"Cannabis" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
The plant genus in the Cannabaceae plant family, Urticales order, Hamamelidae subclass. The flowering tops are called many slang terms including pot, marijuana, hashish, bhang, and ganja. The stem is an important source of hemp fiber.
| Descriptor ID |
D002188
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| MeSH Number(s) |
B01.650.940.800.575.912.250.859.937.055.500
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| Concept/Terms |
Cannabis- Cannabis
- Cannabi
- Hemp Plant
- Hemp Plants
- Plant, Hemp
- Plants, Hemp
Marihuana- Marihuana
- Marihuanas
- Marijuana
- Marijuanas
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2014 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2017 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 2018 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 | 4 | 2 | 6 |
| 2021 | 9 | 1 | 10 |
| 2022 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 2023 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Cannabis" by people in Profiles.
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Cannabis exposure during pregnancy and perinatal outcomes: A cohort study. Acta Obstet Gynecol Scand. 2024 Jun; 103(6):1083-1091.
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Predictors for cannabis cessation during pregnancy: a 10-year cohort study. J Psychosom Obstet Gynaecol. 2024 Dec; 45(1):2319290.
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Anxiety sensitivity reduction-smoking cessation intervention among individuals who engage in dual cigarette and cannabis use: A secondary analysis. J Subst Use Addict Treat. 2024 01; 156:209211.
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Analysis of Dispensing and Utilization Patterns of Medical Cannabis Products in State Licensed Cannabis Dispensaries. J Palliat Med. 2023 11; 26(11):1482-1487.
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MASCC guideline: cannabis for cancer-related pain and risk of harms and adverse events. Support Care Cancer. 2023 Mar 06; 31(4):202.
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Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (MASCC) guidelines: cannabis for psychological symptoms including insomnia, anxiety, and depression. Support Care Cancer. 2023 Feb 21; 31(3):176.
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Regular Cannabis Use During the First Year of the Pandemic: Studying Trajectories Rather Than Prevalence. Am J Prev Med. 2023 06; 64(6):888-892.
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Alcohol & cannabinoid co-use: Implications for impaired fetal brain development following gestational exposure. Exp Neurol. 2023 03; 361:114318.
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Comparison of Health Care Providers Attitudes and Beliefs Regarding Medical Marijuana and Cannabidiol in the Management of Pain and Other Symptoms in Cancer Patients. J Palliat Med. 2023 04; 26(4):539-543.
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Multinational Association of Supportive Care in Cancer (MASCC) expert opinion/consensus guidance on the use of cannabinoids for gastrointestinal symptoms in patients with cancer. Support Care Cancer. 2022 Dec 16; 31(1):39.