Pilot Cross-Sectional Study Assessing the Correlation between Marijuana Use and Rheumatoid Arthritis and Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Exacerbations.
Cannabis use is increasing among patients with autoimmune rheumatic diseases, often for symptom relief; however, its impact on disease activity remains uncle...
Feasibility and Acceptability of a Physical Activity Intervention to Reduce Prenatal Cannabis Use: Results of an Open Pilot Trial
Cannabis use during pregnancy is rising despite health warnings. This study evaluates a physical activity intervention prenatal cannabis use to reduce consumption. Results show the intervention is feasible and acceptable for pregnant individuals.
Endocannabinoid System Research: CBD and Glucose Tolerance
This cannabidiol glucose tolerance clinical trial examined the effects of low-dose CBD on glucose metabolism in sedentary adults with overweight or obesity. The study found no significant improvements in glucose tolerance or gut microbiome changes after…
Ketamine Addiction Following Single Sub-Anaesthetic Treatment: Case Report
This case report highlights ketamine addiction risk assessment following a single sub-anaesthetic ketamine treatment. A 25-year-old woman with psychiatric comorbidities developed addiction despite controlled clinical use. The report underscores the need…
Pilot Study on Cannabis Use and Autoimmune Rheumatic Disease Exacerbations
Cannabis use autoimmune rheumatic diseases is increasingly common among patients seeking symptom relief. This pilot study assesses correlations between cannabis use and disease flare frequency. Understanding these patterns is vital for clinical guidance…
Clinical Trial Findings on Short-Term Low-Dose Cannabidiol and Glucose Tolerance
This pilot study investigated short-term low-dose cannabidiol glucose tolerance effects in sedentary adults with overweight or obesity. The findings showed no measurable improvements in glucose tolerance or gut microbiome composition. These results…
Small Pilot Study Tests Probiotics Plus PEA for Osteoarthritis Pain — Promising Signs for Function, Weak Pain Signal
This small multiple-baseline study suggests that a probiotics plus PEA osteoarthritis pain regimen may support function and wellbeing in some individuals with OA. The study found promising signs for function but only weak evidence for pain relief. These…
Tiny Pilot Study Hints at Possible Benefits of Probiotics Plus PEA for Osteoarthritis—But Far Too Early to Draw Conclusions
This pilot study investigates probiotics PEA osteoarthritis pain in four participants. Only one showed clear pain reduction, though functional and wellbeing improvements appeared more broadly. The findings are preliminary and highlight the need for…
Precision Prediction of PTSD Symptom Surges Using Machine Learning
Machine learning PTSD prediction offers a promising approach to forecast symptom surges using real-time daily data. This pilot study integrates supervised learning to enhance dynamic symptom tracking. The findings highlight potential for early…
Advertising Among Cannabidiol (CBD) Retailers in North Carolina: A Pilot Study
The CBD retail marketing study highlights widespread misleading advertising among North Carolina CBD retailers. This pilot study found unapproved health claims and ambiguous product descriptors prevalent in marketing. Understanding these practices is…