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Medicinal cannabis research gets $1.5m for cancer treatment symptoms
A new University of Adelaide trial will explore the use of personalised medicinal cannabis dosing to prevent common and impactful symptoms of treatment in...
Access to medicinal cannabis treatments in Europe
In this article, Sita Schubert, General Secretary of the European Medicinal Cannabis Association, discusses the need to get better access to medicinal cannabis treatments...
Natural versus synthetic CBD
Richard O’Halloran, CEO of Biosportart, discusses natural versus synthetic cannabidiol (CBD) compounds for use in products and what this means for the CBD industry.
CBD...
Health Europa Quarterly Issue 17
Welcome to the 17th issue of Health Europa Quarterly, which focuses on the fast-growing worlds of infection prevention and control and digital health technology;...
UK policy oversight sees farmers waste millions of pounds worth of CBD
A new report co-ordinated by third sector drug policy reform organisation Volteface has today been released, promising a solution to ‘draconian, pointless’ hemp legislation.
The...
Groundbreaking paper sets out recommendations for UK cannabis industry
A groundbreaking paper has set out recommendations to facilitate a multibillion-pound UK medical cannabis industry that could create tens of thousands of jobs.
The paper...
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...
Examining the potential of the UK medicinal cannabis market
Leafcann Group examines the potential of the UK medicinal cannabis market using an Australian case study.
The UK medicinal cannabis sector is at a crucial...
Medical cannabis care in the era of personalised medicine
In the post-COVID-19 era, now more than ever, patients are critical of the healthcare they receive. Yaron Gissin, Chief Innovation Officer of the Sade...
LeafCann launches South Australia medical cannabis warehouse
Botanical extracts specialist LeafCann® Group has officially opened a new warehouse in South Australia as part of its ongoing expansion within the medical cannabis...
Changing European hemp policy
Lorenza Romanese, Managing Director of the European Industrial Hemp Association, speaks with HEQ about the benefits of hemp and its derivatives and the need...
The benefits of cannabis for treating chronic pain
Dr Andrew Agius, Medical Director at the Pain Clinic, speaks to HEQ about the benefits of cannabis in treating chronic pain.
Cannabis has been used...
First medical cannabis clinic approved by Scottish regulator
Sapphire Medical Clinics is the first medical cannabis clinic to be approved by the Scottish regulator, Healthcare Improvement Scotland.
Sapphire Medical, which was the first...
Cannalean cannabis edibles for reducing cholesterol
Cannalean’s unique CBD formulation could help to treat dyslipidaemia, without the side effects of statins.
My 52-year-old husband is usually very healthy. He exercises daily,...
Medical cannabis ‘made in Denmark’
How Aurora Europe is ensuring reliable access to high-quality medical cannabis for Europe and beyond.
There is growing recognition in Europe and across the world...
Manufacturing quality cannabis infused products with PURE5
PURE5 Extraction provides innovative technology for your cannabis infused products at a fraction of the cost compared to running CO2, butane, propane, or ethanol...
CanaQuest medical cannabis education partnership with Canadian centre
Life Science and pharmaceutical company, CanaQuest, has signed an agreement for an educational partnership with the Canadian Cannabis Dispute Resolution Centre.
CanaQuest, which develops health...
Medical cannabis for endometriosis pain management
During Endometriosis Awareness Month, Sapphire Medical Clinics discusses how medical cannabis can help manage the chronic pain associated with the condition.
Endometriosis is often associated...
Cannabis medicine for refractory epileptics should be available on NHS
In this article, Hannah Deacon, medical cannabis campaigner and Executive Director of the UK Medical Cannabis Clinicians’ Society discusses how access to Bedrolite is...
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.