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Pharmacology Of Cannabis, Mandakini Sadhir
Pharmacology Of Cannabis, Mandakini Sadhir
Pediatrics Faculty Publications
Cannabis has been used for recreational purposes around the world. It is derived from the plant cannabis sativa which has various other compounds known as cannabinoids. Most common form of cannabis used for recreational purpose is marijuana, which is prepared from dried flowering tops and leaves. The primary psychoactive component is delta 9-tetrahydrocannabinol (δ-9THC), which exerts its physiological and psychological effects through its interaction with CB1 and CB2 receptors. Smoking is the most commonly used method with onset of effects within minutes after inhalation. Oral ingestion of cannabis has varied absorption with delayed onset but longer duration of action. Urine …
Phantom Limb Pain, Stephanie J. Stockburger, Mandakini Sadhir, Hatim A. Omar
Phantom Limb Pain, Stephanie J. Stockburger, Mandakini Sadhir, Hatim A. Omar
Pediatrics Faculty Publications
Phantom limb pain is pain that is perceived in a part of the body which is no longer present. It is estimated that 80 percent of amputees experience phantom limb pain. Although the term is “phantom limb pain” the feeling is often more of a burning, twisting, itching, or pressure sensation than pain. The exact mechanism of phantom limb pain is unknown although proposed mechanisms include pain origination from either the central nervous system or the peripheral nervous system. Since the exact mechanism of phantom limb pain is unknown, treating this pain may be difficult. Treatments include pharmacological and nonpharmacological. …
The Female Athlete, Dilip R. Patel, Donald E. Greydanus, Hatim A. Omar
The Female Athlete, Dilip R. Patel, Donald E. Greydanus, Hatim A. Omar
Pediatrics Faculty Publications
The female athlete has today became an accepted part of sports in elementary school, junior high, senior high, and college. This chapter covers various aspects of the prepubertal and pubertal female athlete. An historical perspective will be presented and selected comments provided on psychological and physiologic aspects of the female athlete. Concepts of adolescent gynecology are reviewed, including breast concerns and menstrual dilemmas in relation to sports activity. Exercise during pregnancy is also considered. Iron deficiency anemia and stress urinary incontinence