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Cannabinoids: its role in the control of inflammation, emesis and dysmotility in the gastrointestinal tract

Virginia Thornley, M.D., Neurologist, Epileptologist @VThornleyMD

August 15, 2018

Introduction

Using medical cannabis in medical practice, one stumbles on incidental anecdotal symptoms that are relieved including effects on the gastrointestinal tract.

With the advent of cannabinoids, more and more conditions are determined to be helped with its use. This includes the conditions affecting the…

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Cannabinoids: potential role in the detection and reduction of pancreatic tumor load in pre-clinical studies

Cannabinoids: potential role in the detection and reduction of pancreatic tumor load in pre-clinical studies

Virginia Thornley, M.D., Neurologist, Epileptologist

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August 1, 2018

Introduction

Cannabinoids are gaining more recognition in treatment not only of pain, seizures and mood disorder but also in a wide variety of conditions. There have been 3 decades of pre-clinical research studying the mechanisms as it relates to the different organ systems. There has been an exponential increase…

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A review on pre-clinical cannabinoid studies: anti-angiogenesis and reduction of MMP-2 expression inhibiting cancer cell growth

A review on pre-clinical cannabinoid studies: anti-angiogenesis and reduction of MMP-2 expression inhibiting cancer cell growth

Virginia Thornley, M.D., Neurologist, Epileptologist

June 24, 2018

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Introduction

The surge of recognition of the medical significance of the cannabis sativa can no longer be ignored. frustrated with the futility of current pharmaceutic agents, their associated side effects and costs, there is a growing tendency for more natriceutic measure of therapy.…

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The fatal effects and mechanisms of synthetic cannabinoids including JWH compounds used recreationally

The fatal effects and mechanisms of synthetic cannabinoids including JWH compounds used recreationally

Virginia Thornley, M.D., Neurologist, Epileptologist

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May 31, 2018

Introduction

While advocacy groups are well-versed and even the public is aware of the increasing popularity of marijuana use for medical purposes, with many research studies ongoing, there is the darker side of the equation from which the stigma first grew, its intent for recreation and subsequent abuse.

There are…

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Part XVI Medical marijuana series: effect on cardiomyocytes and the GI tract

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Part XV Medical marijuana: effects on schizophrenia and psychosis

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Cannabinoids and effects on other organ systems: cardiomyocytes and the gastrointestinal system

  Virginia Thornley, M.D., Neurologist, Epileptologist

May 5, 2018

Introduction

Cannabinoids are being more and more widely used in a variety of neurological conditions. This always leads to the questions of side effects and will it interacts with other medications? Because this is wholly unchartered territory,  in order to answer these questions, it is necessary to understand the underlying…

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Cannabidiol may treat psychosis while tetrahydrocannabinol can induce schizophrenia in those susceptible  

Virginia Thornley, M.D., Neurologist, Epileptologist

May 6, 2018

Introduction

There is a well-known correlation of use of cannabis whether it is medical or recreational to the onset of schizophrenia. It unclear if this could be to a direct correlation and disinhibition of the genetic component or the behavior of using it is a prodrome leading up to schizophrenia. This review seeks to elucidate…

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