Systematic review: efficacy and safety of medical marijuana in selected neurologic disorders.

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Authors: Barbara S. Koppel, John C.M. Brust, Terry Fife, Jeff Bronstein, Sarah Youssof, et al
Neurology, 29 April 2014
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OBJECTIVE: To determine the efficacy of medical marijuana in several neurologic conditions. METHODS: We performed a systematic review of medical marijuana (1948-November 2013) to address treatment of symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS), epilepsy, and movement disorders. We gra…

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Anandamide inhibits breast tumor-induced angiogenesis.

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Authors: P. Picardi, E. Ciaglia, M. C. Proto, S. Pisanti
Translational Medicine, 8 April 2014
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Breast cancer is one of the most frequently diagnosed malignancies and a leading cause of cancer death in women. Great advances in the treatment of primary tumors have led to a significant increment in the overall survival rates, however recurrence and metastatic disease, the…

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Genetic variations in the human cannabinoid receptor gene are associated with happiness.

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Authors: Masahiro Matsunaga , Tokiko Isowa, Kaori Yamakawa, Seisuke Fukuyama, Jun Shinoda, et al
PLoS One, 1 April 2014
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Happiness has been viewed as a temporary emotional state (e.g., pleasure) and a relatively stable state of being happy (subjective happiness level). As previous studies demonstrated that individuals with high subjective happiness level rated their current affective states more…

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