CROHN'S/IBS/ULCERATIVE COLITIS

Cannabis-based drugs could offer new hope for inflammatory bowel disease patients
Cannabis-based drugs could offer new hope for inflammatory bowel disease patients

Cannabis may soothe inflamed bowels
Cannabis may soothe inflamed bowels - Current medical events - Hemp and Medicine - Welcome to www.hemp-info.ch! The specialist for hemp (Cannabis) in Switzerland

In the Human Colon: Cannabinoids Promote Epithelial Wound Healing
Elsevier

Crohn's Patients Report Symptomatic Relief From Cannabis
Crohn's Patients Report Symptomatic Relief From Cannabis: The Hempire - [cannabis, hemp]

Cannabis Helps Ulcers And Crohn's Disease
Cannabis Helps Ulcers And Crohn's Disease: The Hempire - [cannabis, hemp]

Bowel Study Backs Cannabis Drugs
Bowel Study Backs Cannabis Drugs: The Hempire - [cannabis, hemp]

Endocannabinoids and the gastrointestinal tract: what are the key questions?
British Journal of Pharmacology

MARIJUANA AND IRRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME (IBS) (anecdotal)
MARIHUANA AND IRITABLE BOWEL SYNDROME by Christine

Marijuana and Crohn??s Disease (anecdotal)
Crohn’s Disease by Marilyn Loskot

Mayo Study: Marijuana's THC Reduces Stomach Cramping
BBSNews - Mayo Study: Marijuana's THC Reduces Stomach Cramping

Anti-inflammatory compound from cannabis found in herbs
Anti-inflammatory compound from cannabis found in herbs

Cannabidiol, extracted from Cannabis sativa, selectively inhibits inflammatory hypermotility in mice.
Cannabidiol, extracted from Cannabis sativa, selectively inhibits inflammatory hypermotility in mice.

Cannabinoids and gastrointestinal motility: animal and human studies.
Unbound MEDLINE | Cannabinoids and gastrointestinal motility: animal and human studies. Journal article

Cannabinoids and intestinal motility: welcome to CB2 receptors
Cannabinoids and intestinal motility: welcome to CB2 receptors

The endogenous cannabinoid system protects against colonic inflammation
The endogenous cannabinoid system protects against colonic inflammation

Central and peripheral cannabinoid modulation of gastrointestinal transit in physiological states or during the diarrhoea induced by croton oil
Central and peripheral cannabinoid modulation of gastrointestinal transit in physiological states or during the diarrhoea induced by croton oil

Modulation of peristalsis by cannabinoid CB1 ligands in the isolated guinea-pig ileum
Modulation of peristalsis by cannabinoid CB1 ligands in the isolated guinea-pig ileum

Intestinal obstruction by an unusual foreign body
Intestinal obstruction by an unusual foreign body




CRUETZFELDT-JACOB DISEASE- see MAD COW DISEASE



DEPRESSION

Cannabinoids promote hippocampus neurogenesis and produce anxiolytic- and antidepressant
Journal of Clinical Investigation -- Cannabinoids promote embryonic and adult hippocampus neurogenesis and produce anxiolytic- and antidepressant-like effects

Antidepressant-like activity by blockade of anandamide hydrolysis
Antidepressant-like activity and modulation of brain monoaminergic transmission by blockade of anandamide hydrolysis

Decreased depression in marijuana users. (may need free registration)
http://www.medscape.com/medline/abstract/15964704

Dronabinol and marijuana in HIV-positive marijuana smokers: caloric intake, mood, and sleep.
Clinical Studies and Case Reports

Nabilone improves pain and symptom management in cancer patients
Clinical Studies and Case Reports

The perceived effects of smoked cannabis on patients with multiple sclerosis.
Clinical Studies and Case Reports

Cannabis and Depression
AAMC: Cannabis and Depression

Association between cannabis use and depression may not be causal, study says
IACM-Bulletin

Marijuana use and depression among adults: Testing for causal associations.
Marijuana use and depression among adults: Testing...[Addiction. 2006] - PubMed Result

Do patients use marijuana as an antidepressant?
Do patients use marijuana as an antidepressant? [Depression. 1996] - PubMed Result

Cannabis' Acts as Antidepressant
'Cannabis' Acts as Antidepressant: The Hempire - [cannabis, uk]

Cannabis And Depression Research
Cannabis And Depression Research: The Hempire - [cannabis, uk]

Cannabinoids elicit antidepressant-like behavior and activate serotonergic neurons
Cannabinoids elicit antidepressant-like behavior and activate serotonergic neurons through the medial prefrontal cortex.

