This content is machine translated Journal Club Opioid-sparing effects of medical cannabinoids An exploratory study by Gastmeier et al. showed a positive effect of long-term use of low-dose THC in chronically ill, elderly and very old patients. The therapy strategy “start low,…
View Post 4 min This content is machine translated Amendment of the Swiss Narcotics Law Cannabis medicines now usable without exceptional approval Interest in the medicinal use of cannabinoids has increased greatly in recent years due to their wide range of applications and numerous reports of successful treatments. As of August 1,…
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Medicinal products containing cannabis Miracle cure or marketing hype? Globally, there is a trend toward increased use of preparations containing cannabis. Indications include pain problems or spasticity in the context of neurological diseases. Adverse effects are strongly dose-dependent.
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Medical cannabis With pain the substance begins to act The use of medicinal cannabinoids that are reimbursable through health insurance has come a long way in recent years. This is also reflected in various consensus statements and current guidelines.…
View Post 3 min This content is machine translated Cannabis as a medicine Discrepancy between evidence situation and empirical values In individual cases, significant symptom-relieving efficacy of drugs containing cannabinoids was shown. Individual study results also support positive effects. However, the overall evidence base is not clear at the current…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Perinatal health/teratogenicity. Cannabis in pregnancy Cannabis use has potentially harmful effects perinatally. However, the rate of abortions, congenital malformations, preterm births, or other complications is not increased. Chronic maternal cannabis abuse is associated with a…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated A risky interaction Cannabis and incipient psychosis Cannabis is one of the most common psychotropic substances in the world, along with nicotine and alcohol. What are the effects of regular cannabis use on the likelihood of developing…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Panacea or fashion trend? Cannabis in the symptomatic treatment of multiple sclerosis. For the past year, patients with multiple sclerosis in Switzerland have been able to be prescribed Sativex®, a spray containing delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD), without prior special authorization. THC…
