Medical Cannabinoids for Cancer Cachexia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Abstract Objectives: Cancer cachexia (CCA) is an intractable and ineffective metabolic syndrome that attacks 50–80% of cancer patients. It reduces…
Review Article
Legal and Regulatory Issues Governing Cannabis and Cannabis-Derived Products in the United States
Abstract This chapter provides an in-depth discussion of the legal and regulatory frameworks surrounding cannabis in the United States, including…
Pros and Cons of Marijuana in Treatment of Parkinson’s Disease
Abstract Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder of adult onset in the United States. It is…
Legalized Cannabis in Colorado Emergency Departments: A Cautionary Review of Negative Health and Safety Effects
Abstract Cannabis legalization has led to significant health consequences, particularly to patients in emergency departments and hospitals in Colorado. The…
Is postgraduate leadership education a match for the wicked problems of health systems leadership? A critical systematic review
Abstract Purpose: There have been a growing number of leadership education programs for physicians. However, debates about the value and…
Therapeutic Prospects of Cannabidiol for Alcohol Use Disorder and Alcohol-Related Damages on the Liver and the Brain
Abstract Background: Cannabidiol (CBD) is a natural component of cannabis that possesses a widespread and complex immunomodulatory, antioxidant, anxiolytic, and…
Endocannabinoids, stress signaling, and the locus coeruleus-norepinephrine system
Abstract The endocannabinoid (eCB) system has been implicated in a variety of physiological functions due to abundant expression of its…
A commentary on the medicinal use of marijuana
Abstract Background: Lately, the number of people using marijuana in the USA has dramatically increased. In 2018, many states have…
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…
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…