Epidyolex Receives UK Approval to Treat Seizures From Tuberous Sclerosis
The cannabis-derived oral spray can now be prescribed for seizures associated with tuberous sclerosis complex, a rare genetic condition that causes benign tumors to develop in different parts of the body.
Epilepsy Patients Who Use Commercial CBD Products Have Higher Quality of Life, Study Finds
The researchers say that the observed improvements to patient quality of life highlight the need for controlled trials looking at non-pharmaceutical CBD products, to evaluate if and how they can be used most effectively by people with epilepsy.
CBD Can Help to Heal Oral Ulcers, Study Suggests
New research suggests that CBD can help to speed up healing and reduce the pain associated with oral ulcers.
Daily Cannabis Use Linked to Reduced Neuroinflammation in People With HIV
The researchers say that their findings demonstrate a need for more targeted studies exploring frequent cannabis use and its effect on cognition in people with HIV.
New Trial Will Test if a Cannabis Spray Can Treat Aggressive Brain Tumors
Two thirds of the participants will be given a combination of temozolomide chemotherapy and Sativex to treat their glioblastomas, while one third will be given temozolomide and a placebo.
Second-hand Cannabis Smoke Exposure Associated with Respiratory Infections in Children
The researchers found a significant association between a child’s exposure to second-hand cannabis smoke from a parent and an increased likelihood of catching a viral respiratory infection, including the common cold and bronchiolitis.
Hot Hemp is Down to Genetics, Not Environmental Stresses, Study Claims
A new study has found that environmental factors have little effect on whether hemp exceeds its THC limits. Instead, the researchers say, hot hemp plants are a result of genetics.
Mapping Specific Neural Circuits to Individual Variations of Mental Illness
Elucidating the neural effects of psychedelics like LSD is helping to advance our understanding of the treatment strategies for a range of mental health illnesses.
Island of Guernsey Gives Green Light For Medical Cannabis Cultivation
Businesses on the island can now apply to cultivate cannabis for medical use.
