Nausea – Society of Cannabis Clinicians https://www.cannabisclinicians.org Educating Healthcare Professionals about the Medical Use of Cannabis Thu, 11 Aug 2022 15:39:53 +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 Nausea – Society of Cannabis Clinicians https://www.cannabisclinicians.org 32 32 Cannabis, Cannabinoids and Cannabis-Based Medicines in Cancer Care https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/2022/08/11/cannabis-cannabinoids-and-cannabis-based-medicines-in-cancer-care/ Thu, 11 Aug 2022 13:48:05 +0000 https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/?p=26632 Cannabis sativa has long been known to affect numerous biological activities. Although plant extracts, purified cannabinoids, or synthetic cannabinoid analogs have shown therapeutic potential in pain, inflammation, seizure disorders, appetite stimulation, muscle spasticity, and treatment of nausea/vomiting, the underlying mechanisms of action remain ill-defined.

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]]> Medical, therapeutic, and recreational use of cannabis among young men who have sex with men living with HIV https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/2021/08/19/medical-therapeutic-and-recreational-use-of-cannabis-among-young-men-who-have-sex-with-men-living-with-hiv/ Thu, 19 Aug 2021 15:28:27 +0000 https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/?p=24007 Cannabis plays a role in symptoms management in HIV, especially the alleviation of pain and nausea and stimulation of appetite, and prevalence of cannabis use in HIV-positive populations exceeds that of the general U.S. population. Previous research has described an "overlap" between medical and recreational cannabis use among persons living with HIV. To understand better the motives associated cannabis use among young men who have sex with men living with HIV (HIV+ YMSM), we conducted semi-structured interviews with 30 HIV+YMSM in Denver and Chicago.

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]]> Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome Survey and Genomic Investigation https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/2021/07/13/cannabinoid-hyperemesis-syndrome-survey-and-genomic-investigation/ Tue, 13 Jul 2021 21:44:29 +0000 https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/?p=23697 Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) is a diagnosis of exclusion with intractable nausea, cy- clic vomiting, abdominal pain, and hot bathing behavior associated with ongoing tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) exposure. Increasing cannabis use may elevate CHS prevalence, exacerbating a public health issue with atten- dant costs and morbidity.

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]]> Marijuana and Cannabinoids in ESRD and Earlier Stages of CKD https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/2020/11/11/marijuana-and-cannabinoids-in-esrd-and-earlier-stages-of-ckd/ Thu, 12 Nov 2020 01:47:44 +0000 https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/?p=20540 Authors: Joshua L. Rein, Christina M. Wyatt Published in American Journal of Kidney Diseases August 2017 Abstract Marijuana is the most commonly used recreational drug in the United States, and legal...

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]]> Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome: A Review of Potential Mechanisms https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/2020/07/15/cannabinoid-hyperemeis-syndrome-a-review-of-potential-mechanisms/ Wed, 15 Jul 2020 21:07:09 +0000 https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/?p=18824 Authors: Marieka V. DeVuono, Linda A. Parker Published in Mary Ann Liebert, Inc Publishers June 2020 Abstract Introduction Cannabinoids have long been known for their ability to treat nausea and vomiting....

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]]> Use of cannabinoids in cancer patients: A Society of Gynecologic Oncology (SGO) clinical practice statement. https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/2020/01/10/use-of-cannabinoids-in-cancer-patients-a-society-of-gynecologic-oncology-sgo-clinical-practice-statement/ Sat, 11 Jan 2020 02:48:41 +0000 https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/?p=17501 Authors: B. Whitcomb, C. Lutman, M. Pearl, E. Medlin, E. Prendergast, K. Robison, W. Burke
Gynecologic Oncology, 10 January 2020
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Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), cannabidiol (CBD) and cannabinol (CBN) affect the human endocannabinoid system. Cannabinoids reduce chemotherapy induced nausea or vomiting (CINV) and neuropathic pain. Each state has its own regulations for medical and recreational cannabis use. Ef...

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]]> Should Oncologists Recommend Cannabis? https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/2019/06/03/should-oncologists-recommend-cannabis/ Mon, 03 Jun 2019 18:57:31 +0000 https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/?p=17205 Authors: Donald I. Abrams
Current Treatment Options in Oncology, 3 June 2019
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Cannabis is a useful botanical with a wide range of therapeutic potential. Global prohibition over the past century has impeded the ability to study the plant as medicine. However, delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) has been developed as a stand-alone pharmaceutical initially ...

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]]> Cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome: An unrecognized cause of nausea and vomiting. https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/2019/04/01/cannabinoid-hyperemesis-syndrome-an-unrecognized-cause-of-nausea-and-vomiting/ Mon, 01 Apr 2019 19:44:51 +0000 https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/?p=17223 Authors: Tiffany N. Smith, Anne Walsh, Christopher P. Forest
Journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, April 2019
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Cannabis has long been used for medical and recreational purposes because of its antiemetic, analgesic, and mood effects. Ironically, chronic use of cannabis can result in paradoxical effects, including a condition known as cannabinoid hyperemesis syndrome. Patients with this ...

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]]> Practical Perspectives in the Treatment of Nausea and Vomiting. https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/2019/03/01/practical-perspectives-in-the-treatment-of-nausea-and-vomiting/ Fri, 01 Mar 2019 20:12:51 +0000 https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/?p=17211 Authors: David J. Cangemi, Braden Kuo
Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology, March 2019
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Nausea and vomiting result from complex interactions between afferent and efferent pathways of the gastrointestinal tract, central nervous system, and autonomic nervous system. Afferent pathways from the vagus nerve, vestibular system, and chemoreceptor trigger zone project to...

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]]> Patient Counseling Guidelines for the Use of Cannabis for the Treatment of Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea/Vomiting and Chronic Pain. https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/2018/12/01/patient-counseling-guidelines-for-the-use-of-cannabis-for-the-treatment-of-chemotherapy-induced-nausea-vomiting-and-chronic-pain/ Sat, 01 Dec 2018 20:08:09 +0000 https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/?p=17208 Authors: Patrick Makary, Jayesh R. Parmar, Natalie Mims, Nile M. Khanfar, Robert A. Freeman
Journal of Pain and Palliative Care Pharmacotherapy, December 2018
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The use of cannabis medications has grown in recent years for the symptomatic relief of chemotherapy-induced nausea/vomiting (CINV) and chronic pain (cancer-related and non-cancer-related). As states legalize the use of cannabis, it is important for pharmacists and other healt...

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