Medical Marijuana

Product of the CANNABIS plant, CANNABINOIDS, or synthetic derivatives thereof, used in the treatment of a wide range of clinical symptoms.

Also Known As:

Marijuana Dispensaries; Marijuana Treatment; Medical Cannabis; Medicinal Cannabis; Medicinal Marijuana; Cannabis, Medical; Cannabis, Medicinal; Dispensaries, Marijuana; Marijuana, Medical; Marijuana, Medicinal; Treatment, Marijuana

Networked: 1029 relevant articles (114 outcomes, 230 trials/studies)

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Experts

1.	Häuser, Winfried: 15 articles (01/2022 - 09/2017)
2.	Meiri, David: 12 articles (01/2022 - 01/2020)
3.	Fitzcharles, Mary-Ann: 11 articles (01/2022 - 04/2016)
4.	Hasin, Deborah S: 11 articles (01/2022 - 09/2011)
5.	Bohnert, Kipling M: 10 articles (01/2022 - 10/2014)
6.	Bonn-Miller, Marcel O: 10 articles (01/2022 - 09/2009)
7.	Ilgen, Mark A: 10 articles (01/2021 - 10/2013)
8.	Aviram, Joshua: 9 articles (05/2022 - 01/2020)
9.	Martins, Silvia S: 9 articles (04/2022 - 03/2016)
10.	Keyes, Katherine M: 9 articles (01/2018 - 09/2011)

Related Diseases

1.	Pain (Aches) 05/01/2015 - "Management of chronic pain is one of the most common reasons given by individuals seeking medical cannabis. " 01/01/2022 - "We observed that supervised medical-cannabis treatment is associated with high adherence, improvement in quality of life, and a decrease in pain level with a low incidence of serious adverse events." 10/12/2023 - "Higher FM scores were associated with less self-reported improvement in pain and health since initiating medical cannabis use, as well as more cannabis-related side effects. " 01/01/2022 - "More than one-third of patients benefited from oral medicinal cannabis, which is impactful given the refractory nature of their pain. " 03/01/2021 - "Over 76 % of patients reported a score of 8 or higher on a 10-point scale that their medical condition had improved, and over 68 % reported a score of 8 or higher that medical cannabis had reduced their pain. "
2.	Chronic Pain 01/01/2023 - "Findings suggest most participants perceived medical cannabis to be overall effective for chronic pain management. " 01/01/2022 - "Among patients with chronic pain, moderate certainty evidence found that medical cannabis probably results in a small improvement in sleep quality versus placebo (modeled risk difference [RD] for achieving the minimally important difference [MID], 8% [95% CI, 3 to 12]). " 01/01/2021 - "Although studied in a few randomized controlled trials, the efficacy of medical cannabis (MC) for chronic pain remains controversial. " 04/01/2023 - "Few studies have found a limited relationship between chronic pain and medical cannabis use. " 04/01/2023 - "Medical cannabis and stigma: A qualitative study with patients living with chronic pain."
3.	Neoplasms (Cancer) 01/01/2019 - "Patients with cancer enrolled in Minnesota's medical cannabis program showed significant reduction across all eight symptoms assessed within 4 months of program participation. " 04/01/2023 - "Medical cannabis use is growing for symptom management in cancer patients, but limited data exists on the safety or efficacy of use in elderly patients. " 01/01/2022 - "To assess the efficacy of medicinal cannabis for improving appetite-related symptoms in people with cancer, considering measures and outcomes, interventions and toxicity. " 01/01/2022 - "Medicinal cannabis has shown promise in improving appetite-related symptoms in people with cancer. " 01/01/2022 - "Efficacy of medicinal cannabis for appetite-related symptoms in people with cancer: A systematic review."
4.	Neuralgia (Stump Neuralgia) 01/01/2023 - "Medical cannabis is safe and highly effective for treating neuropathic pain and concomitant sleep disturbance." 12/01/2010 - "A small, high-quality literature supports the efficacy of medical cannabis for the treatment of neuropathic pain. " 01/01/2016 - "This study supports consideration of future research that would include longer duration studies over weeks to months to evaluate the efficacy of medicinal cannabis in patients with central neuropathic pain." 02/01/2018 - "We examined current basic scientific research and data from recent randomized controlled trials (RCTs) evaluating medical cannabis for the treatment of neuropathic pain. " 01/01/2023 - "Medical cannabis may provide a treatment option for chronic neuropathic pain. "
5.	Sleep Initiation and Maintenance Disorders (Insomnia) 01/01/2023 - "Entoura-10:15 medicinal cannabis oil was well tolerated and effective in improving sleep in adults with insomnia." 01/01/2023 - "This randomised crossover double-blind placebo-controlled 6-week trial aimed to assess the tolerability and effectiveness of the Entoura-10:15 medicinal cannabis oil on sleep in adults with insomnia. " 01/01/2023 - "Medicinal cannabis improves sleep in adults with insomnia: a randomised double-blind placebo-controlled crossover study." 05/01/2022 - "A qualitative, exploratory approach was taken to evaluate the descriptive efficacy and safety of medical cannabis when prescribed for insomnia or comorbid conditions. " 01/01/2022 - "Here, we describe a patient who developed significant insomnia leading to worsening anxiety, mood, and suicidal ideation in the setting of medical cannabis withdrawal, prompting presentation to the Emergency Department and inpatient admission. "

Related Drugs and Biologics

1.	Cannabinoids
2.	Opioid Analgesics (Opioids)
3.	Dronabinol (THC)
4.	Analgesics (Analgesic Drugs)
5.	Oils
6.	Complement System Proteins (Complement)
7.	Ion Channels (Ion Channel)
8.	Hallucinogens (Psychedelics)
9.	Neuroprotective Agents
10.	Morphine (MS Contin)

Related Therapies and Procedures

1.	Therapeutics
2.	Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy)
3.	Palliative Care (Palliative Therapy)
4.	Pain Management
5.	Massage (Zone Therapy)