Cannabidiol – Society of Cannabis Clinicians https://www.cannabisclinicians.org Educating Healthcare Professionals about the Medical Use of Cannabis Thu, 19 Oct 2023 00:18:33 +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 Cannabidiol – Society of Cannabis Clinicians https://www.cannabisclinicians.org 32 32 Broad-Spectrum Antiviral Effect of Cannabidiol Against Enveloped and Nonenveloped Viruses https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/2023/10/18/broad-spectrum-antiviral-effect-of-cannabidiol-against-enveloped-and-nonenveloped-viruses/ Thu, 19 Oct 2023 00:17:55 +0000 https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/?p=29465 Cannabidiol (CBD), the main non-psychoactive cannabinoid of the Cannabis sativa plant, is a powerful antioxidant compound that in recent years has increased interest due to causes effects in a wide range of biological functions. Zika virus (ZIKV) is a virus transmitted mainly by the Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, which causes neurological diseases, such as microcephaly and Guillain-Barre syndrome. Although the frequency of viral outbreaks has increased recently, no vaccinations or particular chemotherapeutic treatments are available for ZIKV infection. The major aim of this study was to explore the in vitro antiviral activity of CBD against ZIKV, expanding also to other dissimilar viruses.

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]]> Cannabidiol attenuates inflammatory impairment of intestinal cells expanding biomaterial-based therapeutic approaches https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/2023/10/09/cannabidiol-attenuates-inflammatory-impairment-of-intestinal-cells-expanding-biomaterial-based-therapeutic-approaches/ Mon, 09 Oct 2023 16:08:11 +0000 https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/?p=29389 Cannabis-based biomaterials have the potential to deliver anti-inflammatory therapeutics specifically to desired cells, tissues, and organs, enhancing drug delivery and the effectiveness of anti-inflammatory treatment while minimizing toxicity. As a major component of Cannabis, Cannabidiol (CBD) has gained major attention in recent years because of its potential therapeutic properties, e.g., for restoring a disturbed barrier resulting from inflammatory conditions. The aim of this study was to test the hypothesis that CBD has beneficial effects under normal and inflammatory conditions in the established non-transformed intestinal epithelial cell model IPEC-J2.

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]]> Cannabis constituents for chronic neuropathic pain; reconciling the clinical and animal evidence https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/2023/10/02/cannabis-constituents-for-chronic-neuropathic-pain-reconciling-the-clinical-and-animal-evidence/ Mon, 02 Oct 2023 20:58:11 +0000 https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/?p=29330 Chronic neuropathic pain is a debilitating pain syndrome caused by damage to the nervous system that is poorly served by current medications. Given these problems, clinical studies have pursued extracts of the plant Cannabis sativa as alternative treatments for this condition. The vast majority of these studies have examined can- nabinoids which contain the psychoactive constituent delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). While there have been some positive findings, meta-analyses of this clinical work indicates that this effectiveness is limited and hampered by side-effects. This review focuses on how recent preclinical studies have predicted the clinical limita- tions of THC-containing cannabis extracts, and importantly, point to how they might be improved. This work highlights the importance of targeting channels and recep- tors other than cannabinoid CB1 receptors which mediate many of the side-effects of cannabis.

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]]> Real-World evidence on the use of cannabidiol for the treatment of drug resistant epilepsy not related to Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, Dravet syndrome or Tuberous Sclerosis Complex https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/2023/09/20/real-world-evidence-on-the-use-of-cannabidiol-for-the-treatment-of-drug-resistant-epilepsy-not-related-to-lennox-gastaut-syndrome-dravet-syndrome-or-tuberous-sclerosis-complex/ Thu, 21 Sep 2023 00:08:12 +0000 https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/?p=29236 Highly purified cannabidiol (CBD) has a broad spectrum of action and could be useful for the treatment of drug resistant epilepsy regardless of etiology or syndrome. Multicenter retrospective study that evaluated the efficacy and safety of CBD for the treatment of drug resistant epilepsy of different etiologies in patients >2 years of age.

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]]> Increased Hippocampal Blood Flow in People at Clinical High Risk for Psychosis and Effects of Cannabidiol https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/2023/09/20/increased-hippocampal-blood-flow-in-people-at-clinical-high-risk-for-psychosis-and-effects-of-cannabidiol/ Thu, 21 Sep 2023 00:01:14 +0000 https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/?p=29232 Hippocampal hyperperfusion has been observed in people at Clinical High Risk for Psychosis (CHR), is associated with adverse longitudinal outcomes and represents a potential treatment target for novel pharmacotherapies. Whether cannabidiol (CBD) has ameliorative effects on hippocampal blood flow (rCBF) in CHR patients remains unknown. Using a double-blind, parallel-group design, 33 CHR patients were randomised to a single oral 600mg dose of CBD or placebo; 19 healthy controls did not receive any drug. Hippocampal rCBF was measured using Arterial Spin Labelling. We examined differences relating to CHR status (controls vs placebo), effects of CBD in CHR (placebo vs CBD) and linear between-group relationships, such that placebo>CBD>controls or controls>CBD>placebo, using a combination of hypothesis-driven and exploratory wholebrain analyses.

