A global analysis reveals significant knowledge gaps among healthcare professionals regarding the endocannabinoid system (ECS) and medical cannabis. This comprehensive review highlights the need for improved ECS education to enhance medical cannabis competency worldwide.
Medical Textbooks Completely Ignore the Endocannabinoid System
The Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, a cornerstone of medical education, has consistently overlooked the endocannabinoid system (ECS) for 32 years. This omission of a crucial physiological suprasystem from medical textbooks has far-reaching consequences for patient care and our understanding of human biology. It’s time to address this knowledge gap and ensure future healthcare providers receive comprehensive education on the ECS.
How much endocannabinoid science is there and how influential is the research field?
This bibliometric analysis reveals the growing significance of endocannabinoid system (ECS) research. Despite fewer publications than established fields, ECS studies show high citation impact and research quality. The findings highlight potential implications for healthcare, drug development, and medical education, underscoring the need for increased focus on this crucial physiological system.