Marijuana chemical may treat depression
Study: Marijuana chemical may treat depression

Therapeutic Aspects of Cannabis and Cannabinoids
ROBSON: Br J Psychiatry, Volume 178().February 2001.107-115

Treating depression with cannabinoids
Internationale Arbeitsgemeinschaft Cannabis als Medizin

Animal research highlights a therapeutic potential of cannabinoids for the treatment of depression
http://www.cannabis-med.org/english/..._2008_02_1.pdf




DERMATITIS

Efficacy of dietary hempseed oil in patients with atopic dermatitis. (may need free registration)
http://www.medscape.com/medline/abst...yText=hempseed

Role seen for cannabis in helping to alleviate allergic skin disease
Role seen for cannabis in helping to alleviate allergic skin disease

Marijuana Might Help Cure Allergic Contact Dermatitis (a.k.a. Poison Ivy)
Skin Cancer - Marijuana Might Help Cure Allergic Contact Dermatitis (a.k.a. Poison Ivy)

Substances Similar To The Body's Own 'Cannabis (Marijuana) Are Necessary For Healthy Skin And May Lead To New Skin Disease Treatments
Substances Similar To The Body's Own 'Cannabis (Marijuana) Are Necessary For Healthy Skin And May Lead To New Skin Disease Treatments




DIABETES

Non-Psychoactive Cannabinoid Reduces Incidence Of Diabetes, Study Says
Non-Psychoactive Cannabinoid Reduces Incidence Of Diabetes, Study Says - NORML

Marijuana Compound May Help Stop Diabetic Retinopathy
Marijuana Compound May Help Stop Diabetic Retinopathy

Anticoagulant Effects of a Cannabis Extract in an Obese Rat Model
Anticoagulant effects of a Cannabis extract in an obese rat model.

Neuroprotective and Blood-Retinal Barrier-Preserving Effects of Cannabidiol
Neuroprotective and Blood-Retinal Barrier-Preserving Effects of Cannabidiol in Experimental Diabetes -- El-Remessy et al. 168 (1): 235 -- American Journal of Pathology

The Cannabinergic System as a Target for Anti-inflammatory Therapies
IngentaConnect The Cannabinergic System as a Target for Anti-inflammatory Therap...

Effect of tetrahydrocurcumin on blood glucose, plasma insulin and hepatic key enzymes
Unbound MEDLINE | Effect of tetrahydrocurcumin on blood glucose, plasma insulin and hepatic key enzymes in streptozotocin induced diabetic rats. Journal article

Cannabidiol reduces the development of diabetes in an animal study
IACM-Bulletin

Getting Eye On Cannabinoids
Getting Eye On Cannabinoids: The Hempire - [cannabis, legalise]

Marijuana compound could prevent eye damage in diabetics
Marijuana compound could prevent eye damage in diabetics: The Hempire - [cannabis, britain]

The synthetic cannabinoid HU-210 attenuates neural damage in diabetic mice
Diabetes | Evolutionism | Dr. Bob Melamede

Cannabidiol arrests onset of autoimmune diabetes in NOD mice
CSA: Cannabis Research - Diabetes

Cannabidiol attenuates high glucose-induced endothelial cell inflammatory response and barrier disruption
Cannabidiol attenuates high glucose-induced endothelial cell inflammatory response and barrier disruption

Biological effects of THC and a lipophilic cannabis extract on normal and insulin resistant 3T3-L1 adipocytes
Unbound MEDLINE | Biological effects of THC and a lipophilic cannabis extract on normal and insulin resistant 3T3-L1 adipocytes. Journal article

