With significant advances in research concerning the role of cannabinoids receptors in bone behaviour, this article aims to establish if there is also a potential for a therapeutic use of cannabinoids in cartilage reconstruction. Due to its slow repairing capability and the prevalence of cartilage diseases, this has become an important field of research in […]
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Latest scientific research on the use of Cannabis as a therapy for the treatment of chronic conditions and symptoms.
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Symptom management for Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome
Ehlers-Danlos Syndromes (EDS) are a group of hereditary genetic conditions that affect the connective tissue in the human body. These cellular organizational level, support our bones, skin, blood and multiple other organs. Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome: symptoms The symptoms arise when these group of cells that work together have defects, and can range from mild to life-threatening. […]
Cannabis-based drugs in Pharmacies
The galenic formulation is a part of pharmaceutics, necessary in order to transform any kind of plant into a customized dose and form of medication, which follows a precise manufacturing practice, in order to guarantee quality and efficacy to the patient. In Italy, on November 9th, 2015 the government launched a project for cannabis-based galenic […]
Cannabinoids and Children
There are many severe diseases that can affect children, such as epilepsy, attention deficit disorder association, autism or cerebral palsy, just to mention a few ones. When a child is born with one of these kinds of illnesses it can often lead to a life time of hospital visits, not to mention the stress of […]
Safety and efficacy of cannabinoids treatment for elderly patients
Nowadays, the use of medical cannabis keeps growing and, with the aging of the population, medical cannabis is increasingly used by older subjects. This article has the aim to assess the characteristics of elderly people using medical marijuana and to evaluate the efficacy and safety of this treatment. Because of the worldwide aging phenomenon, existing […]
Cannabis could prevent the development of a fatty liver in HIV-HCV co-infected patients
Hepatitis C is found in those affected by a liver inflammation caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV). The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), on the other hand, is a virus that attacks the immune system of the affected person and can cause AIDS. Both HIV and hepatitis C can be transmitted by blood. Those who […]
Clinical trials with Medicinal Cannabis for Inflammatory Bowel Disease
The term Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is used to describe two different conditions: Ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. Both are long-term conditions that cause chronic inflammation in the intestine that can result in severe damage to internal organs. While ulcerative colitis only affects the large intestine and anus, Crohn’s disease can occur in any part […]
A study investigating the relationship between cannabis and trauma
Trauma can occur when a person encounters physical bodily harm or has suffered injuries that have endangered the individuals life. There are many types of trauma, depending on the part of the body that is affected, and its severity will depend on the damaged areas. If trauma is complicated, sequels, respiratory arrests, shock, or even […]
Developing a consensus about medical cannabis-based therapies
The legal status of the cannabis plant has made it difficult for studies and investigations to demonstrate its beneficial properties to treat many pathologies. This has led to a lack of scientific review on the efficiency of cannabinoid therapy for cannabinoid use compared to other modes of consumption of the Cannabis Sativa L plant. For […]
The effects of the endocannabinoid system on the gut
The endocannabinoid system is a neurotransmission system found in the many different zones and tissues of the human body as well as in the majority of other mammals. Cannabinoid receptors are what make up the vast majority of the endocannabinoid system, they are responsible for regulating various metabolic processes and which are essential for the […]