Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is one of the leading causes of death globally, which affects 13.4{fe463f59fb70c5c01486843be1d66c13e664ed3ae921464fa884afebcc0ffe6c} of the world’s population [1]. With deterioration in renal function, this leads to the onset of CKD-related complications, such as uremia, anemia, and electrolyte disorders [2]. These complications often manifest as symptoms ranging from pruritus, pain, and insomnia to muscle cramps. This […]
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Efficacy, Safety, and Regulation of Cannabidiol on Chronic Pain: A Systematic Review
According to Forbes, in October 2020, cannabidiol (CBD) sales in the United States reached $4.2 billion after the federal government legalized hemp-derived CBD in 2018 [1]. In addition, the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2019 re-classified CBD and <0.2{fe463f59fb70c5c01486843be1d66c13e664ed3ae921464fa884afebcc0ffe6c} of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) as not under international control and recognized its medical value in 2020 [2]. […]
Efficacy and safety of medical cannabinoids in children: a systematic review and meta-analysis
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