2016 Apr 1. pii: 1942602X16638815. [Epub ahead of print] DeWitt-Parker C1. Author information Abstract The subject of medical marijuana is complex and currently of interest and concern to patients and health care providers. Legislators throughout the United States have passed state-specific laws and regulations that impact medical practice and the use of marijuana as a therapeutic modality. In November […]
Curr Oncol. 2016 Mar; 23(2): S33–S36. Published online 2016 Mar 16. doi: 10.3747/co.23.2962 PMCID: PMC4791145 S.K. Aggarwal, MD PhD* Author information ► Copyright and License information ► Go to: PALLIATIVE CARE IN ONCOLOGY All too often neglected, maximal quality improvement in the setting of life-limiting illness and noxious symptomatology is a worthy medical, public health, and humanitarian goal. The World Health […]
Journal List > Curr Oncol > v.23(Suppl 2); 2016 Mar > PMC4791144 Curr Oncol. 2016 Mar; 23(Suppl 2): S23–S32. Published online 2016 Mar 16. doi: 10.3747/co.23.3080 PMCID: PMC4791144 Anticancer mechanisms of cannabinoids G. Velasco, PhD,*†‡ C. Sánchez, PhD,*§ and M. Guzmán, PhD*†‖ Author information ► Copyright and License information ► Go to: Abstract In addition to the well-known palliative effects of cannabinoids on some cancer-associated symptoms, a large body […]
2016 Mar;23(2):S15-22. doi: 10.3747/co.23.2893. Epub 2016 Mar 16. Fisher T1, Golan H2, Schiby G3, PriChen S4, Smoum R5, Moshe I1, Peshes-Yaloz N6, Castiel A6, Waldman D2, Gallily R7, Mechoulam R5, Toren A8. Author information Abstract BACKGROUND: Neuroblastoma (nbl) is one of the most common solid cancers in children. Prognosis in advanced nbl is still poor despite aggressive multimodality therapy. Furthermore, survivors experience severe long-term multi-organ sequelae. […]
Curr Oncol. 2016 Mar; 23(2): S5–S6. Published online 2016 Mar 16. doi: 10.3747/co.23.3185 PMCID: PMC4791146 Cannabis and cancer: toward a new understanding M.A. Ware, MBBS MSc Author information ► Copyright and License information ► The treatment of cancer, including the disease itself and the symptoms associated with cancer and its therapy, is one of the most important emerging frontiers in cannabinoid […]
Neuropathol Appl Neurobiol. 2018 Apr 21. doi: 10.1111/nan.12492. [Epub ahead of print] Panja D1, Vedeler CA1,2, Schubert M2. Author information Abstract AIM: Neurodegeneration is associated with dysfunction of calcium buffering capacity and thereby sustained cellular and mitochondrial calcium overload. Paraneoplastic cerebellar degeneration (PCD), characterized by progressive Purkinje neuron degeneration following paraneoplastic Yo antibody internalisation and […]
Drug Alcohol Depend. 2018 Apr 11;187:155-159. doi: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2018.02.033. [Epub ahead of print] Daniulaityte R1, Zatreh MY2, Lamy FR3, Nahhas RW4, Martins SS5, Sheth A6, Carlson RG7. Author information Abstract AIMS: The purpose of this paper is to analyze characteristics of marijuana concentrate users, describe patterns and reasons of use, and identify factors associated with daily […]
Mol Pharmacol. 2018 Apr 18. pii: mol.118.111864. doi: 10.1124/mol.118.111864. [Epub ahead of print] Straiker A1, Dvorakova M2, Zimmowitch A2, Mackie KP2. Author information Abstract Δ9-THC and cannabidiol (CBD) are two main cannabinoid constituents of marijuana and hashish. The pharmacology of Δ9-THC has been extensively studied, while our understanding of the pharmacology of CBD has remained […]
Front Cell Neurosci. 2018 Mar 12;12:58. doi: 10.3389/fncel.2018.00058. eCollection 2018. da Silva Sampaio L1, Kubrusly RCC2, Colli YP1, Trindade PP1, Ribeiro-Resende VT1, Einicker-Lamas M3, Paes-de-Carvalho R4, Gardino PF1, de Mello FG1, De Melo Reis RA1. Author information Abstract The avian retina has been used as a model to study signaling by different neuro- and gliotransmitters. […]
J Am Geriatr Soc. 2018 Apr 18. doi: 10.1111/jgs.15346. [Epub ahead of print] Briscoe J1, Casarett D1. Author information Abstract Symptom management in older adults, including pain and distressing non-pain symptoms, can be challenging. Medications can cause side effects that worsen quality of life or create other symptoms, and polypharmacy itself can be detrimental in […]
J Addict Med. 2018 Apr 17. doi: 10.1097/ADM.0000000000000405. [Epub ahead of print] Caputi TL1, Humphreys K. Author information Abstract OBJECTIVES: Previous studies have found a negative population-level correlation between medical marijuanaavailability in US states, and trends in medical and nonmedical prescription drug use. These studies have been interpreted as evidence that use of medical marijuana […]
J Addict Med. 2018 Apr 17. doi: 10.1097/ADM.0000000000000404. [Epub ahead of print] Bachhuber MA1, Arnsten JH, Cunningham CO, Sohler N. Author information Abstract : In observational and retrospective studies, people who use cannabis are more likely than people who do not use cannabis to also use other drugs. People who take medical cannabis are also […]
Curr Med Chem. 2018 Apr 17. doi: 10.2174/0929867325666180417165247. [Epub ahead of print] Russo S1, De Azevedo WF1. Author information Abstract BACKGROUND: Cannabinoid Receptor 1 (CB1) is a membrane protein prevalent in the central nervous system, whose crystallographic structure has recently been solved. Studies will be needed to investigate CB1 complexes with its ligands and its […]
Epilepsia. 2018 Apr 17. doi: 10.1111/epi.14059. [Epub ahead of print] Cleeren E1,2, Casteels C3,4, Goffin K3,4, Koole M3,4, Van Laere K3,4, Janssen P1, Van Paesschen W2. Author information Abstract OBJECTIVE: We investigated changes in the endocannabinoid system and glucose metabolism during temporal lobe epileptogenesis. METHODS: Because it is rarely possible to study epileptogenesis in humans, […]
Introducing a very green Canadian born in Vancouver, British Columbia; welder, Soapstone Carver, Winnipeg Jets fan, loveable family man blessed with 6 children, 22 grandkids and 3 great grandkids. This former Liberal Party delegate, who actively participated in Hemp legalization and the Global Days against the Drug War was involved in Winnipeg’s first ever planned 4/20 event, […]