Beneficial effects of a Cannabis sativa extract on diabetes induced neuropathy and oxidative stress.
Unbound MEDLINE | Beneficial effects of a Cannabis sativa extract treatment on diabetes-induced neuropathy and oxidative stress. Journal article

Beneficial effects of a Cannabis sativa extract treatment on diabetes-induced neuropathy and oxidative stress.
Unbound MEDLINE | Beneficial effects of a Cannabis sativa extract treatment on diabetes-induced neuropathy and oxidative stress. Journal article






DRIVING AND CANNABIS

Abstracts of several studies
Cannabis Research - driving and testing

Cannabis and driving
Cannabis and driving

CANNABIS AND ROAD SAFETY
CANNABIS AND ROAD SAFETY: AN OUTLINE OF THE RESEARCH STUDIES TO EXAMINE THE EFFECTS OF CANNABIS ON DRIVING SKILLS AND ON ACTUAL DRIVING PERFORMANCE

Marijuana And Actual Driving Performance
Marijuana And Actual Driving Performance

Cannabis and Driving: A Scientific and Rational Review
Cannabis and Driving: A Scientific and Rational Review - NORML

Fitness to drive in spite (because) of THC
Unbound MEDLINE | [Fitness to drive in spite (because) of THC] Journal article

Drivers With THC in their Blood Have Only a Small Increased Risk to Cause an Accident
BBSNews - Science: Drivers With THC in their Blood Have Only a Small Increased Risk to Cause an Accident

The effect of cannabis compared with alcohol on driving.
Unbound MEDLINE | The effect of cannabis compared with alcohol on driving. Journal article





DRONABINOL also see MARINOL

GENERIC NAME: DRONABINOL - ORAL (dro-NAB-in-all)
BRAND NAME(S): Marinol
DRONABINOL - ORAL (Marinol) side effects, medical uses, and drug interactions.

Dronabinol in the treatment of refractory agitation in Alzheimer??s disease
Clinical Studies and Case Reports

Effects of dronabinol on anorexia and disturbed behavior in patients with Alzheimer's disease.
Clinical Studies and Case Reports

Dronabinol an effective appetite stimulant?
Clinical Studies and Case Reports

Safety and efficacy of dronabinol in the treatment of agitation in patients with Alzheimer??s disease
Clinical Studies and Case Reports

Effect of dronabinol on nutritional status in HIV infection.
Clinical Studies and Case Reports

Dronabinol stimulates appetite and causes weight gain in HIV patients.
Clinical Studies and Case Reports

Dronabinol effects on weight in patients with HIV infection.
Clinical Studies and Case Reports

Recent clinical experience with dronabinol.
Clinical Studies and Case Reports

Dronabinol enhancement of appetite in cancer patients.
Clinical Studies and Case Reports

Dronabinol for supportive therapy in patients with malignant melanoma and liver metastases.
Clinical Studies and Case Reports

Dronabinol and prochlorperazine in combination
Clinical Studies and Case Reports

Efficacy of dronabinol alone and in combination
Clinical Studies and Case Reports

Dronabinol and marijuana in HIV-positive marijuana smokers: caloric intake, mood, and sleep.
Clinical Studies and Case Reports

Dronabinol and retinal hemodynamics in humans.
Clinical Studies and Case Reports

Dronabinol reduces signs and symptoms of idiopathic intracranial hypertension
Clinical Studies and Case Reports

Nausea relieved by tetrahydrocannabinol (dronabinol).
Clinical Studies and Case Reports

Dronabinol in patients with intractable pruritus secondary to cholestatic liver disease.
Clinical Studies and Case Reports

Treatment of spasticity in spinal cord injury with dronabinol
Clinical Studies and Case Reports

Cannabinoid Activator Mellows Out Colon
Medical News: ACG: Cannabinoid Activator Mellows Out Colon - in Meeting Coverage, ACG from MedPage Today

Dronabinol and marijuana in HIV-positive marijuana smokers. Caloric intake, mood, and sleep.
Dronabinol and marijuana in HIV-positive marijuana smokers. Caloric intake, mood, and sleep.

