Browsing Research Publications and Outputs by subject "0304 Medicinal and Biomolecular Chemistry"
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Can krill oil from small crustaceans be a panacea that alleviates symptoms of knee osteoarthritis?
Published 2022For decades fish oils have been promoted as important for health, and currently it is well known that the long-chain omega-3 (n–3) fatty acids, EPA and DHA, are fats with essential considerations for health (1, 2). A wide ...Open AccessArticle -
Comment on: Cannabis use among Danish patients with cancer: a cross‑sectional survey of sociodemographic traits, quality of life, and patient experiences.
Published 2022The recent article by Nielsen and colleagues [1] presents an interesting cross-sectional investigation on a subgroup of cancer patients that self-prescribed cannabinoids. The authors present a study with a high response ...Open AccessArticle, Letter -
Enhancing Endocannabinoid Control of Stress with Cannabidiol.
Published 2021The stress response is a well-defined physiological function activated frequently by life events. However, sometimes the stress response can be inappropriate, excessive, or prolonged; in which case, it can hinder rather ...Open AccessArticle -
Intestinal Dysbiosis, the Tryptophan Pathway and Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis.
Published 2022Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) progresses from simple steatosis to steatohepatitis (NASH), which may then progress to the development of cirrhosis and hepatocarcinoma. NASH is characterized by both steatosis and ...Open AccessArticle -
The intestinal microbiota and improving the efficacy of COVID-19 vaccinations
Published 2021Most COVID-19 cases are mild or asymptomatic and recover well, suggesting that effective immune responses ensue, which successfully eliminate SARS-CoV-2 viruses. However, a small proportion of patients develop severe ...Open AccessArticle -
A review of environmental contamination and potential health impacts on aquatic life from the active chemicals in sunscreen formulations
Published 2022The active chemicals in sunscreen formulations are released into the environment from human skin, and found in recreational-use waters like seawater, but can also be washed into fresh water from bathing and showering. The ...Article -
Tetrahydrocannabinol and cannabidiol medicines for chronic pain and mental health conditions
Published 2022Combination tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)/cannabidiol (CBD) medicines or CBD-only medicines are prospective treatments for chronic pain, stress, anxiety, depression, and insomnia. THC and CBD increase signaling from cannabinoid ...Open AccessArticle