Condition: Arthritis


Inpatient outcomes of rheumatoid arthritis in hospitalized patients using cannabis: data from the National Inpatient Sample

Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Background Despite advancements in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) treatment, effective pain management remains challenging, with many patients also experiencing insomnia, anxiety, and…

Assessment of clinical outcomes in patients with inflammatory arthritis: analysis from the UK Medical Cannabis Registry

Abstract The aim of this study was to assess changes in validated patient-reported outcome measures after initiation of cannabis-based medicinal products (CBMPs) and the safety of CBMPs in patients with…

Patterns of medicinal cannabis use, strain analysis, and substitution effect among patients with migraine, headache, arthritis, and chronic pain in a medicinal cannabis cohort

Abstract Background Medicinal cannabis registries typically report pain as the most common reason for use. It would be clinically useful to identify patterns of cannabis treatment in migraine and headache,…

Medicinal cannabis for Australian patients with chronic refractory pain including arthritis

Abstract Objectives: To examine the tolerability and effectiveness of medicinal cannabis prescribed to patients for chronic, refractory pain, with a subset analysis on arthritis. Methods: This was an interim analysis of the…

Cannabidiol (CBD): a killer for inflammatory rheumatoid arthritis synovial fibroblasts

Abstract Cannabidiol (CBD) is a non-intoxicating phytocannabinoid from cannabis sativa that has demonstrated anti-inflammatory effects in several inflammatory conditions including arthritis. However, CBD binds to several receptors and enzymes and, therefore, its…

Evaluation of the Effect of Cannabidiol on Naturally Occurring Osteoarthritis-Associated Pain: A Pilot Study in Dogs

Please use this link to access this publication. ABSTRACT The objective of this study was to provide preliminary data describing the safety and effect of cannabidiol (CBD) for symptom relief…

Computational Approach Reveals Pronociceptive Potential of Cannabidiol in Osteoarthritis: Role of Transient Receptor Potential Channels

Abstract Systems pharmacology employs computational and mathematical methods to study the network of interactions a drug may have within complex biological pathways. These tools are well suited for research on…

Prevalence of Cannabinoid Use in Patients With Hip and Knee Osteoarthritis

Abstract Introduction: State legalization and widespread marketing efforts have increased the accessibility and consumption of off-label, non–FDA-approved, cannabinoid (CBD) products. Although clinical evidence is largely absent for the treatment of…

Cannabidiol (CBD) Use among children with juvenile idiopathic arthritis

Abstract Background Juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) is common and difficult to treat. Cannabidiol (CBD) is now widely available, but no studies to date have investigated the use of CBD for…

Cannabinoid-based therapy as a future for joint degeneration. Focus on the role of CB2 receptor in the arthritis progression and pain: an updated review

Abstract Over the last several decades, the percentage of patients suffering from different forms of arthritis has increased due to the ageing population and the increasing risk of civilization diseases,…