cannabis

Case Report

Healing of a Chronic Pressure Injury in a Patient Treated With Medical Cannabis for Pain and Sleep Improvement: A Case Report

10/04/2021

Patrick L. Diaz, BSc, PhD

Talia M. Katz

Amanda C. Langleben

Brenden S. Rabinovitch

Evan Cole Lewis, MD

A 37-year-old patient with multiple comorbidities and a chronic pressure injury (PI) received cannabis treatment for pain management and sleep disturbance. The patient reported less pain and improved sleep. The PI, which had steadily worsened...

A 37-year-old patient with...

10/04/2021

Wound Management & Prevention

Commentary

Cannabis as an Alternative Medication for Disease

02/05/2020

In this commentary, Joe McSherry, MD, PhD, discusses the safety and effectiveness of cannabinoids as alternative treatment options, despite widespread controversy.

In this commentary, Joe...

02/05/2020

Neurology

News

Pop Quiz: Cannabis Use and its Effect on MS Symptoms

12/11/2019

The AAN recommends the use of cannabis among patients with selected neurologic disorders. Do you know whether the AAN recommends oral cannabis extract for reducing symptoms of multiple sclerosis?

The AAN recommends the use of...

12/11/2019

Neurology

News

“No Evidence” That Cannabis Eases Chronic Pain

07/09/2018

In a recent study, researchers sought to investigate reasons for and perceived effectiveness of cannabis in individuals with chronic pain who had been prescribed opioids.

In a recent study, researchers...

07/09/2018

Neurology

News

Cannabis Lacks Strong Evidence for Pain Relief

08/15/2017

The use of cannabis to alleviate chronic pain has become increasing popular in the United States. A systemic review sought to determine the benefits and harms of cannabis use among adults with chronic pain.

The use of cannabis to alleviate...

08/15/2017

Neurology