Endocrine Disorders – Society of Cannabis Clinicians https://www.cannabisclinicians.org Educating Healthcare Professionals about the Medical Use of Cannabis Tue, 24 Mar 2020 14:46:22 +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 Endocrine Disorders – Society of Cannabis Clinicians https://www.cannabisclinicians.org 32 32 Phytocannabinoids: Useful Drugs for the Treatment of Obesity? Special Focus on Cannabidiol. https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/2020/03/04/phytocannabinoids-useful-drugs-for-the-treatment-of-obesity-special-focus-on-cannabidiol/ Wed, 04 Mar 2020 13:44:22 +0000 https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/?p=17324 Authors: Patrycja Bielawie, Ewa Harasim-Symbor, Adrian Chabowski
Frontiers in Endocrinology, 4 March 2020
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Currently, an increasing number of diseases related to insulin resistance and obesity is an alarming problem worldwide. It is well-known that the above states can lead to the development of type 2 diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular diseases. An excessive amount of tria...

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]]> The Endocannabinoid System in Pediatric Inflammatory and Immune Diseases. https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/2019/11/23/the-endocannabinoid-system-in-pediatric-inflammatory-and-immune-diseases/ Sat, 23 Nov 2019 18:22:36 +0000 https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/?p=17189 Authors: Maura Argenziano, Chiara Tortora, Giulia Bellini, Alessandra Di Paola, Francesca Punzo, et al
International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 23 November 2019
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Endocannabinoid system consists of cannabinoid type 1 (CB1) and cannabinoid type 2 (CB2) receptors, their endogenous ligands, and the enzymes responsible for their synthesis and degradation. CB2, to a great extent, and CB1, to a lesser extent, are involved in regulating the im...

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]]> Therapeutic potential of cannabinoid receptor 2 in the treatment of diabetes mellitus and its complications. https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/2019/11/05/therapeutic-potential-of-cannabinoid-receptor-2-in-the-treatment-of-diabetes-mellitus-and-its-complications/ Tue, 05 Nov 2019 21:46:56 +0000 https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/?p=17238 Authors: Vivek S. Kumawat, Ginpreet Kaur
European Journal of Pharmacology, 5 November 2019
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The biological effects of endocannabinoid system are mediated by two types of receptors, cannabinoid 1 (CB1) and cannabinoid 2 receptor (CB2). They play a pivotal role in the management of pain, inflammation, cancer, obesity and diabetes mellitus. CB2 receptor activity downreg...

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]]> Cannabis: From a Plant That Modulates Feeding Behaviors toward Developing Selective Inhibitors of the Peripheral Endocannabinoid System for the Treatment of Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome. https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/2019/05/15/cannabis-from-a-plant-that-modulates-feeding-behaviors-toward-developing-selective-inhibitors-of-the-peripheral-endocannabinoid-system-for-the-treatment-of-obesity-and-metabolic-syndrome/ Wed, 15 May 2019 20:53:59 +0000 https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/?p=17241 Authors: Shira Hirsch, Joseph Tam
Toxins, 15 May 2019
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In this review, we discuss the role of the endocannabinoid (eCB) system in regulating energy and metabolic homeostasis. Endocannabinoids, via activating the cannabinoid type-1 receptor (CB1R), are commonly known as mediators of the thrifty phenotype hypothesis due to their act...

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]]> Potential Use of Cannabinoids for the Treatment of Pancreatic Cancer. https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/2019/01/25/potential-use-of-cannabinoids-for-the-treatment-of-pancreatic-cancer/ Fri, 25 Jan 2019 18:58:21 +0000 https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/?p=14809 Authors: Golnaz Sharafi, Hong He, Mehrdad Nikfarjam
Journal of Pancreatic Cancer, 25 January 2019
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Background: Cannabinoid extracts may have anticancer properties, which can improve cancer treatment outcomes. The aim of this review is to determine the potentially utility of cannabinoids in the treatment of pancreatic cancer. Methods: A literature review focused on the biolo...

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]]> The impact of marijuana use on glucose, insulin, and insulin resistance among US adults. https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/2013/07/01/diabetes-and-cannabis/ Mon, 01 Jul 2013 14:59:04 +0000 http://cannabisclinicians.org/?p=5700 Authors: Elizabeth A. Penner, Hannah Buettner, Murray A. Mittleman
The American Journal of Medicine, July 2013
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BACKGROUND: There are limited data regarding the relationship between cannabinoids and metabolic processes. Epidemiologic studies have found lower prevalence rates of obesity and diabetes mellitus in marijuana users compared with people who have never used marijuana, suggestin...

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]]> Cannabinoids inhibit energetic metabolism and induce AMPK-dependent autophagy in pancreatic cancer cells. https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/2013/06/13/cannabis-pancreatic-cancer/ Thu, 13 Jun 2013 15:49:32 +0000 http://cannabisclinicians.org/?p=5198 Authors: I. Dando, M. Donadelli, C. Costanzo, E. Dalla Pozza, A. D'Alessandro, L. Zolla, M. Palmieri
Cell Death & Disease, 13 June 2013
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The anti-tumoral effects of cannabinoids have been described in different tumor systems, including pancreatic adenocarcinoma, but their mechanism of action remains unclear. We used cannabinoids specific for the CB1 (ACPA) and CB2 (GW) receptors and metabolomic analyses to unra...

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]]> Decreased prevalence of diabetes in marijuana users: cross-sectional data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) III. https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/2012/02/24/decreased-prevalence-of-diabetes-in-cannabis-users/ Fri, 24 Feb 2012 21:05:53 +0000 http://cannabisclinicians.org/?p=4656 Authors: Tripathi B. Rajavashisth, Magda Shaheen, Keith C. Norris, Deyu Pan, et al
BMJ Open, 24 February 2012
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OBJECTIVE: To determine the association between diabetes mellitus (DM) and marijuana use. DESIGN: Cross-sectional study. SETTING: Data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES III, 1988-1994) conducted by the National Center for Health Statistics of th...

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