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Promising tablet containing CBD reduces pain after shoulder surgery
A new study finds that an oral tablet containing cannabidiol (CBD) effectively reduces pain after shoulder surgery with no safety concerns.
Researchers from the Department...
E-cigarettes may act as a “gateway drug” for cannabis use
A new study performed by researchers at Georgia State suggests that e-cigarettes are potentially a "gateway drug" for using cannabis, although this is significantly...
Brain stimulation for people with cannabis use disorder and schizophrenia
A new study has found that repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) benefits individuals with cannabis use disorder and schizophrenia by reducing intake by up...
Cannabinol found to protect against neurodegenerative diseases
Groundbreaking research has found that cannabinol (CBN), one of the less famous compounds of cannabis, may potentially aid in preventing and treating age-related neurodegenerative...
Building a viable hemp plant industry in Europe
Lorenza Romanese, Managing Director of the European Industrial Hemp Association discusses the state of hemp production in Europe as well as the environmental and...
Using cannabis to manage symptoms of pregnancy and breastfeeding
According to new research, more people are using cannabis to manage symptoms of pregnancy and breastfeeding, such as nausea, vomiting, mental health problems and...
The current landscape of medical cannabis in the United States
Dr Leigh Vinocur, Chief Medical Officer of cannabis consulting company Ananda Medical Practice and member of the Society of Cannabis Clinicians, discusses the state...
Medical cannabis and its use for people with fibromyalgia
Dr Mark Ware, Chief Medical Officer at Canopy Growth Corporation, discusses medical cannabis as a treatment for fibromyalgia.
Fibromyalgia, also referred to as fibromyalgia syndrome...
New data from UK Medical Cannabis Registry presented at symposium
Sapphire Medical Clinics has presented new data from the UK Medical Cannabis Registry at the 31st Annual International Cannabinoid Research Society Symposium on the...
Immune system dysfunction and cannabis use linked to psychosis
A combination of inflammatory cytokines in the blood and regular cannabis use, or use at a young age, can increase the chances of developing...
Researching cannabis-based drugs for COVID and glyblactoma multiforma
Global thought leaders in cannabis came together for the GCI Summit from 8 to 10 June which explored policy, research, investment and more across...
Medical cannabis campaigners visit Westminster
Medical cannabis campaigners visited Westminster as part of a walk from Belfast to London to raise funds for the UK’s most vulnerable, chronically ill...
Cannabis research in Meir Hospital: Realistic innovation
Researchers at Meir Hospital are investigating the therapeutic potential of cannabis for a number of indications.
In the last few decades, the world has witnessed...
Medical cannabis patients report improvements in anxiety, pain, and sleep
The outcomes of the first cohort of medical cannabis patients in the UK have demonstrated significant improvements in anxiety, pain, and sleep for medical...
Exploring the pharmacological and placebo effects of CBD for pain
A new study has shed light on the pain-reducing effects of CBD, as well as the impact that the placebo effect may have on...
Treating hypertension with cannabis
Ran Abuhasira of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev speaks to HEQ about the use of cannabis in treating elderly patients.
In February 2021, researchers at...
Medical cannabis research and treatment in Australia
MCN speaks with Medical Cannabis Research Australia Director Sharlene Mavor about the state of cannabis research and treatment in Australia.
Cannabis cultivation research and data
The International Cannabis Cultivation Questionnaire aims to develop a better understanding of patterns in small-scale cannabis production.
The Global Cannabis Cultivation Research Consortium (GCCRC) is...
Clinical trial shows potential of cannabis to lessen sickle cell disease pain
In a first of its kind clinical trial using gold-standard methods, cannabis has been shown to mitigate the pain of sickle cell disease.
People who...
Successful initial results using cannabis terpenes to treat COVID-19
A study to test the efficacy of a unique cannabis terpene formulation for the treatment of viral infections, including COVID-19, has shown early promising...