Background The past two decades have seen an increase in cannabis use due to both
regulatory changes and an interest in potential therapeutic effects of the substance, yet …

As countries progressively embrace the legalization of both medicinal and recreational
cannabis, there remains a significant knowledge gap when it comes to the perioperative …

Abstract According to the 2015 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, marijuana
continues to be the most common illicit recreational drug used in the US. Cannabis is …

In many countries, liberalisation of the legislation regulating the use of cannabis has
outpaced rigorous scientific studies, and a growing number of patients presenting for …

Background Despite increases in cannabis use generally and for pain management, data
regarding cannabis use in patients undergoing surgery are lacking. This study examined the …

Importance Cannabis is increasingly being used for medicinal purposes but remains outside
Western medical practice. Data on perioperative use and outcomes are scarce. Few …

BACKGROUND: The recreational and medical use of cannabinoids has been increasing.
While most studies and reviews have focused on the role of cannabinoids in the …

Background and Objectives Cannabinoids have an expanding presence in medicine.
Perioperative patients' perceptions of the effectiveness of these compounds, and …

Background Although cannabis is known to have cardiovascular and psychoactive effects,
the implications of its use before surgery are currently unknown. The objective of the present …

Background Evidence regarding the role of cannabinoids in managing acute postoperative
pain is conflicting. The purpose of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to …