Cannabis Reference Links:
1. YouTube - Dr. Donald Tashkin Marijuana Lung Cancer Study ...
Part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJmQ16cGBHU
Part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6pBw0bgmgA
Interviews with Dr. Tashkin.
Pulmonary specialist and Federal Government researcher.
2. www.cmcr.ucsd.edu
The Center for Medicinal Cannabis Research at the University of California at San Diego.
3. www.acponline.org/advocacy/where_we_stand/other_issues/medmarijuana.pdf
The American College of Physician’s 2008 Position Statement regarding “Supporting Research Into the Therapeutic Role of Marijuana”
4. http://norml.org/index.cfm?Group_ID=7002
The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws review of the recent scientific literature regarding the clinical application of cannabis.
5. www.medscape.com/viewarticle/574787
Richardson, Denise et al, “Characterisation of the Cannabinoid Receptor System in Synovial Tissue and Fluid in Patients with OA and RA” Arthritis Res Ther. 2008;10(2)
6. www.medscape.com/viewarticle/580951
R. D. Hosking; J. P. Zajicek, “Therapeutic Potential of Cannabis in Pain Medicine.” Br J Anaesth. 2008;101(1):59-68.
7. www.medscape.com/viewarticle/576788
Jeffrey, Susan “Cannabis Cigarettes May Reduce Neuropathic Pain”. Medscape Medical News (6/2008)
8. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18519827?dopt=Abstract
Yücel M, et al “Regional brain abnormalities associated with long-term heavy cannabis use.” Arch Gen Psychiatry. 2008 Jun;65(6):694-701
9. www.medscape.com/viewarticle/570583
P. Korantzopoulos, et al, “Atrial Fibrillation and Marijuana Smoking” Int J Clin Pract. 2008;62(2):308-313.
10. www.medscape.com/viewarticle/571006
Kenneth J. Mukamal, et al, “An Exploratory prospective Study of marijuana Use and Mortality Following Acute MI.” Am Heart J. 2008;155(3):465-470
11. http://erc.endocrinology-journals.org/cgi/content/abstract/15/2/391
M. Bifulco, A. M. Malfitano, S. Pisanti, and C. Laezza
Endocannabinoids in endocrine and related tumours
Endocr. Relat. Cancer, June 1, 2008; 15(2): 391 - 408.
12. http://mct.aacrjournals.org/cgi/content/full/6/11/2921
Sean D. McAllister, Rigel T. Christian, Maxx P. Horowitz, Amaia Garcia and Pierre-Yves Desprez, “Cannabidiol as a novel inhibitor of Id-1 gene expression in aggressive breast cancer cells” Molecular Cancer Therapeutics 6, 2921-2927, November 1, 2007. doi: 10.1158/1535-7163.MCT-07-0371
13. www.medscape.com/viewarticle/560746
Marlene Busko, “Cannabis Use Linked With Risk for Psychosis in Later Life” Medscape Medical News (2007)
14. www.medscape.com/viewarticle/552405
Laurie Barclay, MD, “Marijuana Use Linked to Bronchodilation nd Respiratory Symptoms” Medscape Medical News (2/2007)
15. www.medscape.com/viewarticle/533048
Salynn Boyles, “Pot Smoking Not Linked to Lung Cancer.” WebMD Health News 2006. Sources: American Thoracic Society 102nd International Conference, San Diego, May 23, 2006. Donald Tashkin, MD, professor of medicine, David Geffen School of Medicine, University of California at Los Angeles. Robert Melamede, PhD, molecular biologist, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs.
16. www.medscape.com/medline/abstract/16832000
Mehra R, et al, “The association between marijuana smoking and lung cancer: a systematic review” Arch Intern Med. 2006; 166(13):1359-67
17. www.medscape.com/viewarticle/514677
Jennifer Warner, “Pot Smoke: Less Carcinogenic Than Tobacco?” WebMD Health News 2005. sources: Melamede, R. Harm Reduction Journal, Sept. 22, 2005; vol 2
18. www.medscape.com/viewarticle/411952
“Marijuana ingredient Promotes Tumor Growth, Impairs Anti-Tumor Defenses”
Medscape Medical News 2000.
Source Study: www.jimmunol.org/cgi/content/abstract/165/1/373
Li X. Zhu, et al, “ -9-Tetrahydrocannabinol Inhibits Antitumor Immunity by a CB2 Receptor-Mediated, Cytokine-Dependent Pathway” The Journal of Immunology, 2000, 165: 373-380.
19. www.ada.gov/pubs/ada.htm
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT OF 1990.
20. www.law.georgetown.edu/archiveada/documents/ADAAACR9.17.08.pdf
2008 Amendment to ADA Act of 1990.
21. www.eeoc.gov/ada/amendments_notice.html
Notice Concerning The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Amendments Act Of 2008 from The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
22. www.maps.org/mmj/vaporizer.html
Vaporizer and Water Pipe Studies.
23.www.ukcia.org/research/pipes.htm
Vaporizer study.