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2025-10-24
What are the mechanisms by which THC and CBD impact pain sensation?
According to a British Medical Journal (BMJ) article, "THC inhibits glutamate and 5-hydroxytryptamine release and increases dopamine secretion. CBD enhances adenosine receptor signaling, and decreases reactive oxygen species, tumour necrosis factor, and T cell proliferation, without the psychoactive effects of THC. The multifaceted analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties of cannabinoids may positively influence the perception of pain across different conditions." (BMJ)Busse JW, Vankrunkelsven P, Zeng L, et al. Medical cannabis or cannabinoids for chronic pain: a clinical practice guideline. BMJ. 2021;374:n2040. doi:10.1136/bmj.n2040
2025-10-23
At what point in human gestation are cannabinoid receptors present and functioning?
“The major components of the endocannabinoid system in the brain, including functional CB1 receptors and the endocannabinoids 2-AG and AEA, are present around gestational week 19 in humans and likely have a role in critical early behavior processes... This system may also contribute to the proper formation, growth, migration, and wiring of various areas in the developing fetal brain. The expression of the CB1 receptor in the brain also changes throughout human development. Both the expression levels and locations of expression differ greatly between fetal brain development and early life when compared to adult brains.”Malach, M.; Kovalchuk, I.; Kovalchuk, O. Medical Cannabis in Pediatric Oncology: Friend or
Foe? Pharmaceuticals 2022, 15, 359. https://doi.org/10.3390/ ph15030359
2025-10-22
CB2 receptors are located in immune tissues and in peripheral tissues. What happens when CB2 receptors are activated?
The activation of CB2 receptors results in various outcomes, including the inhibition of pro-inflammatory cytokine production and migration of immune cells (neutrophil and macrophages). As a result of these effects, chronic pain may be reduced.Chung M, Kim H, Abdi S. Update on cannabis and cannabinoids for cancer pain. Current Opinion in Anesthesiology. 2020, 33:825 – 831. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33110020/ DOI:10.1097/ACO.0000000000000934
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2025-10-21
Is highly purified CBD a treatment opportunity for drug-resistant epilepsy in patients with typical Rett syndrome and CDKL5 deficiency disorder?
Possibly... A "study explored the use of highly purified Cannabidiol (CBD, Epidiolex) as an add-on therapy for individuals with drug- resistant epilepsy due to Rett Syndrome (RTT) or CDKL5 Deficiency Disorder (CDD). Twenty-seven participants received CBD alongside their usual ASMs [anti-seizure medications]. After a median treatment duration of 14 months, 66.6% experienced fewer seizures, with some showing over 75% reduction. Side effects were generally mild, mainly sleepiness or irritability. Notably, caregivers reported improvements in attention, responsiveness, sleep, and motor function. While results were not statistically significant, they suggest CBD may benefit seizure control and quality of life in RTT and CDD patients.Vignoli, A., Prato, G., Alfei, E., Bagnasco, I., Danieli, A., Celario, M., Favaro, J. et al. (2025). Is highly purified cannabidiol a treatment opportunity for drug-resistant epilepsy in subjects with typical Rett syndrome and CDKL5 deficiency disorder? Epilepsia Open, 00(0), 1-9. https://doi.org/10.1002/epi4.70078
2025-10-20
What are some of the more common reasons dermatologists recommend cannabinoid-based medicines?
According to the results of a survey of 145 dermatologists, 91 % of dermatologists were in support of medical cannabis use and 13.8 % have recommended it for a dermatologic condition. Atopic dermatitis (45 %) and psoriasis (40 %) were the most common. The most common form of administration was topical (75 %). The main reasons for not recommending medical cannabis were limited knowledge (56 %) and lack of experience (48 %).Yeroushalmi, S., Nelson, K., Sparks, A., & Friedman, A. (2021). Perceptions and recommendation behaviors of dermatologists for medical cannabis: A pilot survey. Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 20(1), 74-78. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33220620/
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