Best of cannabinoid science this week...
In a survey of caregivers for patients with Fragile X Syndrome (a genetic developmental disorder that causes intellectual disability), they reported that CBD improved symptoms with less side effects than traditional medications Parent and Caregiver Perspectives towards Cannabidiol as a Treatment for Fragile X Syndrome https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36140762
A series of 6 case studies where cannabis helps with emotionally unstable personality disorder Cannabis-Based Medicinal Products in the Management of Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD): A Narrative Review and Case Series https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36358392
In a survey of patients undergoing treatment for cancer, the majority found that cannabis helped with their symptoms, sometimes more than the prescription medications
Perception and Utilization of Cannabinoids in Patients Undergoing Radiation Treatment: Our Patients are Curious
A review of using CBD for diseases other than anxiety (58 clinical studies) The Effectiveness and Safety of Cannabidiol in Non-seizure-related Indications: A Systematic Review of Published Randomized Clinical Trials https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36271316
A review of THC, CBD & anxiety THC, CBD, and Anxiety: a Review of Recent Findings on the Anxiolytic and Anxiogenic Effects of Cannabis’ Primary Cannabinoids https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40429-022-00450-7
A review of how the ECS works in your central nervous system Endocannabinoid signaling in the central nervous system https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36308424
In an animal model, topical 1% CBD cream helped with pain & inflammation Study the Effect of Cannabidiol Topical on Antinociceptive and Anti-inflammatory Activities in Animal Model https://assets.researchsquare.com/files/rs-2151741/v1/a9019039-d111-486d-ae08-a026cb2465f9.pdf
CBD works on the α7 nicotinic receptors (a key set of receptors for rapid neural signaling such as for muscles) Cannabidiol as a modulator of α7 nicotinic receptors https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36282426
A study of giving increasing doses of CBD to cats was safe Pharmacokinetics of escalating single-dose administration of cannabidiol to cats https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36300854
CBD good for tilapia fish
Cannabidiol improves Nile tilapia cichlid fish welfare
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36271101
On how CBD helps older horses The Effects of Cannabidiol on Senior Equine Health https://uknowledge.uky.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1062&context=gluck_etds