Our main finding was that products that were THC only or products with similar amounts of THC or CBD had small benefits in terms of reducing pain—but this came with some side effects. Continue reading
What we found is that all 5 terpenes showed very strong pain relief in chemotherapy-induced neuropathic pain, equivalent to morphine. Continue reading
People who are treating migraine with cannabis do not need to use cannabis at dosages that make them “high” to get anti-migraine effects. Continue reading
Until more evidence emerge, it might be beneficial to improve monitoring of cardiovascular symptoms in patients prescribed medical cannabis, especially in patients with higher inherent risk of arrhythmia Continue reading
PainRelief.com Interview with:Hillary Samples, PhD, MHSAssistant Professor of Health Systems and PolicyRutgers School of Public HealthCore FacultyCenter for Pharmacoepidemiology and Treatment Science Rutgers Institute for Health, Health Care Policy and Aging ResearchNew Brunswick, NJ 08901 PainRelief.com: What is the background for this … Continue reading
Significantly more participants endorsed feeling more sleepy, more anxious, and more irritable the morning after using cannabis relative to other sleep aids or no sleep aids. Continue reading
The meta-analysis revealed that intrauterine cannabis exposure increases the risk of preterm delivery, low birth weight, and requirement of neonatal-intensive care unit (NICU) admission. Continue reading
Importantly, the results caution that commercialization including the rapid expansion of the legal cannabis retail market may cause increases in cannabis use and associated harms. Continue reading
Future studies could explore factors such as the specific impact of different modes of cannabis consumption, the role of individual genetics, lifestyle factors, and potential interactions with other health conditions. Continue reading
In our study, patients with chronic conditions reported less symptom burden and improved health-related quality of life after being prescribed medicinal cannabis therapy. Continue reading