Cannabinoids in Pain Management and Palliative Medicine
There are conflicting interpretations of the evidence regarding the efficacy, tolerability, and safety of cannabinoids in pain management and palliative medicine.
Medical Cannabis for Older Patients
Interest in the medicinal use of cannabis and cannabinoids is mounting worldwide. Fueled by enthusiastic media coverage, patients perceive cannabinoids as a natural remedy for many symptoms.
Medical Cannabis for the Treatment of Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain syndrome, characterized by chronic musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and mood disturbances. There are nearly no data on the effect of medical cannabis (MC) treatment on patients with fibromyalgia.
Medical cannabis for chronic pain: can it make a difference in pain management?
Globally, chronic pain is a major therapeutic challenge and affects more than 15% of the population. As patients with painful terminal diseases may face unbearable pain, there is a need for more potent analgesics
Legislature passes bill treating medical marijuana cards ‘like any other prescription’
The Utah Legislature passed a bill that would protect government employees from being discriminated against for holding a medical marijuana prescription by treating cannabis cards “like any other prescription.”
Olivia Newton John on Using Medicinal Cannabis to ‘Help With My Symptoms’ of Stage 4 Cancer
At 73, Olivia Newton-John is enduring her third bout with breast cancer. She was first diagnosed in 1992 and didn’t enter remission until 2013 when she underwent additional treatment.
Medical Cannabis 101: What Oncology Nurses Need to Know
As of February 2022, 37 states along with the District of Columbia have legalized medical cannabis, and 19 states plus the District of Columbia have legalized adult-use cannabis.
How to get a prescription for legal medical cannabis in the UK
DID you know that you could be eligible for a legal medical cannabis prescription? What’s more, the process of obtaining it is incredibly straightforward.
Oklahoma Governor Supports Medical Cannabis Law Reforms
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt (R) indicated during his annual State of the State address that he will support the push to reform the state’s medical cannabis law as authorities seek to crack down on the number of illegal operations in the state, FOX23 News reports.
Mississippi becomes the 37th state to legalize medical marijuana
Mississippi is legalizing medical marijuana for people with debilitating conditions such as cancer, AIDS and sickle cell disease.