Cannabidiol on the Path from the Lab to the Cancer Patient: Opportunities and Challenges
Abstract Cannabidiol (CBD), a major non-psychotropic component of cannabis, is receiving growing attention as a potential anticancer agent. CBD suppresses…
Review Article
Medical Cannabis in Pediatric Oncology: Friend or Foe?
Abstract The antineoplastic effects of cannabis have been known since 1975. Since the identification of the components of the endogenous…
Gender Differences in Dual Diagnoses Associated with Cannabis Use: A Review
Abstract Gender differences in psychiatric disorders and drug use are well known. Cannabis is the most widely used illegal drug…
Recent advances in electrochemical sensor technologies for THC detection—a narrative review
Abstract Background: Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is the main psychoactive component and one of the most important medicinal compounds in cannabis. Whether…
Cannabinoids in the management of behavioral, psychological, and motor symptoms of neurocognitive disorders: a mixed studies systematic review
Abstract Aim: We undertook this systematic review to determine the efficacy and safety of cannabis-based medicine as a treatment for…
Endocannabinoid Modulation in Neurodegenerative Diseases: In Pursuit of Certainty
Abstract Simple Summary: Neurodegenerative diseases represent an important cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Existing therapeutic options are limited and…
Interplay between the Cannabinoid System and microRNAs in Cancer
Abstract Cancer patients often use cannabinoids for alleviating symptoms induced by cancer pathogenesis and cancer treatment. This use of cannabinoids…
Herb–Drug Interaction in Inflammatory Diseases: Review of Phytomedicine and Herbal Supplements
Abstract Many people worldwide use plant preparations for medicinal purposes. Even in industrialized regions, such as Europe, where conventional therapies…
Cannabinoids as anticancer drugs: current status of preclinical research
Abstract Drugs that target the endocannabinoid system are of interest as pharmacological options to combat cancer and to improve the…
Single-stage intraoperative ERCP combined with laparoscopic cholecystectomy versus preoperative ERCP Followed by laparoscopic cholecystectomy in the management of cholecystocholedocholithiasis
Abstract Objectives: The optimal treatment strategy for cholecystocholedocholithiasis is still controversial. We conducted an up-to-date meta-analysis to compare the efficacy…