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Empathy-related differences in the anterior cingulate functional connectivity of regular cannabis users when compared to controls
It has been reported that cannabis consumption affects the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC), a structure with a central role in mediating the empathic response. In this study, we compared psychometric scores of empathy subscales, [...]
The holistic effects of medical cannabis compared to opioids on pain experience in Finnish patients with chronic pain
Background Medical cannabis (MC) is increasingly used for chronic pain, but it is unclear how it aids in pain management. Previous literature suggests that MC could holistically alter the pain experience instead of only [...]
Do tobacco and cannabis use and co-use predict lung function: A longitudinal study
Background: Use of tobacco and cannabis is common and has been reported to predict lung function. Less is known about co-use of tobacco and cannabis and their impact on changes in lung function to [...]
CBD and CBG as Analgesics that Effectively Manage Bone Fracture Pain and Promote Healing in Mice
Bone fractures are among the most prevalent musculoskeletal injuries, and pain management is an essential part of fracture treatment. Fractures heal through an early inflammatory phase, followed by repair and remodeling. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs [...]
Cell death induction and intracellular vesicle formation in human colorectal cancer cells treated with Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabinol
Background: Δ9-Tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ9-THC) is a principal psychoactive extract of Cannabis sativa and has been traditionally used as palliative medicine for neuropathic pain. Cannabidiol (CBD), an extract of hemp species, has recently attracted increased attention as [...]
Medical Cannabis Alleviates Chronic Neuropathic Pain Effectively and Sustainably without Severe Adverse Effect
Introduction: Medical cannabis may provide a treatment option for chronic neuropathic pain. However, empirical disease-specific data are scarce. Methods: This is a retrospective observational study including 99 patients with chronic neuropathic pain. These patients [...]
Green Jungle is a partner of an indoor medical farm in Poland
On September 21, 2023, the following publication by Cannabisland appeared on social media and industry portals: Every story has a beginning. The beginning of our common history begins today. In Konopnica (Lubelskie Voivodeship) Instytut [...]
Antifungal and antibacterial activities of Cannabis sativa L. resins
Ethnopharmacological relevance Cannabis sativa L. (Cannabaceae) is a plant native to Eastern Asia spread throughout the world because of its medicinal properties. Despite being used for thousands of years as a palliative therapeutic [...]