Choosing Route of Consumption
Dr. Sarah Mann, an intensive care doctor, explores the various modes of administration for cannabis medicine and the pros and cons of each.
Archive for month: May, 2020
Totality of the Evidence Suggests Prenatal Cannabis Exposure Does Not Lead to Cognitive Impairments: A Systematic and Critical Review
Groundbreaking research reviewed 40 studies examining the impact of prenatal cannabis use and cognitive function. The authors reported, “The current evidence does not suggest that prenatal cannabis exposure alone is associated with clinically significant cognitive functioning impairments.”
Cannabis in the Time of Coronavirus Disease 2019: The Yin and Yang of the Endocannabinoid System in Immunocompetence
Are phytocannabinoids helpful or harmful for immune competency in the context of the current coronavirus pandemic?
Medical Board of California- Cannabis Recommendations
Kimberly Kirchmeyer of the Medical Board of California discusses the guidelines for recommending cannabis for medicinal purposes. This includes details on patient evaluation, shared decision making, qualifying conditions, treatment agreements, and conflicts of interest.
Open Letter to the United Nations: Ensuring Continued Medical Cannabis Access During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The Society of Cannabis Clinicians, along with various organizations, sent a letter to the United Nations urging representatives to ease access to medical cannabis for patients across the world during the COVID-19 pandemic.