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 […]
Introduction to the Endocannabinoid System The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is a sophisticated cell-signaling network that plays a pivotal role in maintaining homeostasis within the body. Discovered in the early 1990s, the ECS is integral in regulating various physiological processes, including mood, memory, appetite, and pain perception. The ECS consists of three primary components: The ECS’s […]
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 […]
Extreme experiences such as accidents, life-threatening illnesses, war, rape or natural disasters can result in post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Flashbacks, nightmares, constant tension and other symptoms such as anxiety, sleep disorders and fatigue determine the daily life of patients. Since those affected often avoid situations and places that remind them of the trauma, many live […]
Evening rituals for good sleep What does us good in the evening? Rituals bring calm to everyday life and provide security. This promotes relaxation and invites tiredness. It takes several weeks for your brain to sort out a new routine and store it as a ritual. It is important to always keep the same rhythm […]
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 […]
Medical cannabis is comparatively well established in cancer treatment: Cannabinoids relieve pain, nausea, and loss of appetite. Recent studies also suggest that pharmaceutical cannabis may be helpful in combating tumor diseases. Cancer incidence in Europe: facts and figures Cancer is one of the most common diagnoses in Western societies: every year, around 2.7 million people […]
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 […]
Inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), such as Crohn’s disease (MC), ulcerative colitis (CU), and some lesser-known forms, impose an immense burden on sufferers in terms of daily life and life satisfaction. The incidence of IBD is also steadily increasing, with the number of people affected worldwide rising from 3.7 million in 1990 to 6.8 million in […]
