Arthritis is a broad term for over 100 types of joint diseases and conditions affecting millions globally. The most prevalent forms are osteoarthritis (OA) and rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Osteoarthritis results from the wear and tear of cartilage and bone, causing pain, stiffness, and limited mobility. On the other hand, rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune disorder […]
Introduction Organ transplantation is a critical and life-saving procedure for patients with end-stage organ failure. Despite its success, it brings significant challenges, including the risk of organ rejection and the need for lifelong immunosuppressive therapy. Recently, medical cannabis has emerged as a potential adjunctive therapy in various medical fields, including organ transplantation. This article explores […]
World Continence Week, celebrated annually in June, brings attention to the often overlooked but significant issue of incontinence. This global initiative aims to raise awareness about the impact of incontinence on individuals’ lives and promotes education, support, and research to improve the management of this condition. Incontinence, the involuntary loss of bladder control, affects millions […]
Lung cancer (bronchial carcinoma) is not only one of the most common cancers worldwide – lung cancer also carries the highest risk of dying from cancer. Despite significant improvements in the treatment of lung cancer, current therapeutic interventions are only partially effective, making the search for treatment alternatives important. A new study in mice suggests […]
Israeli scientist Raphael Mechoulam led groundbreaking study: he is considered the discoverer of the main active ingredients of the cannabis plant THC and CBD, as well as the functioning of the endocannabinoid system. Now the distinguished professor has passed away at the age of 92. Tireless commitment to research and destigmatization of cannabis In the […]
Cannabis is the most popular illegal drug. Some experts argue that cannabis as a gateway drug leads to the use of other drugs. In contrast, more and more studies show that cannabinoids can assist as an “exit drug” for addiction disorders. According to clinical studies, CBD can assist with nicotine, opioid, and cannabis withdrawal. Current […]
Interview with pharmacist Alexander Daske (Part 2) In cannabis therapy, oral therapy and inhalative therapy via vaporizer are opposed to each other. Both dosage forms have different areas of application, and both have their justification – depending on the symptoms, patient status and therapy goal. Alexander Daske, cannabis expert and pharmacist at Collini Apotheke in […]
When physical pain won’t stop: According to the German Pain League, at least 23 million people in Germany suffer from chronic pain [1]. This makes pain disorders one of the most common, widespread diseases, along with cardiovascular diseases and diabetes. Even more concerning is the fact that a large proportion of pain patients receive inadequate […]
He is one of the greatest in pharmaceutical chemistry: Israeli scientist Raphael Mechoulam is considered the discoverer of the essential active ingredients of the cannabis plant and their chemical structures, as well as the functioning of the human endocannabinoid system. The researcher, now 91, looks back on an eventful life – personally and in his […]
A broken leg, an operation and then inexplicable, permanent pain and an immobile leg – Anna R. (name changed by the editors), suffers from CRPS, a pain syndrome that can occur after trauma. Although she tries different therapies and takes strong opiates, she can’t get rid of the pain. When a migraine is added to […]