Mayo Study: Marijuana's THC Reduces Stomach Cramping
BBSNews - Mayo Study: Marijuana's THC Reduces Stomach Cramping

Improvement in Refractory Obsessive Compulsive Disorder With Dronabinol
Improvement in Refractory Obsessive Compulsive Disorder With Dronabinol -- SCHINDLER et al. 165 (4): 536 -- Am J Psychiatry

Effects of {Delta}9-tetrahydrocannabinol on reward and anxiety in rats exposed to chronic unpredictable stress. Unbound MEDLINE | Effects of {Delta}9-tetrahydrocannabinol on reward and anxiety in rats exposed to chronic unpredictable stress. Journal article

Synthetic delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (dronabinol) can improve the symptoms of schizophrenia.
Unbound MEDLINE | Synthetic delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (dronabinol) can improve the symptoms of schizophrenia. Journal article





DRUG INTERACTIONS- see INTERACTIONS WITH OTHER DRUGS





DRUG TESTING

Hemp oil causes positive urine tests for THC
http://www.druglibrary.org/crl/drugt...JAnToxicol.pdf

Deposition of cannabinoids in hair after long-term use of cannabis
Deposition of cannabinoids in hair after long-term use of cannabis.

Cannabinoid concentrations in hair from documented cannabis users.
Cannabinoid concentrations in hair from documented cannabis users.

Detection time of regular THC use in urine shorter than often assumed
IACM-Bulletin

Differentiation between drug use and environmental contamination when testing for drugs in hair
ScienceDirect - Forensic Science International : Differentiation between drug use and environmental contamination when testing for drugs in hair

The effects of adulterants and selected ingested compounds on drugs-of-abuse testing in urine.
The effects of adulterants and selected ingested compounds on drugs-of-abuse testing in urine.

Roadside oral fluid testing: Comparison of the results of Drugwipe tests with laboratory
Roadside oral fluid testing: comparison of the results of drugwipe 5 and drugwipe benzodiazepines on-site tests with laboratory confirmation results of oral fluid and whole blood.

Toxicity From the Use of Niacin to Beat Urine Drug Screening
ScienceDirect - Annals of Emergency Medicine : Toxicity From the Use of Niacin to Beat Urine Drug Screening

Evaluation of the IDS One-Step? ELISA kits for the detection of illicit drugs in hair
ScienceDirect - Forensic Science International : Evaluation of the IDS One-Step™ ELISA kits for the detection of illicit drugs in hair

Deposition of cannabinoids in hair after long-term use of cannabis
ScienceDirect - Forensic Science International : Deposition of cannabinoids in hair after long-term use of cannabis

Excretion of Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol in sweat
ScienceDirect - Forensic Science International : Excretion of Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol in sweat

Portable Oral-Fluid Tests Still Unreliable For Pot, Study Says
Portable Oral-Fluid Tests Still Unreliable for Pot, Study Says - NORML

Drug-Test Cheats Try New Tricks on Labs
Drug-Test Cheats Try New Tricks on Labs

Comparison of meconium and neonatal hair analysis for detection of gestational exposure to drugs of abuse
Comparison of meconium and neonatal hair analysis for detection of gestational exposure to drugs of abuse

Identifying New Cannabis Use with Urine Creatinine-Normalized THCCOOH Concentrations and Time Intervals Between Specimen Collections.
Unbound MEDLINE | Identifying New Cannabis Use with Urine Creatinine-Normalized THCCOOH Concentrations and Time Intervals Between Specimen Collections. Journal article

Delta9-tetrahydrocannabivarin as a marker for the ingestion of marijuana versus Marinol: results of a clinical study
Unbound MEDLINE | Delta9-tetrahydrocannabivarin as a marker for the ingestion of marijuana versus Marinol: results of a clinical study. Journal article

Potassium nitrite reaction with 11-nor-delta 9-tetrahydrocannabinol-9-carboxylic acid in urine in relation to the drug screening analysis
Potassium nitrite reaction with 11-nor-delta 9-tet...[J Forensic Sci. 1999] - PubMed Result

Are cannabinoids detected in hair after washing with Cannabio shampoo?
Are cannabinoids detected in hair after washing wi...[J Anal Toxicol. 1999] - PubMed Result

