pain management

The Cannabinoids as Therapeutic Agents in the Management of Pain

Issue:

Vol 66, Issue 5: 2017 (Special Issue on Cannabis)

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2017.192

Pages:

576-80

Synopsis:

This paper explored the suitability of naturally occurring and synthetic cannabinoids for pain management. The antinociceptive mechanisms identified for cannabinoids, relative to currently available analgesics, are promising in several cases, more so for chronic than for acute pain, where the potential remains hopeful but as yet unrealized.

ABSTRACT

Objective: This review focussed on the role of the endocannabinoid system in relation to pain transmission and modulation. Various facets of both naturally occurring and synthetic cannabinoids (CBs) were explored in an effort to ascertain their suitability in the treatment and management of pain.

Received:

18 Sep, 2017

Accepted:

23 Oct, 2017

Published:

29 Dec, 2017

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wimj-iss5-2017_576_580.pdf

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e-Published: 26 Oct, 2017

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Palliative Care: Theory, Research and Treatment in the English-Speaking Caribbean Region

Issue:

Vol 66, Issue 6: 2017

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.526

Pages:

715–22

Synopsis:

This paper describes the possible barriers that account for the underdevelopment of palliative care in English-speaking Caribbean region. The paper provides recommendations for the development of sustainable, efficient, high quality and culturally relevant palliative care services throughout this region.

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Received:

13 Oct, 2015

Accepted:

25 Nov, 2015

Published:

29 Dec, 2017

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wimj-iss6-2017_715_722.pdf

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e-Published: 17 Mar, 2016

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Non-pharmacological Community Intervention, Especially Pain Management, in Rheumatoid Arthritis: A Review of the Literature

Issue:

Vol 71, Issue 1: 2024

DOI:

10.7727/wimj.2015.468

Pages:

85-98

Synopsis:

This articles reviews role of unimodular and multi-modular nonpharmacological interventions in rheumatoid arthritis. These may be effective add-on to standard care treatment. The role of dietary modification needs further study to form a guideline.

ABSTRACT

Objective: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a crippling disease with significant impact on a patient’s life. The objective of this study is to describe the role of unimodular and multi-modular, non-pharmacological community intervention effectiveness, especially pain management interventions in RA.

Received:

01 Sep, 2015

Accepted:

11 Sep, 2015

Published:

30 Mar, 2024

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wimj-iss1-2024_85_98.pdf

Journal Sections:

Review

Keywords:

non-drug therapy