Use of electronic medical records to monitor the safe and effective prescribing of medicinal cannabis: is it feasible?
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DOI: 10.1071/py22054
Abstract: BACKGROUND General practitioners are well positioned to contribute to the pharmacovigilance of medical cannabis via the general practice electronic medical record (EMR). The aim of this research is to interrogate de-identified patient data from the… read more here.
Keywords: medicinal cannabis; cannabis; use electronic; monitor ... See more keywords
Medicinal cannabis pharmacokinetics and potential methods of delivery
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DOI: 10.1080/10837450.2022.2035748
Abstract: Abstract The evidence of cannabis exhibiting polypharmacological properties has been accumulating for the past few decades, particularly for its analgesic and anti-inflammatory abilities. However, inconsistent dosage forms and erratic absorption levels prevent medicinal cannabis products… read more here.
Keywords: medicinal cannabis; cannabis pharmacokinetics; cannabis; delivery ... See more keywords
Assessment of clinical outcomes of medicinal cannabis therapy for depression: analysis from the UK Medical Cannabis Registry
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DOI: 10.1080/14737175.2022.2161894
Abstract: ABSTRACT Background Although pre-clinical experiments associate cannabinoids with reduced depressive symptoms, there is a paucity of clinical evidence. This study aims to analyze the health-related quality of life changes and safety outcomes in patients prescribed… read more here.
Keywords: medicinal cannabis; cannabis; depression; treatment ... See more keywords
Cancer Patients' Experiences with and Perspectives on the Medicinal Cannabis "High".
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DOI: 10.1089/jpm.2022.0119
Abstract: Background: Patients with cancer employ medicinal cannabis for poly-symptom management and as cancer-directed therapy. Little is known about their perspectives on the medicinal cannabis "high." Methods: Qualitative interviews across eight states with medicinal cannabis users… read more here.
Keywords: medicinal cannabis; cannabis; cannabis high; cancer patients ... See more keywords
Longitudinal Relationship between the Introduction of Medicinal Cannabis and Polypharmacy: An Australian Real-World Evidence Study
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DOI: 10.1155/2022/8535207
Abstract: Background Recent studies recommend medicinal cannabis (MC) as a potential treatment for chronic pain (CP) when conventional therapies are not successful; however, data from Australia is limited. This real-world evidence study explored how the introduction… read more here.
Keywords: medicinal cannabis; introduction; world evidence; evidence study ... See more keywords
With Medicine in Mind? Exploring the Relevance of Having Recreational Experience When Becoming a Medicinal Cannabis User
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DOI: 10.1177/00914509211070741
Abstract: Background: Beyond the legal use of medical cannabis in Denmark for selected patient groups, a large unregulated use of medicinal (non-prescribed) cannabis occurs. However, little is known about the paths to becoming a medicinal cannabis… read more here.
Keywords: medicinal cannabis; cannabis; recreational experience; medicine ... See more keywords
Medicinal cannabis for Australian patients with chronic refractory pain including arthritis
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DOI: 10.1177/20494637221147115
Abstract: Objectives To examine the tolerability and effectiveness of medicinal cannabis prescribed to patients for chronic, refractory pain, with a subset analysis on arthritis. Methods This was an interim analysis of the CA Clinics Observational Study… read more here.
Keywords: medicinal cannabis; patients chronic; chronic refractory; pain ... See more keywords
Medicinal cannabis products for the treatment of acute pain
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DOI: 10.12998/wjcc.v11.i12.2670
Abstract: For thousands of years, medicinal cannabis has been used for pain treatment, but its use for pain management is still controversial. Meta-analysis of the literature has shown contrasting results on the addition of cannabinoids to… read more here.
Keywords: acute pain; medicinal cannabis; treatment; cannabis ... See more keywords
Using Social Media Data to Investigate Public Perceptions of Cannabis as a Medicine: Narrative Review
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DOI: 10.2196/36667
Abstract: Background The use and acceptance of medicinal cannabis is on the rise across the globe. To support the interests of public health, evidence relating to its use, effects, and safety is required to match this… read more here.
Keywords: medicinal cannabis; social media; cannabis; cannabis medicine ... See more keywords
Medicinal cannabis use in palliative care.
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DOI: 10.31128/ajgp-02-21-5831
Abstract: BACKGROUND Legislative change in recent years allows the prescription of medicinal cannabis for patients receiving palliative care. There appears to be widespread community support of its use in this context. OBJECTIVE The aim of this… read more here.
Keywords: cannabis; medicinal cannabis; cannabis use; palliative care ... See more keywords
A primer on medicinal cannabis safety and potential adverse effects.
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DOI: 10.31128/ajgp-02-21-5845
Abstract: BACKGROUND Medicinal cannabis prescriptions are on the rise in Australia, and general practitioners will increasingly encounter patients using cannabis-based products. OBJECTIVE The aim of this review is to provide a primer on the safety issues that… read more here.
Keywords: cannabis; safety potential; primer medicinal; medicinal cannabis ... See more keywords