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Pain accounts for up to 78% of ER visits. Our mCannabis program is working to explore how Cannabis phytochemicals can be used for pain management. With this program, we have funded 5 research projects
working to improve patient outcomes. https://bit.ly/36uEpXf 1/6
Is Cannabis effective for pain, inflammation, and depression? Dr. Aaron Gruber from @uLethbridge is investigating how all three are involved.
Can Cannabis be used to alleviate pain and itch? Dr. Gerald Zamponi from @UCalgaryMed is investigating if Cannabis can control pain and related itch symptoms.
With > 482 chemicals in Cannabis, rapid testing is needed to identify pain controlling chemicals and combinations. Dr. Declan Ali from @UAlberta is investigating pain control using a throughput zebrafish model.
Can Cannabis control pain and not cause cognitive impairment? Dr. Jason Dyck from @UAlberta is investigating Cannabis products that offer pain control and have low cognitive impacts.
Can Cannabis reverse abnormal pain sensitivities? Drs. Tuan Trang and Nicole Burma from @UCalgaryMed are investigating the role of our immune system.
For more information on this exciting program, visit: https://bit.ly/30bGXJD
@Dr_SunilRajput
@DyckLab
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@painandpoppies
@Dr_SunilRajput
@DyckLab
@JasonRBDyck
@painandpoppies
