Best of cannabinoid science this week...
In elderly people with vascular dementia (cognitive problems from impaired blood flow to the brain), one month of 300 milligrams of CBD per day reduced psychological & behavioral symptoms with only mild, transient adverse events
Effects of cannabidiol on behavioral and psychological symptoms of vascular dementia: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
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In young adults with cancer, a survey of their characteristics & why they used it (managing sleep disturbances (69%), pain (62%) or mood disorders (42%))
Medical cannabis use in young adults with cancer: a self-reported survey study
In survivors of gynecological cancer, a combination of cannabis suppositories & a mindful compassion group intervention reduced sexual pain & improved sexual function, including arousal, lubrication & orgasms
A Preliminary Investigation into the Use of Cannabis Suppositories and Online Mindful Compassion for Improving Sexual Function Among Women Following Gynaecological Cancer Treatment
In rare epilepsy with myoclonic-atonic seizures, two pediatric case reports of using CBD for rapid seizure freedom
Rapid seizure resolution with cannabidiol in medically refractory epilepsy with myoclonic-atonic seizures
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In a case report of a child with Klippel-Trenaunay syndrome (a painful genetic condition with the overgrowth of skin, veins, tissues & bones), THC helped with the intractable pain & improved quality of life
Compassionate use of medicinal Cannabis for pain treatment in children with Klippel-Trenaunay Syndrome. Case report
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In a case report of Angelman syndrome (a rare genetic disease of the nervous system with severe physical & learning disabilities as well as seizures), CBD stopped the seizures
Successful use of cannabidiol in nonconvulsive status epilepticus in Angelman syndrome
In a human study of oral Streptococcus mutans (the bacteria linked to tooth decay), 15 days of a lozenge infused with 300 mg of CBD significantly reduced bacterial levels
Antimicrobial Effects of Cannabidiol (CBD)-infused Lozenges against Streptococcus mutans in Oral Health
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In people intensely exercising, low doses of CBD inhibited exercise-induced liver activity with no evidence for liver toxicity
Short-term repeated oral intake of low dose cannabidiol: effects on liver enzyme activity and creatinine concentration during intense exercise
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For Alzheimer's, a review of using CBD
EFFICACY OF CANNABIDIOL (CBD) IN THE TREATMENT OF ALZHEIMER’S DISEASE: A CRITICAL REVIEW OF EVIDENCE AND CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS
On stem cells, a review of 38 studies found CBD to protect them
Cannabidiol effects in stem cells: A systematic review
In a rat model of periodontitis (gum disease), CBD combined well with taurine to decrease inflammation & bone loss
Combination of Cannabidiol with Taurine Synergistically Treated Periodontitis in Rats
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