Despite centuries of medical use and several modern studies, 80 years of cannabis (Cannabis sativa, Cannabaceae) prohibition have left clinicians undereducated about its therapeutic uses. A 2017 US study found that 89.5% of surveyed residents and fellows felt unprepared to prescribe cannabis and just 35.5% felt prepared to answer patients' questions about it. Only 9% … Continue reading Administration and Dosing of Medical Cannabis
Day: June 6, 2018
Brazilian Green Propolis Improves Cognitive Function in Elderly People Living at High Altitude
Microglial-mediated neuroinflammation, systemic inflammation, and oxidative stress are key contributors to the cognitive decline in mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and Alzheimer's disease (AD). Living at a high altitude exposes people to a hypoxic environment, resulting in increased oxidative stress and greater risk of cognitive decline. Propolis is produced by honey bees mixing plant resins collected … Continue reading Brazilian Green Propolis Improves Cognitive Function in Elderly People Living at High Altitude
