Throughout the 20th and 21st centuries, the incidence of non-communicable diseases
(NCDs), also known as chronic diseases, has been increasing worldwide. Changes in …

The skin is the largest organ of the body and has a complex and very active structure that
contributes to homeostasis and provides the first line defense against injury and infection. In …

Background and purpose Endocannabinoids are lipid mediators, which elicit complex
biological effects that extend beyond the central nervous system. Tissue concentrations of …

Objective N-acylethanolamines play different roles in energy balance; anandamide (AEA)
stimulates energy intake and storage, N-palmitoylethanolamide (PEA) counters …

Rationale Cardiovascular disease is now recognized as the number one cause of death in
the world, and the size of the population at risk continues to increase rapidly. The …

Increased usage of recreational and medically indicated cannabinoid compounds has been
an undeniable reality for anesthesiologists in recent years. These compounds' complicated …

Cardiovascular disease is currently not adequately managed and has become one of the
main causes of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Current therapies are inadequate in terms …

Cannabinoids are known to modulate cardiovascular functions including heart rate, vascular
tone, and blood pressure in humans and animal models. Essential components of the …

Cannabinoids influence cardiovascular variables in health and disease via multiple
mechanisms. The chapter covers the impact of cannabinoids on cardiovascular function in …

The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is a key cellular signalling system that has been
implicated in the regulation of diverse cellular functions. Importantly, growing evidence …