Weather-induced changes in cannabinoid content of hair
[Weather-induced changes in cannabinoid content of...[Arch Kriminol. 2003 Jan-Feb] - PubMed Result

Urinary elimination of 11-nor-9-carboxy-delta9-tetrahydrocannnabinol in cannabis users during continuously monitored abstinence.
Unbound MEDLINE | Urinary elimination of 11-nor-9-carboxy-delta9-tetrahydrocannnabinol in cannabis users during continuously monitored abstinence. Journal article





DYSTONIA

Cannabis sativa and dystonia secondary to Wilson's disease. (may need free registration)
http://www.medscape.com/medline/abstract/15390041

Experiences with THC-treatment in children and adolescents
Clinical Studies and Case Reports

Evaluation of cannabidiol in dystonic movement disorders
Clinical Studies and Case Reports

Cannabidiol in dystonic movement disorders.
Clinical Studies and Case Reports

Beneficial and adverse effects of cannabidiol in a Parkinson patient
Clinical Studies and Case Reports

Treatment of Meige's syndrome with cannabidiol.
Clinical Studies and Case Reports




ENDOCANNABINOIDS

Clinical Endocannabinoid Deficiency
http://www.freedomtoexhale.com/clinical.pdf

The endocannabinoid system is dysregulated in multiple sclerosis
The endocannabinoid system is dysregulated in multiple sclerosis and in experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis -- Centonze et al., 10.1093/brain/awm160 -- Brain

Cannabinoids inhibit neurodegeneration in models of multiple sclerosis
Cannabinoids inhibit neurodegeneration in models of multiple sclerosis -- Pryce et al. 126 (10): 2191 -- Brain

Migraine may be related to under production of cannabinoids
http://www.illinoisnorml.org/index2....o_pdf=1&id=755

Endocannabinoids: Multi-scaled, Global Homeostatic Regulators of Cells and Society
ICCS06/70 - NECSIWiki

Endocannabinoid chemical biology: a tool for the development of novel therapies.
Unbound MEDLINE | Endocannabinoid chemical biology: a tool for the development of novel therapies. Journal article

Harm reduction-the cannabis paradox
Harm Reduction Journal | Full text | Harm reduction-the cannabis paradox

Endocannabinoids in the retina: From marijuana to neuroprotection.
Unbound MEDLINE | Endocannabinoids in the retina: From marijuana to neuroprotection. Journal article

Parasitic brain infection, endocannabinoids, and schizophrenia.
Unbound MEDLINE | Parasitic brain infection, endocannabinoids, and schizophrenia. Journal article

The role of endocannabinoid system in physiological and pathological processes in the eye
Unbound MEDLINE | [The role of endocannabinoid system in physiological and pathological processes in the eye] Journal article






EPILEPSY

Epilepsy patients are smoking pot
ASA : Medical marijuana

Experiences with THC-treatment in children and adolescents
Clinical Studies and Case Reports

Chronic administration of cannabidiol to healthy volunteers and epileptic patients.
Clinical Studies and Case Reports

Anticonvulsant nature of marihuana smoking.
Clinical Studies and Case Reports

Cannabis may help epileptics
Cannabis may help epileptics

Hypnotic and Antiepileptic Effects of Cannabidiol
medical marijuana, medical marijuana canada, compassion club, medical cannabis, medical marijuana vancouver - Hypnotic and Antiepileptic Effects of Cannabidiol

Marijuana: an effective antiepileptic treatment in partial epilepsy?
Clinical Studies and Case Reports

Marijuana and Epilepsy (anecdotal)
Marihuana and Epilepsy by Tim and Pattie Shellman

Therapeutic Aspects of Cannabis and Cannabinoids
ROBSON: Br J Psychiatry, Volume 178().February 2001.107-115

Treatment with CBD in oily solution of drug-resistant paediatric epilepsies.
Clinical Studies and Case Reports

Marijuana Use More Prevalent With Epilepsy
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/465891

Endocannabinoids and Their Implications for Epilepsy
Endocannabinoids and Their Implications for Epilepsy




