Cannabis use patterns, prevalence, and risk factors in Nigeria: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract Background: Reviews on cannabis use have been conducted in high-income countries, but limited data exist in Sub-Saharan Africa. In…
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Cannabis and cannabinoids in dermatology: a systematic review and meta-analysis of quantitative outcomes
Abstract Objective: Cannabinoids, present in Cannabis sativa, modulate the signaling and receptor expression of the endocannabinoid system (ECS), potentially impacting…
White matter microstructure changes across the lifespan: a meta-analysis of longitudinal diffusion MRI studies
Abstract Background: White matter in the human brain is known to play a critical role in facilitating communication between different…
Indications of Cannabinoids for the Palliation of Cancer-Associated Symptoms: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Abstract Purpose of the Review: As cancer survival rates are increasing, alternative treatments to improve quality of life, such as…
Cannabinoid Receptor Modulation in Focal Ischemic Stroke: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Infarct Volume and Behavioral Deficits in Animal Models
Abstract Objective: This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the impact of cannabinoid (CB) receptor modulation on infarct volume…
Brief Drug Interventions Delivered in General Medical Settings: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Cannabis Use Outcomes
Abstract Supplementary Information: The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1007/s11121-025-01826-7. Article type: Review Article Keywords: Brief interventions, Cannabis,…
Dose-Dependent Efficacy and Safety of Tirzepatide for Weight Loss in Non-diabetic Adults With Obesity: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials
Abstract Tirzepatide, a dual glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP)/glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist, has shown promising weight-loss effects in previous trials.…
Meta-analysis of medical cannabis outcomes and associations with cancer
Abstract Background: Growing bodies of evidence suggest that cannabis may play a significant role in both oncological palliative care and…
Cannabis use and suicide in people with a diagnosis of schizophrenia: a systematic review and meta-analysis of longitudinal, case control, and cross-sectional studies
Abstract Cannabis use is highly prevalent in people with schizophrenia and is related to adverse clinical outcomes, including relapse and…
Cannabis consumption and risk of asthma: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract Background: Cannabis is the third most widely used psychoactive substance globally, and its consumption has been increasing, particularly with…