Medical Cannabis Certification in a Large Pediatric Oncology Center
In Minnesota, medical cannabis was approved for use in 2014.
Use of Medical Cannabis to Treat Traumatic Brain Injury
There is not a single pharmacological agent with demonstrated therapeutic efficacy for traumatic brain injury (TBI).
Medical cannabis may reduce opioid use for OA
Access to medical cannabis may reduce opioid prescriptions in patients with osteoarthritis, with opioids no longer required in more than one-third of patients after medical cannabis certification, results presented here show.
Could cannabis help ease symptoms of chronic kidney disease?
Using cannabis to treat symptoms of chronic kidney disease (CKD) may hold promise, but a lack of related knowledge and acceptance among treating doctors may be slowing down progress.
Kentucky House Passes Medical Marijuana Legalization Bill
The Kentucky House of Representatives on Thursday passed a bill to legalize medical marijuana in the state. The legislation now heads to the Senate.
Medical cannabis in the UK: From principle to practice
In the UK, medical cannabis was approved in November 2018, leading many patients to believe that the medicine would now be available on the NHS.
Cannabis and Cannabinoids for Chronic Pain
Purpose of review: The purpose of this study was to provide the most up-to-date scientific evidence of the potential analgesic effects, or lack thereof, of the marijuana plant (cannabis) or cannabinoids, and of safety or tolerability of their long-term use.
Cannabis, Cannabinoids and Cannabis-Based Medicines in Cancer Care
As medical cannabis becomes legal in more states, cancer patients are increasingly interested in the potential utility of the ancient botanical in their treatment regimen.
Costa Rica legalizes medical marijuana
Costa Rica legalized medical marijuana Wednesday after a two-year debate, becoming the eleventh Latin American nation to take that step.
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.