I, Science 8 June 2006
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MAY: An extract from the cannabis plant provides effective pain relief after surgery, according to new research published in Anesthesiology.
"Pain after surgery continues to be a problem because many of the commonly used drugs are either ineffective or have too many side effects," said Dr Anita Holdcroft of Imperial, lead researcher on the team.
"These results show that cannabinoids are effective, and may lead to the development of a wider range of drugs to manage postoperative pain."
The drug, Cannador, was tested on 65 postoperative patients. As the dosage increased, pain intensity reportedly decreased. There were however some side effects, such as nausea, increased heart rate and an insatiable craving for Cheesy Wotsits.
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