Pain research & management : the journal of the Canadian Pain Society = journal de la société canadienne pour le traitement de la douleur
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Medical cannabis (MC) is becoming increasingly popular for the treatment of chronic pain conditions. In this study, we evaluated the effect of MC treatment on pain level and quality of sleep of patients with different medical conditions at the rheumatology clinic. ⋯ MC had a favorable effect on pain level and quality of sleep among all spectrums of problems at the rheumatology clinic.
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[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1155/2021/6638392.].
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Inflammation and pain are involved in the pathophysiology of various clinical conditions. This investigation aims to probe the analgesic and anti-inflammatory activity of Maltoamide F. ⋯ Maltoamide F possessed anti-inflammatory and analgesic activity in inflammatory models of rats.
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Medical Cannabis for Chronic Noncancer Pain: A Systematic Review of Health Care Recommendations.
Medical cannabis for patients with chronic noncancer pain (CNCP) has been the focus of numerous health care recommendations. We conducted a systematic review to identify and summarize the currently available evidence-based recommendations. ⋯ Clinicians can attend to the guidance currently offered, being aware that only weak recommendations are available for medical cannabis in patients with CNCP, as a third- or fourth-line therapy. Detailed discussions with patients regarding the benefits in reducing pain and potential adverse effects are required before its prescription.