Overview

This book examines the effectiveness of a unique area of patient care, cannabis use in medicine. While many American states have legalized medical marijuana, the FDA still has not approved it as a treatment due to a lack of studies to prove its validity.Countries such as Canada and Uruguay, on the other hand, have legalized cannabis. This book aids in accelerating the medical legitimacy of cannabis through comprehensive coverage of its uses, legality, pharmacology, and potential issues. Organized into three parts, the book begins with topics that function as an introduction to cannabis for medical use, such as patient assessments, the role of genetics, evidence-based therapy reviews, legal aspects, and pharmacology. Subsequent chapters then delve into the practical applications of medical cannabis use, including treatment for gastrointestinal disorders, neurological diseases, rheumatic diseases, and pain management. The book's final section features crucial discussionson the potential complications and adverse events in cannabis use, as well as occupation and pediatric considerations. Nuanced and timely, Cannabis Use in Medicine, is a vital resource for medical practitioners of all specialties looking to add cannabis to their repertoire of therapies.

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Author:   Rahim Valani
Publisher:   Springer International Publishing AG
Imprint:   Springer International Publishing AG
Edition:   1st ed. 2022
Weight:   0.355kg
ISBN:  

9783031127212

ISBN 10:   3031127218
Pages:   169
Publication Date:   19 October 2022
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Manufactured on demand  
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Table of Contents

PART 1 Introduction.- 1. Introduction and background of marijuana.- 2. Legal aspects of marijuana in North America and worldwide.- 3. Pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of marijuana.-PART 2 Recreational and Medical Use.-4. Recreational use of marijuana.- 5. Medical use of marijuana  in mental healthcare (anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder).- 6. Medical use of marijuana in pain management syndromes.- 7. Medical use of marijuana for neurological disorders (seizure, MS, Alzheimer’s, Parkinsons).- 8. Medical use of marijuana in GI disorders – IBD / Crohn’s.- 9. Medical use of marijuana in rheumatological disorders (Lupus).-10. Medical use of marijuana and future directions (glaucoma, immune modulation, cancer).- 11. Medical management of acute complications.

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Rahim Valani, MD, MBAAssociate Professor, Division of Emergency Medicine, Department of Medicine Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics McMaster University Hamilton General Hospital 237 Barton St. East Hamilton, Ontario L8L 2X@ r.valani@utoronto.ca

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