One in five Americans experiences chronic pain — a distressing reality that drives depression and opioid use. This widespread pain problem is sending people to medical cannabis dispensaries in droves, looking for relief. But according to a new study, which reviewed 8,505 cannabis products sold by 653 dispensaries across the United States, tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, concentrations are often twice or even three times TOO HIGH FOR […]
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Cannabis edibles: Labels should convey THC levels more accurately
Most young adults do not understand the advertised levels of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in edibles, a new study finds, but the researchers have come up with better way of communicating this information on labels. Research from 2015–2016 shows that, in the United States, almost 10% of the adult population and nearly 24% of youth had used […]
N.J. company must pay for employee’s medical marijuana, appeals court rules
In a ruling that could have far-reaching effects, an appeals court in New Jersey ruled this week that a contractor must reimburse a former employee for the cost of the medical marijuana that he uses to treat his incessant pain from a work-related injury. “This is huge. And the significance of this court decision cannot […]
Medicine Man Technologies Acquisiton Target, MedPharm, to Launch a Landmark Randomized Clinical Trial Taking Aim at Treating Alzheimer’s with Cannabis
PRESS RELEASE DENVER–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Medicine Man Technologies Acquisiton Target, MedPharm, to Launch a Landmark Randomized Clinical Trial Taking Aim at Treating Alzheimer’s with Cannabis (Graphic: Business Wire) MedPharm will be exploring the action of a research-based, scientifically formulated compound containing cannabinoids and nootropic nutrients in patients diagnosed with Dementia and Alzheimer’s. The study will encompass patient […]
Amarantus Subsidiary Elto Pharma Receives Notice of Allowance Covering Use of Eltoprazine Combined with CBD to Treat Parkinson’s Disease
Patent extends patent coverage for eltoprazine to 2034 New York, NY, Dec. 04, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via NEWMEDIAWIRE — Amarantus Bioscience Holdings, Inc. (OTC Pink: AMBS) (“Amarantus,” or AMBS), a US-based JLABS-alumnus biotechnology holding company developing proprietary orphan neurologic, regenerative medicine and ophthalmic therapies and diagnostics through its subsidiaries, today announced that subsidiary Elto Pharma, […]
‘The Big Hurt’ baseball legend Frank Thomas turns to CBD
Ex-baseball star Frank Thomas – AKA ‘The Big Hurt’ – has teamed up with the producers of a CBD pain cream. The Major League Baseball Legend and Hall of Famer says he is no stranger to pain having endured six sports-related surgeries. Thomas partnered with Eco Sciences to develop and release ECODERM that the company […]
A bigger crop: Why Maryland’s medical pot growers are adding more plants
WARWICK, Md. — The air inside SunMed Growers’ sprawling, $10 million marijuana greenhouse was thick with the citrusy aroma of freshly harvested Lemon Skunk. Outside, heavy machinery cleared land for about 30,000 additional plants. “This is tripling for medical,” said owner Jake Van Wingerden, a former chairman of the Maryland Wholesale Medical Cannabis Trade Association. “We’re […]
How Weed Tech Companies Are Letting Smokers Control Their High
From the medical community into the recreational market, tech companies are tackling an age-old marijuana problem: How can cannabis users get the consistent high they want? The Gofire vaporizer looks like a walkie-talkie with a mouth groove on top. Hardly as sleek as other, more discreet weed vapes, it packs weight, literally: It’s over half […]
Classifying Medical Cannabis vs. Traditional Pharmaceuticals Guides Marketing Efforts
When considering Medical Cannabinoid Therapy (MCT), most informed physicians and patients focus on two classes of cannabinoids: tetrahydrocannabinols (THC) and cannabidiols (CBD). However, research has identified over 500 compounds in cannabis, including over 120 distinct cannabinoids and over 100 terpenes. Despite this focus on the two types of cannabinoids, research into the benefits of MCT have […]
Flavonoid Derivative of Cannabis Demonstrates Therapeutic Potential in Preclinical Models of Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer
Pancreatic cancer is particularly refractory to modern therapies, with a 5-year survival rate for patients at a dismal 8%. One of the significant barriers to effective treatment is the immunosuppressive pancreatic tumor microenvironment and development of resistance to treatment. New treatment options to increase both the survival and quality of life of patients are urgently […]
