannabis sativa Inhibit Capsaicin Responses in Rat DRG Neurons via Na+/K+ ATPase Activation
Abstract Terpenes in Cannabis sativa exert analgesic effects, but the mechanisms are uncertain. We examined the effects of 10 terpenes…
The holistic effects of medical cannabis compared to opioids on pain experience in Finnish patients with chronic pain
Abstract Background: Medical cannabis (MC) is increasingly used for chronic pain, but it is unclear how it aids in pain…
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…
Medical Cannabis Use Among Canadian Veterans and Non-Veterans: A National Survey
Abstract Background: Medical cannabis (MC) is used by Canadian Veterans to manage a wide range of health issues. However, there…
Evaluating Sex Differences in Efficacy, Safety and Pharmacokinetics in Patients Treated with Cannabis by a Metered-Dose Inhaler
Abstract Background: Clinical studies on medical cannabis (MC) treatment have shown sex-related differences, including higher susceptibility to adverse events among…
“I’m Not the Same Person Anymore”: Thematic Analysis Exploring Experiences of Dependence to Prescribed Analgesics in Patients with Chronic Pain in the UK
Abstract Introduction: The rising issue of dependence to prescribed pain medication for patients with chronic pain has been highlighted in…