Can restless legs syndrome (RLS) be treated with medical cannabis?

Can restless legs syndrome (RLS) be treated with medical cannabis?

Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a neurological disorder characterized by an irrepressible need to move the legs. This syndrome also known as Willis-Ekbom disease and Wittmaack-Ekbom syndrome, can occur at any age. The symptoms of the disorder tend to worsen during the night, what induce sleep difficulties and significantly impacting quality of life. Currently, there…

Therapeutical potential of CBD for skin health

Therapeutical potential of CBD for skin health

Cannabidiol (CBD) a non-psychoactive compound from the cannabis plant have been shown to have a positive effect against many dermatological disorders such as eczema, psoriasis, pruritis, and inflammatory conditions.   One of the important systems in our body is the Endocannabinoid System (ECS). It plays the role of molecular signaling network, important for the modulation of…

Medical cannabis or cannabinoids for chronic pain: a clinical practice guideline

Medical cannabis or cannabinoids for chronic pain: a clinical practice guideline

clinical practice guideline; this article published in the british medical journal, summarizes the current state of medical research about chronic pain. Abstract Clinical question What is the role of medical cannabis or cannabinoids for people living with chronic pain due to cancer or non-cancer causes? Current practice Chronic pain is common and distressing and associated with considerable…

Cannabis – from hippie drug to medical hype (SRF, 25.04.2022)
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Cannabis – from hippie drug to medical hype (SRF, 25.04.2022)

The SRF documentary on Medical Cannabis provides an overview on the current market situation Key takeouts: good results on patients using the medicine high prices for patient due to 1 company dominant position flowers are not yet available as medicine (it will only be available with the #pilotprojects medical Cannabis still need to evolve from…

Analysis of the new publication regarding cannabis compound CBD stopping coronavirus.
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Analysis of the new publication regarding cannabis compound CBD stopping coronavirus.

Several recent laboratory studies of cannabidiol, or CBD, have shown promising results in the context of prevention the coronavirus infection.  The study performed by the team of Marsha Rosner of the University of Chicago (USA) recently published evidence that CBD could block the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) responsible for COVID-19.   Their study published…

Analysis of the publication showing that cannabinoids prevent coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV 2) infection
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Analysis of the publication showing that cannabinoids prevent coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV 2) infection

Content of the publication:   A new study regarding the prevention of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection responsible for COVID-19 was published on January 10, 2022, in the scientific journal “The Journal of Natural Products”[1].  Researchers from the Oregon Health and Science University in Portland (USA) have demonstrated the potential of cannabinoids to…