March 2020

Does hepatic disease impact the expression of cannabinoid receptors on non-hepatic cells? Yes. The expression of CB1 receptors and CB2 receptors is up-regulated during the progression of liver disease. For…

Nabilone, a synthetic cannabinoid-based medicine, is used for the treatment of chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. Does nabilone help with postoperative nausea and vomiting? Do cannabinoids help with postoperative nausea and…

What medical condition is most commonly cited as the reason for using medical marijuana? Chronic pain is the most commonly cited condition. In fact, according to studies and observational reports,…

Phytocannabinoids accumulate in the secretory part of glandular trichomes of the cannabis plant. Have phytocannabinoids been detected in other parts of the plant? Yes. Phytocannabinoids have also been detected in…

Does THC administration alter gastric emptying? Yes. According to a double blind randomized controlled study of human volunteers, gastric emptying of solid food was slowed due to THC administration from…

Perioperative cessation of marijuana use may lead to signs and symptoms of acute withdrawal, especially in patients who have cannabis use disorder. What are some of the cardiovascular signs of…

Have the results of studies conducted between 2003-2017 indicated that cannabinoids are effective at treating chronic non-cancer pain? Yes. Lynch and Ware published 2 systematic reviews. One SR evaluated trials…

Have the results of studies conducted in the early 2000s suggested that cannabinoids are effective at treating acute pain? No. RCTs involving the post-operative period or induced acute pain in…

Is marijuana use associated with an increased or decreased risk of thromboembolism? According to literature reviews, the use of marijuana is associated with an increased risk of thromboembolism. However, there…

Based on data from the 2016 to 2017 National Survey on Drug Use and Health and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, do more people in the US…