Abstract Purpose. Medical cannabis for patients with chronic noncancer pain (CNCP) has been the focus of numerous health care recommendations. We conducted a systematic review to identify and summarize the…
Keyword: Cannabis
Cannabis, schizophrenia genetic risk, and psychotic experiences: a cross-sectional study of 109,308 participants from the UK Biobank
Abstract Cannabis is known to produce acute, transient psychotic-like experiences. However, it is unclear whether cannabis disproportionately increases the risk of specific types of psychotic experiences and whether genetic predisposition…
Prevalence of Medical Cannabis Use and Associated Health Conditions Documented in Electronic Health Records Among Primary Care Patients in Washington State
Abstract Importance Many people use cannabis for medical reasons despite limited evidence of therapeutic benefit and potential risks. Little is known about medical practitioners’ documentation of medical cannabis use or clinical…
Patient-reported outcomes in those consuming medical cannabis: a prospective longitudinal observational study in chronic pain patients
Abstract Purpose We investigated patients with chronic pain seeking medical cannabis. We assessed their demographics, patterns of cannabis use, and the long-term effectiveness of cannabis on their pain and functional…
Cannabis Significantly Reduces the Use of Prescription Opioids and Improves Quality of Life in Authorized Patients: Results of a Large Prospective Study
Abstract Objectives This article presents findings from a large prospective examination of Canadian medical cannabis patients, with a focus on the impacts of cannabis on prescription opioid use and quality…
Young-adult compared to adolescent onset of regular cannabis use: A 20-year prospective cohort study of later consequences
Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Introduction This paper compares consequences of cannabis use initiated after high school with those of cannabis initiation in adolescence, with estimates…
Cannabis compounds exhibit anti-inflammatory activity in vitro in COVID-19-related inflammation in lung epithelial cells and pro-inflammatory activity in macrophages
Abstract Cannabis sativa is widely used for medical purposes and has anti-inflammatory activity. This study intended to examine the anti-inflammatory activity of cannabis on immune response markers associated with coronavirus disease…
Cannabis and its derivatives for the use of motor symptoms in Parkinson’s disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract Background: Recent changes to the legal status of cannabis across various countries have renewed interest in exploring its use in Parkinson’s disease (PD). The use of cannabinoids for alleviation…
The effect of attitudes, subjective norms and stigma on health-care providers’ intention to recommend medicinal cannabis to patients
Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Aim The aim of this study was to explore the effect of health-care providers’ attitudes towards the medical use of cannabis,…
Changes in cannabis use modes among Canadian youth across recreational cannabis legalization: Data from the COMPASS prospective cohort study
Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Introduction Canadian youth consume cannabis in multiple ways, including by smoking, vaping, and eating or drinking. Existing evidence suggests that these…