FAMILIAL MEDITERRANEAN FEVER

Pain relief with oral cannabinoids in familial Mediterranean fever.
Clinical Studies and Case Reports




FERTILITY

Synthetic Cannabinoid May Aid Fertility In Smokers
Synthetic Cannabinoid May Aid Fertility In Smokers




FEVER

A Novel Role of Cannabinoids
A Novel Role of Cannabinoids: Implication in the Fever Induced by Bacterial Lipopolysaccharide -- Benamar et al. 320 (3): 1127 -- Journal of Pharmacology And Experimental Therapeutics

A Cooling Effect From Cannabis?
CCRMG

Marijuana Might Really Make You Cool
Marijuana Might Really Make You Cool: The Hempire - [cannabis, hemp]





FIBROMYALGIA

Delta-9-THC based monotherapy in fibromyalgia patients
Delta-9-THC based monotherapy in Fibromyalgia patients on experimentally induced pain, axon reflex flare, and pain relief.

Clinical Endocannabinoid Deficiency
http://www.freedomtoexhale.com/clinical.pdf

Cannabis Sativa (Marijuana) for Fibromyalgia
Cannabis Sativa (Marijuana) for Fibromyalgia

THC Reduces Pain in Fibromyalgia Patients
Illinois NORML - THC Reduces Pain in Fibromyalgia Patients

Fibromyalgia: Effective Treatment with Medical Marijuana
Fibromyalgia: Effective Treatment with Medical Marijuana - Salem-News.Com

Cannabis Science: Nabilone reduced chronic pain caused by fibromyalgia
BBSNews - Marijuana Derivative Said Effective for Fibromyalgia

Fibromyalgia and Medical Marijuana
Can Medical Marijuana Help Relieve Symptoms of Fibromyalgia?

Nabilone for the treatment of pain in fibromyalgia.
Nabilone for the treatment of pain in fibromyalgia. [J Pain. 2008] - PubMed Result

Marijuana Ingredient May Cut Fibromyalgia Pain
Marijuana Ingredient May Cut Fibromyalgia Pain




GASTRIC BYPASS

THC effective in intractable nausea in a patient undergoing gastric bypass surgery
BBSNews - Oral THC Eased Gastric Bypass Nausea




GATEWAY THEORY

The Myth of Marijuana's Gateway Effect
The Myth of Marijuana's Gateway Effect

Endogenous cannabinoids are not involved in cocaine reinforcement
ScienceDirect - European Neuropsychopharmacology : Endogenous cannabinoids are not involved in cocaine reinforcement and development of cocaine-induced behavioural sensitization

No 'Smoking' Gun: Research Indicates Teen Marijuana Use Does Not Predict Drug, Alcohol Abuse
No 'Smoking' Gun: Research Indicates Teen Marijuana Use Does Not Predict Drug, Alcohol Abuse

CLAIM #13:MARIJUANA IS A "GATEWAY" TO THE USE OF OTHER DRUGS
Erowid Cannabis Vault : Exposing Marijuana Myths

Gateway To Nowhere? The Evidence That Pot Doesn't Lead To Heroin
Gateway To Nowhere? The Evidence That Pot Doesn't Lead To Heroin: The Hempire - [cannabis, uk]

Cannabis use when it's legal
ScienceDirect - Addictive Behaviors : Cannabis use when it's legal

Cannabis Use- A Gateway to other Drugs? The Case of Amsterdam
http://www.ukcia.org/research/Cannab...ppingStone.pdf

Twin study fails to prove 'gateway' hypothesis
Twin study fails to prove 'gateway' hypothesis

The Surprising Effect Of Marijuana On Morphine Dependence
The Surprising Effect Of Marijuana On Morphine Dependence - Health News - redOrbit

Active Ingredient In Cannabis Eliminates Morphine Dependence In Rats
Active Ingredient In Cannabis Eliminates Morphine Dependence In Rats

Adolescent Exposure to Chronic Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol Blocks Opiate Dependence in Maternally Deprived Rats
Neuropsychopharmacology - Abstract of article: Adolescent Exposure to Chronic Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol Blocks Opiate Dependence in Maternally Deprived Rats





