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Title:

Cannabinoids in the Management of Musculoskeletal or Rheumatic Diseases.

Document type:
journal article
Author(s):
Fitzcharles, Mary-Ann; Häuser, Winfried
Abstract:
The endocannabinoid system impacts pain and inflammation with potential for therapeutic effect on patients with rheumatic diseases. The current treatment options include the herbal product derived from the plant Cannabis sativa, as well as pharmaceutical preparations. The legalization of medicinal cannabis (marijuana) in many jurisdictions and widespread public advocacy has propelled an interest in use either by prescription or self-medication. In this review, we examine current evidence for eff...     »
Journal title abbreviation:
Curr Rheumatol Rep
Year:
2016
Journal volume:
18
Journal issue:
12
Pages contribution:
76
Language:
eng
Fulltext / DOI:
doi:10.1007/s11926-016-0625-5
Pubmed ID:
http://view.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27832442
Print-ISSN:
1523-3774
TUM Institution:
Klinik und Poliklinik für Psychosomatische Medizin und Psychotherapie
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