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]]> Long-Term, Self-Dosing CBD Users: Indications, Dosage, and Self-Perceptions on General Health/Symptoms and Drug Use https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/2023/09/06/long-term-self-dosing-cbd-users-indications-dosage-and-self-perceptions-on-general-health-symptoms-and-drug-use/ Wed, 06 Sep 2023 11:55:24 +0000 https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/?p=29153 Self-dosing of off-the-shelf cannabidiol (CBD) for a myriad of health conditions is common in the USA. These CBD products are often mislabeled, suggesting that much less or much more CBD is being consumed than indicated on the label. This study examined the relationship between long-term self-dosing of CBD and (a) indications and, when a verified concentration of CBD is being consumed, (b) the daily CBD dosage, (c) the impact on general health and symptoms, and (d) over-the-counter (OTC) and prescription (Rx) drug usage.

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]]> Single-cell analyses reveal cannabidiol rewires tumor microenvironment via inhibiting alternative activation of macrophage and synergizes with anti-PD-1 in colon cancer https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/2023/08/19/single-cell-analyses-reveal-cannabidiol-rewires-tumor-microenvironment-via-inhibiting-alternative-activation-of-macrophage-and-synergizes-with-anti-pd-1-in-colon-cancer/ Sat, 19 Aug 2023 18:27:51 +0000 https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/?p=29106 Physicians’ ability to guide their patients on the use of medical cannabis can vary widely and is often shaped by their training, experiences, and the regulations and policies of their state. The goal of this qualitative study is to understand how prepared physicians are to certify and advise their patients to use medical cannabis. A secondary goal is to explore how physicians integrate certification into their clinical practices, and what factors shape their decisions and behaviors around certification.Using semi-structured interviews with 24 physicians authorized to certify patients to use medical cannabis in Pennsylvania, a state with a medical access only program, we explored how physi- cians are trained and set up their practices. Interviews were analyzed using a blend of directed and conventional, and summative content analysis.

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]]> Cannabidiol and Intestinal Motility: a Systematic Review https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/2023/07/29/cannabidiol-and-intestinal-motility-a-systematic-review/ Sat, 29 Jul 2023 17:44:33 +0000 https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/?p=28992 Cannabidiol (CBD) is a nonintoxicating cannabinoid extracted from the cannabis plant that is used for medicinal purposes. Ingestion of CBD is claimed to address several pathologies, including gastrointestinal disorders, although limited evidence has been generated thus far to substantiate many of its health claims. Nevertheless, CBD usage as an over-the-counter treatment for gastrointestinal disorders is likely to expand in response to increasing commercial availability, permissive legal status, and acceptance by consumers. This systematic review critically evaluates the knowledge boundaries of the published research on CBD, intestinal motility, and intestinal motility disorders. Research on CBD and intestinal motility is currently limited but does support the safety and efficacy of CBD for several therapeutic applications, including seizure disorders, inflammatory responses, and upper gastrointestinal dysfunction (ie, nausea and vomiting). CBD, therefore, may have therapeutic potential for addressing functional gastrointestinal disorders. The results of this review show promising in vitro and preclinical data supporting a role of CBD in intestinal motility. This includes improved gastrointestinal-related outcomes in murine models of colitis. These studies, however, vary by dose, delivery method, and CBD-extract composition. Clinical trials have yet to find a conclusive benefit of CBD on intestinal motility disorders, but these trials have been limited in scope. In addition, critical factors such as CBD dosing parameters have not yet been established. Further research will establish the efficacy of CBD in applications to address intestinal motility.

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]]> A single-center real-life study on the use of medical cannabis in patients with dystonia https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/2023/07/29/a-single-center-real-life-study-on-the-use-of-medical-cannabis-in-patients-with-dystonia/ Sat, 29 Jul 2023 17:21:31 +0000 https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/?p=28989 While cannabis-based medicine is being commonly used in patients with movement disorders, there is a scarcity of publications regarding the effect of cannabis on dystonia. We aimed to describe medical cannabis use in patients with dystonia and related pain. We employed a structured interview to obtain data on the cannabis treatment regimen, perception of effectiveness and side effect profile. Eligible participants were patients diagnosed with dystonia from the movement disorders unit at the Tel-Aviv Medical Center who had used licensed medical cannabis between January 2019 and January 2021.

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]]> The pharmacology and therapeutic role of cannabidiol in diabetes https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/2023/07/22/the-pharmacology-and-therapeutic-role-of-cannabidiol-in-diabetes/ Sat, 22 Jul 2023 16:17:37 +0000 https://www.cannabisclinicians.org/?p=28970 In recent years, cannabidiol (CBD), a non-psychotropic cannabinoid, has garnered sub- stantial interest in drug development due to its broad pharmacological activity and multi-target effects. Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disease that can damage multiple organs in the body, leading to the development of complications such as abnor- mal kidney function, vision loss, neuropathy, and cardiovascular disease. CBD has demonstrated significant therapeutic potential in treating diabetes mellitus and its com- plications owing to its various pharmacological effects. This work summarizes the role of CBD in diabetes and its impact on complications such as cardiovascular dysfunction, nephropathy, retinopathy, and neuropathy. Strategies for discovering molecular targets for CBD in the treatment of diabetes and its complications are also proposed. Moreover, ways to optimize the structure of CBD based on known targets to generate new CBD analogues are explored.

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