GLAUCOMA/ VISION

Marijuana Smoking vs Cannabinoids for Glaucoma Therapy
Arch Ophthalmol -- Abstract: Marijuana Smoking vs Cannabinoids for Glaucoma Therapy, November 1998, Green 116 (11): 1433

Dronabinol and retinal hemodynamics in humans.
Clinical Studies and Case Reports

Effect of Sublingual Application of Cannabinoids on Intraocular Pressure
Clinical Studies and Case Reports

Delta 9-tetrahydrocannabinol in cancer chemotherapy. Ophthalmologic implications.
Clinical Studies and Case Reports

Effect of marihuana on intraocular and blood pressure in glaucoma.
Clinical Studies and Case Reports

Effect of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol on intraocular pressure in humans.
Clinical Studies and Case Reports

Marihuana smoking and intraocular pressure.
Clinical Studies and Case Reports

Neuroprotective and Intraocular Pressure-Lowering Effects of (-)Delta-Tetrahydrocannabinol
Unbound MEDLINE | Neuroprotective and Intraocular Pressure-Lowering Effects of (-)Delta-Tetrahydrocannabinol in a Rat Model of Glaucoma. Journal article

Neuroprotective effect of (-)Delta9-tetrahydrocannabinol and cannabidiol
Unbound MEDLINE | Neuroprotective effect of (-)Delta9-tetrahydrocannabinol and cannabidiol in N-methyl-D-aspartate-induced retinal neurotoxicity: involvement of peroxynitrite. Journal article

Effects of tetrahydrocannabinol on arterial and intraocular hypertension.
(may need free registration)
http://www.medscape.com/medline/abstract/468444

Cannabis improves night vision:
ScienceDirect - Journal of Ethnopharmacology : Cannabis improves night vision: a case study of dark adaptometry and scotopic sensitivity in kif smokers of the Rif mountains of northern Morocco

Therapeutic Aspects of Cannabis and Cannabinoids
ROBSON: Br J Psychiatry, Volume 178().February 2001.107-115

US Patent 4189491 - Tetrahydrocannabinol in a method of treating glaucoma
Tetrahydrocannabinol in a method of treating glaucoma - US Patent 4189491 Abstract

Reduction of Congenital Nystagmus in a Patient after Smoking Cannabis.
Unbound MEDLINE | Reduction of Congenital Nystagmus in a Patient after Smoking Cannabis. Journal article

Cannabinoids and glaucoma
Cannabinoids and glaucoma

CONJUGATE DEVIATION OF THE EYES AFTER Cannabis indica INTOXICATION*
CONJUGATE DEVIATION OF THE EYES AFTER Cannabis indica INTOXICATION

Endocannabinoids in the retina: From marijuana to neuroprotection.
Unbound MEDLINE | Endocannabinoids in the retina: From marijuana to neuroprotection. Journal article

The role of endocannabinoid system in physiological and pathological processes in the eye
Unbound MEDLINE | [The role of endocannabinoid system in physiological and pathological processes in the eye] Journal article





GYNOCOLOGY AND OBSTETRICS

Cannabis Treatments in Obstetrics and Gynecology: A Historical Review
http://www.freedomtoexhale.com/russo-ob.pdf



HEART DISEASE/ CARDIOVASCULAR

Marijuana Chemical Fights Hardened Arteries
Marijuana Chemical Fights Hardened Arteries

The endogenous cardiac cannabinoid system: a new protective mechanism
The endogenous cardiac cannabinoid system: a new p...[Arch Mal Coeur Vaiss. 2006] - PubMed Result

Cardiovascular pharmacology of cannabinoids.
http://www.biowizard.com/story.php?pmid=16596789

Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol protects cardiac cells from hypoxia
IngentaConnect Delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol protects cardiac cells from hypoxia ...

