Abstract Background Cannabis is the third most widely used psychoactive substance globally, and its consumption has been increasing, particularly with the growing trend of legalization for medicinal and recreational use….
Condition: Asthma
Impact of medical and recreational cannabis laws on inpatient visits for asthma
Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Objective To examine the impact of medical and recreational cannabis laws on inpatient visits for asthma and by payer-type. Study Setting…
Medical Cannabis in Asthmatic Patients
Abstract Background With the increased use of cannabis in the medicinal and recreational domains, it is becoming more important for physicians to better understand its harmful and beneficial effects. Although…
Cannabidiol reduces airway inflammation and fibrosis in experimental allergic asthma
Abstract Asthma is characterized by chronic lung inflammation and airway hyperresponsiveness. Asthma remains a major public health problem and, at present, there are no effective interventions capable of reversing airway remodelling. Cannabidiol (CBD) is known to…
A National Survey of Marijuana Use Among US Adults With Medical Conditions, 2016-2017
IMPORTANCE The number of states legalizing marijuana for medical and recreational use is increasing. Little is known regarding how or why adults with medical conditions use it. OBJECTIVES To report…
Evaluation of Serum Cytokines Levels and the Role of Cannabidiol Treatment in Animal Model of Asthma
Asthma represents a public health problem and traditionally is classified as an atopic disease, where the allergen can induce clinical airway inflammation, bronchial hyperresponsiveness, and reversible obstruction of airways. Studies…