Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Palliative care teams are often consulted to assist in treating persistent dementia-related behavioral issues. Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) offers an alternative to traditional…
Condition: Dementia
Effects of medical cannabis use on physical and psychiatric symptoms across the day among older adults
Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Introduction Older adults are increasingly using medical cannabis (MC). It is unclear if therapeutic effects increase problematic use patterns. The current…
Safety and Efficacy of Medical Cannabis Oil for Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia: An-Open Label, Add-On, Pilot Study
Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract: Background: Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is a potential treatment for Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Objective: To measure efficacy and safety of medical cannabis oil…
Effects of tetrahydrocannabinol on balance and gait in patients with dementia: A randomised controlled crossover trial
Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Oral tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) is currently studied for its possible efficacy on dementia-related neuropsychiatric symptoms (NPS), but might lead to increased risk…
Cannabinoids for behavioral symptoms in severe dementia: Safety and feasibility in a long-term pilot observational study in nineteen patients
Context: The management of behavioral symptoms and rigidity in patients with dementia constitutes a significant challenge. Short-term studies suggest an interest in the use of medical cannabis, but long-term data are…