Medical marijuana has a demonstrated ability to deliver numerous benefits within clinical practice. Through both direct and indirect actions, endocannabinoids are able to modulate and influence a variety of physiological systems integral to whole-body health. Further, in recent years the number of U.S. states which legally permit medical marijuana has jumped to 36—with that number expected to grow quickly.
The purpose of this one day workshop is to review the fundamental and therapeutic use of medicinal cannabis as well as the current regulatory landscape. Learners will review the use of cannabis and CBD in a variety of clinical syndromes such as cancer, pain, and much more
Key Takeaways:
- Review the chemical composition of phytocannabinoids and their receptor system.
- Review dosing, kinetics, and drugs interactions of cannabinoids
- Synthesize the latest clinical guidelines and regulatory landscape of medicinal cannabis.
- Outline the immunomodulatory effects of cannabinoids and adoption in cancer treatment.
- Apply the various clinical uses of cannabinoids in neurological and pain disorders.
Schedule
Thursday, December 9, 2021
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8:00 am
Review and Update of the Endocannabinoid System, Cannabinoid Use and Dosage Form ComparisonMark Garofoli, PharmD, MBA, BCGP, CPE, CTTS
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10:00 am
Break
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10:30 am
Canna Confusion: Latest Legal Guidelines and the Demand for Product Regulation and TransparencyAlex Capano, PhD
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11:30 am
The Use of CBD and Cannabinoids in Gynecological DisordersAlex Capano, PhD
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12:30 pm
Lunch
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1:30 pm
Cannabis in Cancer CareDonald Abrams, MD
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2:30 pm
Cannabidiol for Neurological Conditions, Weight Loss and DiabetesJoseph Maroon, MD
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3:30 pm
Break
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4:00 pm
The Use of Cannabinoids in Psychiatric Conditions with Focus on PTSDGinevra Liptan, MD
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5:00 pm
Cannabis use in Pain ModulationGinevra Liptan, MD
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6:00 pm
Close of Session
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Evening Workshops
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6:15 pm
Titian 2302The Nuts and Bolts Management to Hormonal BioIdentity (Non-CME)
Sponsored By: University Compounding Pharmacy Ron Rothenberg MD; Barbie Barrett, MD; Andrew Jurow, MD; Kris Hart, NP -
6:15 pm
Veronese 2402The Spectrum of Phytochemicals for Whole-Body Wellness (Non-CME)
Sponsored By: Genova Diagnostics Deanna Minich, MS, PhD, CNS, FACN
Registration
Conference Venue
THE VENTIAN AND PALAZZO RESORT
3355 S. Las Vegas Blvd. Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 607-7777
Room Rate: $234
Tel (702)414-4100 Code - RMEDC