Perceptions and recommendation behaviors of dermatologists for medical cannabis: A pilot survey

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Authors: Samuel Yeroushalmi, Kamaria Nelsona, Andrew Sparks, Adam Friedman Published in Complementary Therapies in Medicine September 2020 Abstract Objectives Evidence suggests that cannabinoids may provide therapeutic benefit to patients with dermatologic conditions. The recommendation behaviors of dermatologists with regards to recommending medical cannabis are unknown. We administered a pilot survey to evaluate dermatologists’ recommendation behaviors…

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Medical marijuana certification for patients with sickle cell disease: a report of a single center experience

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Authors: Susanna A. Curtis, Dana Lew, Jonathan Spodick, Jeanne E. Hendrickson, Caterina P. Minniti, John D. Roberts Published in Blood Advances August 2020 Abstract More than one-third of adults with sickle cell disease (SCD) report using cannabis-based products. Many states list SCD or pain as qualifying conditions for medical marijuana, but there are few data…

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Cannabis use is associated with a lower risk of diabetes in chronic hepatitis C-infected patients (ANRS CO22 Hepather cohort)

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Authors: Tangui Barré, Marie Libérée Nishimwe, Camelia Protopopescu, Fabienne Marcellin, Fabrice Carrat, Céline Dorival, Elisabeth Delarocque‐Astagneau, Dominique Larrey, Marc Bourlière, Ventzislava Petrov‐Sanchez, Mélanie Simony, Stanislas Pol, Hélène Fontaine, Patrizia Carrieri on behalf of the ANRS/AFEF Hepather study group Published in Journal of Viral Hepatitis August 2020 Abstract Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is a…

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A Survey Exploring the Relationship Between Cannabis Use Characteristics and Sexual Function in Men

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Authors: Hriday P. Bhambhvani BS, Alex M.Kasman MD, Genester Wilson-King MD, Michael L. Eisenberg MD Published in Sexual Medicine September 2020 Abstract Introduction Cannabis is the most commonly used drug in the United States; however, the effects of cannabis use on male sexual function are poorly understood. Aim To characterize the contemporary landscape of cannabis…

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Endometriosis & Cannabis Survey

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Get involved in research to understand how women are self-treating for menstrual and endometriosis-related pain using cannabis and other techniques. Members of the EndoFrance and Espoir (Im)patient associations, in collaboration with the Society of Cannabis Clinicians, have created this survey available in English, French, and Spanish.

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Frequent Cannabis Use and Cessation of Injection of Opioids, Vancouver, Canada, 2005-2018

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Authors: Hudson Reddon, Kora DeBeck, M Eugenia Socias, Stephanie Lake, Huiru Dong, Mohammad Karamouzian, Kanna Hayashi, Thomas Kerr, M-J Milloy Published in American Journal of Public Health August 2020 Abstract Objectives To evaluate the impact of frequent cannabis use on injection cessation and injection relapse among people who inject drugs (PWID). Methods Three prospective cohorts…

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A molecular basis for the anti-inflammatory and anti-fibrosis properties of cannabidiol

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Authors: Falone Sunda, Afolake Arowolo Published in The FASEB Journal April 2020 Abstract Cannabidiol (CBD) is considered a non-psychoactive, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory compound derived from the Cannabis sativa plant. There are various reports on the versatile function of CBD, including ameliorating chronic inflammation and fibrosis formation in several tissue types. However, only a hand full…

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Cannabis Consumption Used by Cancer Patients during Immunotherapy Correlates with Poor Clinical Outcome

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Authors: Gil Bar-Sela, Cohen Idan, Salvatore Campisi-Pinto, Gil M Lewitus Published in Cancers August 2020 Abstract Cannabis or its derivatives are widely used by patients with cancer to help with cancer symptoms and treatment side effects. However, cannabis has potent immunomodulatory properties. To determine if cannabis consumption during immunotherapy affects therapy outcomes, we conducted a…

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Irritable Bowel Syndrome: Manipulating the Endocannabinoid System as First-Line Treatment

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Authors: Viola Brugnatelli, Fabio Turco, Ulderico Freo and Gastone Zanette Published in Frontiers in Neuroscience April 2020 Introduction Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a functional disorder characterized by abdominal pain, spasms, and altered bowel movements, either predominantly diarrhea (IBS-D), or predominantly constipation (IBS-C), or alternating between those states (Saha, 2014). In the Western world it…

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A molecular basis for the anti‐inflammatory and anti‐fibrosis properties of cannabidiol

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Authors: Falone Sunda, Afolake Arowolo Published in The FASEB Journal September 2020 Abstract Cannabidiol (CBD) is considered a non‐psychoactive, antioxidant, and anti‐inflammatory compound derived from the Cannabis sativa plant. There are various reports on the versatile function of CBD, including ameliorating chronic inflammation and fibrosis formation in several tissue types. However, only a hand full…

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The present status of artisanal cannabis for the treatment of epilepsy in the United States.

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Authors: Dustin Sulak, Russell Saneto, Bonni Goldstein Published in Epilepsy & Behavior May 2017 Abstract The widespread patient use of artisanal cannabis preparations has preceded quality validation of cannabis use for epilepsy. Neurologists and cannabinoid specialists are increasingly in a position to monitor and guide the use of herbal cannabis in epilepsy patients. We report…

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Fibromyalgia and the endocannabinoid system

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Authors: John M. McPartland Published in Science Direct November 2009 Introduction Fibromyalgia has been characterized as an ‘endocanna- binoid (eCB) deficiency syndrome’, along with other refractory maladies such as irritable bowel syndrome, migraine, premenstrual syndrome and other pain- processing disorders (Russo 2004). This syndrome may arise from diminished receptor expression, inadequate ligand biosynthesis or gain-of-function…

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