Quality of Life in Painful Peripheral Neuropathies: A Systematic Review
Abstract Objective: Neuropathic pain is a common presenting complaint of patients with peripheral neuropathy (PN) and is considered one of…
Review Article
Substance Abuse and Male Hypogonadism
Abstract Progressive deterioration of male reproductive function is occurring in Western countries. Environmental factors and unhealthy lifestyles have been implicated…
Glial Cell AMPA Receptors in Nervous System Health, Injury and Disease
Abstract Glia form a central component of the nervous system whose varied activities sustain an environment that is optimised for…
The Complex Interactions Between Flowering Behavior and Fiber Quality in Hemp
Abstract Hemp, Cannabis sativa L., is a sustainable multipurpose fiber crop with high nutrient and water use efficiency and with…
Safety and effectiveness of cannabinoids for the treatment of neuropsychiatric symptoms in dementia: a systematic review
Abstract Background: Neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS) in dementia impact profoundly on the quality of life of people living with dementia and…
Cannabinoid interactions with ion channels and receptors
Abstract Cannabidiol (CBD), the non-psychoactive component of Cannabis sativa, acts on a diverse selection of membrane proteins with promising therapeutic…
Cannabis: From a Plant That Modulates Feeding Behaviors toward Developing Selective Inhibitors of the Peripheral Endocannabinoid System for the Treatment of Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome
Abstract In this review, we discuss the role of the endocannabinoid (eCB) system in regulating energy and metabolic homeostasis. Endocannabinoids,…
Modulation of the Endocannabinoid System as a Potential Anticancer Strategy
Abstract Currently, the involvement of the endocannabinoid system in cancer development and possible options for a cancer-regressive effect of cannabinoids…
Current Issues and Perspectives in Patients with Possible Sepsis at Emergency Departments
Abstract In the area of Emergency Room (ER), many patients present criteria compatible with a SIRS, but only some of…
Mental health of people detained within the justice system in Africa: systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract Electronic supplementary material: The online version of this article (10.1186/s13033-019-0273-z) contains supplementary material, which is available to authorized users.…