Abstract Despite medicinal cannabis gaining popularity for managing symptoms in cancer patients, a knowledge gap exists in patient-provider communication crucial for monitoring outcomes, optimizing dosing, and educating healthcare providers to integrate cannabis into treatment plans. Our goal is to understand communication dynamics, identify gaps, and pave the way for effective cannabis communication for individuals living with cancer (PLWC). We searched PubMed, CINAHL, and EBSCO for articles published between 2013 and July 2023, capturing the key concepts of cannabis use in cancer patients and their communication with healthcare providers in oncology settings. Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) statement guided the review....

Abstract Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) is a versatile crop that can be processed to obtain different products with multiple applications. Its seeds are a well-documented ancient source of proteins, fibers and fats, all of which possess high nutritional value. Additionally, metabolites such as flavones and phenols are present in the seeds, contributing to their antioxidant properties. Due to hemp seeds’ distinctive nutritional profile, the interest in exploring the potential use in food and nutraceuticals is growing, and they can be considered an interesting and promising alternative resource for human and animal feeding. Omics studies on hemp seeds and their by-products are also being developed, and...

Abstract Purpose To summarise the extent and type of evidence in relation to adverse events (AEs) associated with the use of cannabis-based products (CBP) in people living with cancer. Methods The Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) methodology for scoping reviews was applied. A search was performed in MEDLINE (Ovid), Embase (Ovid), CINAHL (EBSCOhost), Scopus, Web of Science Core Collections and AMED (Ovid) from their inception to 7 May 2023. Primary studies reporting AEs associated with any form of natural or synthetic CBP use in any cancer care setting and location were included. Results One hundred fifty-two studies were included, with the most prevalent being randomised...

Please use this link to access this publication. Abstract Treatment demand for Cannabis Use Disorder (CUD) has increased in the past decade in almost all European countries, and CUD is currently the most common reason for first-time drug-related treatment admission in the European Union. Even though several therapeutic approaches have been shown to benefit individuals with CUD, there is a lack of knowledge regarding factors associated with effective therapy and the underlying mechanisms of change among individuals with CUD presenting for treatment. The aim of the present paper was to review current knowledge on factors that have been shown to contribute to positive outcomes...

Abstract Objective To assess biological factors associated with anhedonia in depression and amotivation in cannabis use (PROSPERO: CRD42023422438). Method A systematic review was conducted of 8 electronic databases. Inclusion criteria included original research studies that investigated the association of biological factors or behavioral tasks with depression combined with concepts of anhedonia or cannabis combined with concepts of amotivation including apathy. Results The review included 44 articles that evaluated biological factors associated with anhedonia in depression and 2 articles that evaluated biological factors associated with amotivation in cannabis use. Overall, anhedonia was operationalized as loss of anticipatory pleasure or consummatory pleasure using a range of...

Abstract Importance Following expansive legalization of cannabis in many parts of the United States, cannabis use in pregnancy has increased several fold. There is a pressing need to understand the maternal and neonatal outcomes associated with this exposure. Objective To quantify the maternal and neonatal outcomes of mothers using cannabis during pregnancy. Data sources We searched five databases for all relevant observational studies, from each database’s inception until March 1st 2024. Study selection Two reviewers separately screened the studies in duplicate. Our initial search yielded 5184 studies, of which 51 (0.98%) were included in our qualitative synthesis. Data extraction and synthesis Our study adhered...

Please use this link to access this publication. ABSTRACT Cannabis use among adolescents and young adults has become a significant public health concern in the United States (US), as it is associated with immediate and long-term effects on mental health, academic achievement, and social functioning. The purpose of this systematic review was to identify risk and protective factors contributing to cannabis use initiation and continuation among adolescents and young adults in the US. A search (January 2019 to September 2024) was conducted across CINAHL, Medline (OVID), and PubMed databases using PRISMA guidelines and relevant MeSH terms. Studies were included if they were peer-reviewed, quantitative,...

Abstract This systematic review examines the efficacy of medical cannabis in pain management within orthopaedic domains, including arthritis pain, postsurgical pain, back pain, and post-trauma pain. Given the challenges and risks associated with traditional pain medications, particularly opioids, this review aims to assess the efficacy and safety of medical cannabis for orthopaedic pain management. A literature search was conducted on databases such as PubMed and Cochrane to find primary research papers on the efficacy and safety of cannabis. A comprehensive analysis was conducted on available literature, focusing on studies that evaluated the efficacy and safety profile of medical cannabis in various orthopaedic pain conditions....

Abstract Background For individuals who wish to reduce their cannabis use without formal help, there are a variety of self-help tools available. Although some are proven to be effective in reducing cannabis use, effect sizes are typically small. More insight into predictors of successful reduction of use among individuals who frequently use cannabis and desire to reduce/quit could help identify factors that contribute to successful cannabis use moderation. Methods We analyzed data taken from a randomized controlled trial comparing the effectiveness of the digital cannabis intervention ICan to four online modules of educational information on cannabis. For the current study, we included 253 participants. Success was defined as...

Abstract BACKGROUND: Observational evidence investigating associations between cannabis use and hypertension is inconsistent. METHODS: The association between cumulative lifetime cannabis use (cannabis-years) and incident hypertension was examined over 35 years in a sample of CARDIA study (Coronary Artery Risk Development in Young Adults) participants free of cardiovascular disease at baseline. Marginal structural models with inverse probability weighting were used to adjust for potential time-dependent confounding and censoring. Hazard ratios and 95% CIs were estimated using Cox proportional hazards regression. Sensitivity analyses included modeling cannabis-years using restricted cubic splines, stratifying the primary analyses by sex, race, alcohol and cigarette smoking, and evaluating an additional exposure...