Does Cannabis Hold the Key to Treating Cardiometabolic Disease? (may need free registration)
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/525040_print

Cannabinoid Offers Cardioprotection
Cannabinoid Offers Cardioprotection, Study Says - NORML

Heavy Cannabis Use Not Independently Associated With Cardiovascular Risks
Heavy Cannabis Use Not Independently Associated With Cardiovascular Risks - NORML

Marijuana use, diet, body mass index, and cardiovascular risk factors (may need free registration)
http://www.medscape.com/medline/abstract/16893701

Cannabinoids and cardiovascular disease
Unbound MEDLINE | Cannabinoids and cardiovascular disease: the outlook for clinical treatments. Journal article

Cannabinoids as therapeutic agents in cardiovascular disease
Unbound MEDLINE | Cannabinoids as therapeutic agents in cardiovascular disease: a tale of passions and illusions. Journal article

The in vitro and in vivo cardiovascular effects of {Delta}9-tetrahydrocannabinol
Unbound MEDLINE | The in vitro and in vivo cardiovascular effects of {Delta}9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in rats made hypertensive by chronic inhibition of nitric oxide synthase. Journal article

Cannabinoids prevented the development of heart failure in animal study
IACM-Bulletin

Cannabis use not associated with risk factors for diseases of heart and circulation
IACM-Bulletin

THC protects heart cells in the case of lowered oxygen supply
IACM-Bulletin

Medical marijuana: study shows that THC slows atherosclerosis
The Next Hurrah: Medical marijuana: study shows that THC slows atherosclerosis

Cardiovascular Effects of Cannabis
Cardiovascular Effects of Cannabis

Changes in middle cerebral artery velocity after marijuana
Changes in middle cerebral artery velocity after m...[Biol Psychiatry. 1992] - PubMed Result

Cannabidiol protects against myocardial ischemic reperfusion injury.
Cannabidiol, a nonpsychoactive Cannabis constituent, protects against myocardial ischemic reperfusion injury.

Function of cannabinoids in heart failure
Unbound MEDLINE | [Function of cannabinoids in heart failure] Journal article

Cannabinoids as therapeutic agents in cardiovascular disease: a tale of passions and illusions
Cannabinoids as therapeutic agents in cardiovascular disease: a tale of passions and illusions




HEPATITIS

Moderate Cannabis Use Associated with Improved Treatment Response
Moderate Cannabis Use Associated with Improved Treatment Response in Hepatitis C Patients on Methadone

Cannabis use improves retention and virological outcomes in patients treated for hepatitis C
Cannabis use improves retention and virological outcomes in patients treated for hepatitis C

Hepatitis C - The Silent Killer Can Medical Cannabis Help?
AAMC: Hepatitis C - The Silent Killer

Study: Pot Helps Hepatitis Treatment
Study: Pot Helps Hepatitis Treatment: The Hempire - [cannabis, uk]

Attenuation of Experimental Autoimmune Hepatitis by Exogenous and Endogenous Cannabinoids
Attenuation of Experimental Autoimmune Hepatitis by Exogenous and Endogenous Cannabinoids: Involvement of Regulatory T Cells -- Hegde et al. 74 (1): 20 -- Molecular Pharmacology

Evaluation of oral cannabinoid-containing medications for the management of interferon and ribavirin-induced anorexia, nausea and weight loss in patients treated for chronic hepatitis C virus.
Clinical Studies and Case Reports




HERPES

Cannabis May Help Combat Cancer-causing Herpes Viruses
Cannabis May Help Combat Cancer-causing Herpes Viruses

THC inhibits lytic replication of gamma oncogenic herpes viruses in vitro
Delta-9 tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) inhibits lytic replication of gamma oncogenic herpesviruses in vitro

Suppressive effect of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol on herpes simplex virus infectivity in vitro
Suppressive effect of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol...[Proc Soc Exp Biol Med. 1991] - PubMed Result

Inhibition of cell-associated herpes simplex virus
The Effect of {Delta}-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol on Herpes Simplex Virus Replication -- Blevins and Dumic 49 (2): 427 -- Journal of General Virology

The Effect of {Delta}-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol on Herpes Simplex Virus Replication
The Effect of {Delta}-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol on Herpes Simplex Virus Replication -- Blevins and Dumic 49 (2): 427 -- Journal of General Virology





HICCUPS

Marijuana cures hiccups
Marijuana cures hiccups

Marijuana For Intractable Hiccups
The Cannabis Link - Medical / Healing Information