Alzheimer's & Dementia
Alzheimer's & Dementia
Alzheimer’s Disease is a progressive mental deterioration that is characterized by memory loss, confusion, and problems communicating.
CBD, THC, and other cannabinoids show promise for treating neurodegeneration and improving cognitive function
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Cannabis therapeutics for the elderly are featured at the IACM conference in Berlin, Germany.
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Scientists employed by the US government filed a patent in 2001 for cannabinoids as antioxidants and neuroprotectants, citing their potential for treating Alzheimer’s disease among others.
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Many drugs have been proposed as treatment for cannabis addiction, from pure THC or CBD-rich cannabis, to Ambien.
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A pilot study recently demonstrated that cannabis extracts can be safely used to ameliorate symptoms of severe dementia.
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THC and other cannabinoids are known to induce neurogenesis — the creation of new neurons — in the brain.
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New scientific findings highlight the 28th annual meeting of the International Cannabinoid Research Society.
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The National Council for Aging Care gives cannabis a clean bill of health.
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What role does the endocannabinoid system play in sleep? Can cannabis help you sleep better?
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New findings highlight CBD’s therapeutic potential for cancer, epilepsy, Alzheimer’s, high blood pressure, and other disorders.
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Science abstracts on CBD and Alzheimer's & Dementia
- Cannabinoids for the Treatment of Agitation and Aggression in Alzheimer’s Disease
- The therapeutic potential of the endocannabinoid system for Alzheimer’s disease
- Endocannabinoid signalling in Alzheimer’s disease
- A molecular link between the active component of marijuana and Alzheimer’s disease pathology
- Neuroprotective effect of CBD… on beta-amyloid-induced toxicity in PC12 cells
- The Potential Therapeutic Effects of THC on Alzheimer’s Disease
- The Role of Endocannabinoid Signaling in the Molecular Mechanisms of Neurodegeneration in Alzheimer’s Disease
- Cannabinoids for the treatment of dementia
- CBD in vivo blunts beta-amyloid induced neuroinflammation by suppressing IL-1beta and iNOS expression
- CBD: A promising drug for neurodegenerative disorders?
- Cannabinoid receptor 1 deficiency in a mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease leads to enhanced cognitive impairment despite of a reduction in amyloid deposition
- The role of the endocannabinoid system in Alzheimer’s disease
- The role of phytochemicals in the treatment and prevention of dementia
- Cannabinoids for the treatment of dementia
- Cannabidiol Promotes Amyloid Precursor Protein Ubiquitination and Reduction of Beta Amyloid Expression in SHSY5YAPP+ Cells Through PPARγ Involvement
- Cannabinoids for treatment of Alzheimer’s disease: moving toward the clinic
- Can Marijuana Prevent Alzheimer’s?
- Safety and Efficacy of Medical Cannabis Oil for Behavioral and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia
- Natural Phytochemicals in the Treatment and Prevention of Dementia: An Overview
- Delineating the Efficacy of a Cannabis-Based Medicine at Advanced Stages of Dementia in a Murine Model
- CBD Modulates the Expression of Alzheimer’s Disease-Related Genes in Mesenchymal Stem Cells
- In vivo Evidence for Therapeutic Properties of CBD for Alzheimer's Disease
- Neurological aspects of medical use of CBD
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