Therapeutic potential of medicinal marijuana: an educational primer for health care professionals
Abstract With the proposed Canadian July 2018 legalization of marijuana through the Cannabis Act, a thorough critical analysis of the…
Review Article
The Role of Cannabinoids in the Setting of Cirrhosis
Abstract Although the mortality rates of cirrhosis are underestimated, its socioeconomic burden has demonstrated a significant global impact. Cirrhosis is…
Synthetic and Non-synthetic Cannabinoid Drugs and Their Adverse Effects-A Review From Public Health Prospective
Abstract There is a growing use of novel psychoactive substances containing synthetic cannabinoids. Synthetic cannabinoid products have effects similar to…
Endocannabinoids in Body Weight Control
Abstract Maintenance of body weight is fundamental to maintain one’s health and to promote longevity. Nevertheless, it appears that the…
A Systematic Review of the Complex Effects of Cannabinoids on Cerebral and Peripheral Circulation in Animal Models
Abstract While cannabis is perceived as a relatively safe drug by the public, accumulating clinical data suggest detrimental cardiovascular effects…
Chromogenic and Fluorogenic Probes for the Detection of Illicit Drugs
Abstract The consumption of illicit drugs has increased exponentially in recent years and has become a problem that worries both…
Mechanistic Potential and Therapeutic Implications of Cannabinoids in Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Abstract Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is comprised of nonalcoholic fatty liver (NAFL) and nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). It is defined…
Cannabis, from plant to pill
Abstract The therapeutic application of cannabis is attracting substantial public and clinical interest. The cannabis plant has been described as…
Anandamide Revisited: How Cholesterol and Ceramides Control Receptor-Dependent and Receptor-Independent Signal Transmission Pathways of a Lipid Neurotransmitter
Abstract Anandamide is a lipid neurotransmitter derived from arachidonic acid, a polyunsaturated fatty acid. The chemical differences between anandamide and…
Cannabinoids in Glioblastoma Therapy: New Applications for Old Drugs
Abstract Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most malignant brain tumor and one of the deadliest types of solid cancer overall. Despite…