Cannabis Components Terpenes Tested for Neuropathic Pain
What we found is that all 5 terpenes showed very strong pain relief in chemotherapy-induced neuropathic pain, equivalent to morphine. Continue reading
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UCSD Study Evaluates Self-Treatment with Cannabis for Migraine
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
Cannabis for Chronic Pain Linked to Increased Risk of Arrhythmia
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
Rutgers Study Finds Modest Decrease in Non-Prescription Opioid Use with Cannabis Legalization, But Concentrated in People Addicted to Cannabis
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
WashU Study Surveys Cannabis Use for Sleep
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
CAMH Study Finds Potential Risks to Baby from Cannabis Exposure During Pregnancy
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
Cannabis-Related Hospitalizations Following Legalization in Canada
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
Canadian Study Finds Cannabis Use Disorder Associated with Higher Risk of Heart Disease
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
Study Assesses Quality of Life After Cannabis Prescribed for Chronic Pain and Other Health Symptoms
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
Cannabis Use May Expose Users to Lead and Cadmium
Our study provides the rational to design contemporary cannabis studies to investigate metal exposure and their health effects among exclusive cannabis users. Continue reading