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September 28, 2018 marked the day that a brand new drug named Libtayo (cemiplimab-rwlc) was released on the market. The drug is the first of its kind to be approved by the FDA for the treatment of advanced cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma (CSCC), the second most common form of skin cancer. While squamous cell carcinoma…

Marijuana has been used as a drug since the beginning of time, yet there are still many mysteries about its health effects on humans. Marijuana, or cannabis sativa, is a preparation of the crushed flower or buds of the female hemp plant. The existence of the plant has been reported as early as 1500-2000 BC…

.. stimulate appetite. In asthma patients, several studies have shown that THC acts as a bronchodilator and reserves bronchial constriction (Rosenthal 68). In treating epilepsy, marijuana is used to prevent both grande mal and other epileptic seizures in some patients. Marijuana also limits the muscle pain and spasticity caused by multiple sclerosis and it relieves…

Heroes with Double Lives Some Athletes in society today are considered heroes despite their double lives. Their drug use and violence are brushed aside while leading their teams to victory Who is your hero? If that question was asked to a group of people, some might think of loved ones or family, and some may…

Marijuana is the common name for Cannabis sativa, a hemp plant that grows throughout temperate and tropical climates. This plant is composed of over 400 chemicals, 61 of which are unique to the plant. Medicinal research has highlighted two active chemicals in Cannabis Sativa that may be used medicine. These are Cannabidiol (CBD) which has…

I had a very close friend; his name is Jeremy. He is only twenty-six years old. His life is fading fast. He had a home, a family, a long time girlfriend and a four year old son. Jeremy’s mom, brothers, aunts and uncles are all losing touch with him. He had a great job with…

Medical Marijuana Initiative Section 1. Section 11362.5 is added to the Health and Safety Code, to read: 11362.5. This section shall be known and may be cited as the Compassionate Use Act of 1996. The people of the State of California hereby find and declare that the purposes of the Compassionate Use Act of 1996…

Background of the Study At the time of very beginning, human beings had always been attached in their social world and had an intimate, cooperative and long term relationship among each other. People adapted and organized themselves for some common intention which mostly brought positive outcomes in the ancient era. French Revolution and Industrial Revolution…

Abstract To conduct a prospective observational study on prescribing pattern of anti-hypertensive drug in the department of GENERAL MEDICINE in Government District hospital, Gulbarga. In this study it was aimed to evaluate the current practice of anti-hypertensive drug by comparing with JNC-8 guidelines in population. Objectives The objective of our study is to determine the…

Should Drugs Be Made Legal? (Against) For several decades drugs have been one of the major problems of society. There have been escalating costs spent on the war against drugs and countless dollars spent on rehabilitation, but the problem still exists. Not only has the drug problem increased but drug related problems are on the…