OHSU: Evidence to back cannabis-related products’ clinical benefits ‘surprisingly thin’ June 7, 2022 AggregatedNews Science and Technology 0 Comments Researchers studied 18 randomized, placebo-controlled trials and 7 cohort studies that assessed cannabinoids PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – There’s “surprisingly thin” evidence to back the effectiveness of cannabis-related products to treat chronic pain, according to Oregon Health & Science University researchers… Read More→
What Is The Canpain Study And Will It Help Bring CBMPs Onto The NHS? April 14, 2022 Ben Stevens Science and Technology, United Kingdom 0 Comments THE UK’s Health Research Authority (HRA) has approved the country’s first clinical study using cannabis flower for the treatment of chronic pain. While the study, dubbed Canpain, has received ‘conditional approval’ from the MHRA (Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency),… Read More→
Medical cannabis unlikely to benefit most chronic pain patients, international researchers say September 8, 2021 AggregatedNews Medical Marijuana, Science and Technology 0 Comments Medical cannabis might be a helpful therapy for some people who have chronic pain, but it’s unlikely to benefit most, according to new clinical guidelines published Wednesday in the journal BMJ. The guidelines, crafted by an international group of researchers… Read More→
Ohio adds 3 new qualifying medical marijuana conditions June 10, 2021 AggregatedNews Ohio 0 Comments Three new qualifying medical marijuana conditions were approved Wednesday, bringing the list to 25. The Ohio State Medical Board approved Huntington's disease, terminal illness and spasticity to the list. They join a list that includes HIV/AIDS, cancer and chronic pain.… Read More→
US awards $3M to fill gaps in medical marijuana research September 23, 2019 AggregatedNews Cannabis & Hemp Research 0 Comments The U.S. government will spend $3 million to find out if marijuana can relieve pain, but none of the money will be used to study the part of the plant that gets people high.Nine research grants announced Thursday are for… Read More→
New Regulatory Changes in New York Bring in Thousands of New Medical Marijuana Patients August 16, 2017 David Hodes Compliance and Regulations, New York 0 Comments The New York State Department of Health announced on August 8 a new set of regulations that will continue the expansion of the state's medical marijuana program, while improving its experience for patients, practitioners and registered organizations alike. Once adopted, the new… Read More→