Retrospective Studies – Society of Cannabis Clinicians https://www.cannabisclinicians.org Educating Healthcare Professionals about the Medical Use of Cannabis Mon, 17 May 2021 16:02:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.3 https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/cropped-scc-flavicon-32x32.png Retrospective Studies – Society of Cannabis Clinicians https://www.cannabisclinicians.org 32 32 Cannabidiol Treatment Results in a Common Gene Expression Response Across Aggressive Cancer Cells from Various Origins https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/2021/05/17/cannabidiol-%ce%bcay-prolong-survival-in-patients-with-glioblastoma-multiforme/ Mon, 17 May 2021 15:58:31 +0000 https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/?p=23007 Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) is a relatively rare type of brain tumour with an incidence rate around 6 per 100,000. Even with the widely practiced combination of radiotherapy with adjuvant temozolomide, the median overall survival remains low with just 13.5 to 16 months after diagnosis. Patients and Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the survival of a cohort of 15 consecutive, unselected patients with histopathologically confirmed glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) who received CBD (400 to 600 mg orally per day) in addition to standard therapy (maximum resection of the tumour followed by radio- chemotherapy). Results: Of 15 patients, seven (46.7%) are now living for at least 24 months, and four (26.7%) for at least 36 months. This is more than twice as long as has been previously reported in the literature. The mean overall survival is currently 24.2 months (median 21 months). Conclusion: CBD is a well supported co-medication and seems to prolong the survival of patients with glioblastoma multiforme.

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]]> The Impact of Medical Cannabis on Intermittent and Chronic Opioid Users with Back Pain: How Cannabis Diminished Prescription Opioid Usage https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/2020/07/28/the-impact-of-medical-cannabis-on-intermittent-and-chronic-opioid-users-with-back-pain-how-cannabis-diminished-prescription-opioid-usage/ Tue, 28 Jul 2020 19:39:00 +0000 https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/?p=18964 Author: Kevin M. Takakuwa, Jeffrey Y. Hergenrather, Frances S. Shofer, and Raquel M. Schears Published in Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. Publishers January 2020 Abstract Objectives: To determine if cannabis may be...

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]]> Medical Cannabis for the Treatment of Fibromyalgia https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/2020/07/21/medical-cannabis-for-the-treatment-of-fibromyalgia-2/ Tue, 21 Jul 2020 20:52:38 +0000 https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/?p=18879 Author: George Habib, Suheil Artul Published in Journal of Clinical Rheumatology August 2018 Abstract Background Background: Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain syndrome, characterized by chronic musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and mood disturbances....

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]]> Efficacy of artisanal preparations of cannabidiol for the treatment of epilepsy: Practical experiences in a tertiary medical center. https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/2018/03/01/efficacy-of-artisanal-preparations-of-cannabidiol-for-the-treatment-of-epilepsy-practical-experiences-in-a-tertiary-medical-center/ Thu, 01 Mar 2018 23:14:05 +0000 https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/?p=15414 Authors: Giulia S. Porcaria, Cary Fub, Emily D. Doll, Emma G. Carter, Robert P. Carson
Epilepsy & Behavior, March 2018
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Medically refractory epilepsy continues to be a challenge worldwide, and despite an increasing number of medical therapies, approximately 1 in 3 patients continues to have seizures. Cannabidiol (CBD), one of many constituents of the Cannabis sativa or marijuana plant, has rece...

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]]> Systematic review: efficacy and safety of medical marijuana in selected neurologic disorders. https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/2014/04/29/systematic-review-efficacy-and-safety-of-medical-marijuana-in-selected-neurologic-disorders/ Tue, 29 Apr 2014 18:10:56 +0000 https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/?p=15362 Authors: Barbara S. Koppel, John C.M. Brust, Terry Fife, Jeff Bronstein, Sarah Youssof, et al
Neurology, 29 April 2014
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OBJECTIVE: To determine the efficacy of medical marijuana in several neurologic conditions. METHODS: We performed a systematic review of medical marijuana (1948-November 2013) to address treatment of symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS), epilepsy, and movement disorders. We gra...

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