Cannabis as adjuvant therapy in cancer patients
Discover the benefits of medical cannabis in the oncology context to offer a better quality of life to your patients. Chronic pain, fatigue, insomnia and lack of appetite are some of the symptoms often associated with several types of cancer. Anxiety, depression, nausea and vomiting from radiotherapy and chemotherapy protocols are also common in […]
Cannabis and Covid-19: what do we know?
By the end of April 2021, a month after the Covid-19 pandemic completed a year in Brazil, the country had already recorded more than 400,000 deaths from the disease and about 14 million people infected, exceeding the sad average of 2 thousand daily deaths. Among the many scientific studies underway, in an attempt to restrain […]
Endocannabinoid System in the climacteric: how cannabinoid derivatives can alleviate symptoms
Migraine, mood swings, sleep issues, hot flashes, joint pain and decreased libido are typical symptoms of menopause. A period often troubled for women, especially because there are few therapeutic resources capable of supplying this wide range of symptoms. Although hormone replacement is helpful in this context, it is scientifically proven that this type of treatment […]
Cannabis and chemotherapy drugs: how the plant helps reduce side effects
The patient who starts chemotherapy is faced with two scenarios: on the one hand, there is the hope of starting treatment after discovering the disease; on the other hand, chemotherapy itself can bring several side effects, which not infrequently cause more symptoms than the cancer itself, increasing suffering. Among the main undesirable effects of chemotherapy […]
Medicinal cannabis for women: an alternative for gynecological disorders
The analgesic, anti-inflammatory and relaxing properties of medicinal cannabis explain why cannabinoid derivatives have been established as an effective alternative to treat gynecological disorders, ranging from menstrual pain to broader conditions, such as climacteric discomforts and complications from endometriosis. Although many studies involving medicinal cannabis for women are still ongoing, there are already promising results […]
Learn about Cannabis Plant Flavonoids and their Potential Therapeutic Effects
Although phytocannabinoids CBD (cannabidiol) and THC (tetrahydrocannabinol) are the most studied and explored components of Medical Cannabisflavonoids have been drawing the attention of scientists for their own therapeutic effects. Of more than 500 chemical compounds present in the plant, at least 20 flavonoids have already been analyzed, with promising results for this therapy. Among the […]
WeCann and CannaKeys announce partnership to foster education in Endocannabinoid Medicine
The WeCann, study center that connects national and international experts in a global community of studies on Endocannabinoid Medicine, made a partnership with CannaKeys, american company which develops platforms and services that support education in medicinal cannabis. Based on this approach, the WeCann certification students will be the first in Latin America to have access […]
Understand the entourage effect and why the complete plant is better than its isolated parts
According to Aristotle, “the totality is more than the sum of its parts.”The Greek philosopher’s statement may well apply to the medicinal properties of plants, especially Cannabis, with regard to the concept of the entourage effect. And in fact, studies show that complete plant extracts prove to be more effective in health treatments than the […]
Potential of medicinal Cannabis for the treatment of Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is the most common neurodegenerative disease in the world and the main cause of functional dependence, institutionalization and death among the elderly population in Brazil. With the increase in life expectancy, it is estimated that every 33 seconds there is a new case of the disease. According to the World Health […]
Cannabis and pediatric oncology: the plant as adjuvant therapy
Most studies on the medical use of cannabinoid derivatives in a cancer context were carried out in adult patients. However, as it is often observed in clinical practice, there are benefits of the plant also in pediatric cancer patients. Therefore, we have broken down for you the main impressions of this systematic review on […]