Marijuana Compounds: A Nonconventional Approach to Parkinson’s Disease Therapy
Joint Authors
Babayeva, Mariana
Assefa, Haregewein
Basu, Paramita
Chumki, Sanjeda
Loewy, Zvi
Source
Issue
Vol. 2016, Issue 2016 (31 Dec. 2016), pp.1-19, 19 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2016-12-05
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
19
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Parkinson’s disease (PD), a neurodegenerative disorder, is the second most common neurological illness in United States.
Neurologically, it is characterized by the selective degeneration of a unique population of cells, the nigrostriatal dopamine neurons.
The current treatment is symptomatic and mainly involves replacement of dopamine deficiency.
This therapy improves only motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease and is associated with a number of adverse effects including dyskinesia.
Therefore, there is unmet need for more comprehensive approach in the management of PD.
Cannabis and related compounds have created significant research interest as a promising therapy in neurodegenerative and movement disorders.
In this review we examine the potential benefits of medical marijuana and related compounds in the treatment of both motor and nonmotor symptoms as well as in slowing the progression of the disease.
The potential for cannabis to enhance the quality of life of Parkinson’s patients is explored.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Babayeva, Mariana& Assefa, Haregewein& Basu, Paramita& Chumki, Sanjeda& Loewy, Zvi. 2016. Marijuana Compounds: A Nonconventional Approach to Parkinson’s Disease Therapy. Parkinson’s Disease،Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-19.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Babayeva, Mariana…[et al.]. Marijuana Compounds: A Nonconventional Approach to Parkinson’s Disease Therapy. Parkinson’s Disease No. 2016 (2016), pp.1-19.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Babayeva, Mariana& Assefa, Haregewein& Basu, Paramita& Chumki, Sanjeda& Loewy, Zvi. Marijuana Compounds: A Nonconventional Approach to Parkinson’s Disease Therapy. Parkinson’s Disease. 2016. Vol. 2016, no. 2016, pp.1-19.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1115189
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1115189