Phytocanabinoids and synthetic cannabinoids: from recreational consumption to potential therapeutic use – a review [PDF]
Cannabinoids are part of the most popular group of illicit substances in the Western world. The word “cannabinoid” refers to any chemical substance, regardless of structure or origin, that binds to the body’s cannabinoid receptors and that has effects ...
Helena M. Teixeira, Helena M. Teixeira
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Therapeutic options for the treatment of interstitial lung diseases in systemic rheumatic diseases – systemic sclerosis as an example [PDF]
Systemic sclerosis is a multisystem autoimmune disorder characterized by widespread fibrosis, primarily of the skin but also of the lung parenchyma. Interstitial lung disease is one of the most severe manifestations of the disease and a leading cause of ...
Marko Barešić, Branimir Anić
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Comorbidities and the use of comedications among patients with chronic hepatitis C in Korea: A nationwide cross-sectional study [PDF]
Background/Aims Chronic hepatitis C (CHC) is the second leading cause of liver-related mortality and is more prevalent in the elderly population in Korea.
Kyung Min Kwon +5 more
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Therapeutic use of cannabis in the US
Abstract: NPs are likely to encounter patients using cannabis with therapeutic intent, with or without legal authorization. During the clinical history and assessment process, NPs need to engage in frank discussion about cannabis therapeutics, including the risks and benefits, evidence for use, dosing considerations, potential drug ...
Klein, Tracy A., Clark, Carey S.
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Comparison of Intravesical Hyaluronic Acid, Chondroitin Sulfate, and Combination of Hyaluronic Acid-Chondroitin Sulfate Therapies in Animal Model of Interstitial Cystitis [PDF]
Purpose Three intravesical treatment agents were compared in an interstitial cystitis rat model: chondroitin sulfate, hyaluronic acid, and combined hyaluronic acid-chondroitin sulfate.
Yavuz Onur Danacioglu +6 more
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Refractory gram-negative septic shock complicated by extended and multiple organ failure in a 23-year-old puerpera -a case report- [PDF]
Background Pregnancy-related infections are the third most common cause of maternal death worldwide. The aim of this report is to present a case of pregnancy-related infection, which progressed into refractory septic shock accompanied by purpura ...
Dmitriy Viderman +3 more
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High ethanol consumption triggers neuroinflammation, implicated in sustaining chronic alcohol use. This inflammation boosts glutamate, prompting dopamine release in reward centers, driving prolonged drinking and relapse.
Cristina Ibáñez +5 more
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The therapeutic use of symbiotics [PDF]
INTRODUCTION: Functional foods are health promoters and their use is associated with reduced risk of chronic degenerative and non-transmissible diseases. Examples are symbiotic. The association of one (or more) probiotic with a one (or more) prebiotic is called symbiotic, being the prebiotics complementary and probiotics synergistic, thus presenting a ...
FLESCH, Aline Gamarra Taborda +2 more
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Gambling Harm as a Global Public Health Concern: A Mixed Method Investigation of Trends in Wales
Background: Recent research evidence has suggested that gambling is a public health concern. A number of studies report the association between gambling activity and increased instances of various other harms, including substance misuse and psychological
Bev John +8 more
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Respiratory diseases, especially the pandemic of respiratory infectious diseases and refractory chronic lung diseases, remain a key clinical issue and research hot spot due to their high prevalence rates and poor prognosis.
Jing Wang +9 more
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