Keyword: ∆9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)


Cannabis Use Disorder Emergency Department Visits and Hospitalizations and 5-Year Mortality

Abstract Importance  Cannabis use disorders (CUD) are associated with adverse health effects, including mental disorders and motor vehicle collision-related injuries. However, little is known about whether CUDs are associated with increased…

Pharmacovigilance in the Age of Legalized Cannabis: Using Social Media to Monitor Drug–Drug Interactions Between Immunosuppressants and Cannabis-Derived Products

Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Introduction A clinical trial of Epidiolex®, the only US FDA-approved cannabis-derived consumer product (CDP), discovered an interaction with an immunosuppressant (tacrolimus)…

Efficacy and Safety of Transdermal Medical Cannabis (THC:CBD:CBN formula) to Treat Painful Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy of Lower Extremities

Abstract Introduction: Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) represents a prevalent neurological complication affecting millions of patients globally. This clinical investigation evaluated the therapeutic efficacy and safety profile of a novel transdermal medical…

UK Medical Cannabis Registry: An Analysis of Clinical Outcomes of Medicinal Cannabis Therapy for Cancer Pain

Abstract Cancer pain (CP) is a prevalent condition with limited pharmacotherapeutic options. Cannabis-based medicinal products (CBMPs) have shown analgesic effects, but their efficacy in CP remains contentious. This study aims…

A Case Report of Treatment-Resistant Agitation in Dementia With Lewy Bodies: Medical Marijuana as an Alternative to Antipsychotics

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…

Medicinal Cannabis and the Intestinal Microbiome

Abstract Historically, the multiple uses of cannabis as a medicine, food, and for recreational purposes as a psychoactive drug span several centuries. The various components of the plant (i.e., seeds,…

Efficacy and Safety of Transdermal Medical Cannabis (THC:CBD:CBN formula) to Treat Painful Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy of Lower Extremities

Abstract Introduction: Diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) represents a prevalent neurological complication affecting millions of patients globally. This clinical investigation evaluated the therapeutic efficacy and safety profile of a novel transdermal medical…

A cohort study comparing the effects of medical cannabis for anxiety patients with and without comorbid sleep disturbance

Abstract Background Research on cannabis-based medicinal products (CBMPs) in anxiety remains inconclusive due to a paucity of high-quality evidence. Studies indicate a bidirectional relationship between generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) and…

Medicinal cannabis extracts are neuroprotective against Aβ1–42-mediated toxicity in vitro

Abstract Background Phytocannabinoids inhibit the aggregation and neurotoxicity of the neurotoxic Alzheimer’s disease protein β amyloid (Aβ). We characterised the capacity of five proprietary medical cannabis extracts, heated and non-heated,…

Cannabinoids Used for Medical Purposes in Children and Adolescents A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

Please use this link to access this publication. Key Points Question  What is the adverse event profile of cannabinoids used for medical purposes in children and adolescents? Findings  In this systematic review…