FDA Approves Epidiolex to Treat Seizures From Tuberous Sclerosis
The cannabis-derived oral spray can now be prescribed for seizures associated with tuberous sclerosis complex (TCS), a rare genetic condition that causes benign tumors to develop in different parts of the body.
High Doses of CBD Can Help Treat Cannabis Dependence, Study Finds
According to the new study from Lancet Psychiatry, a promising treatment for cannabis dependence could be right within reach of many cannabis consumers: CBD.
Sapphire Medical Clinic Funds Treatment for First Medical Cannabis Patient for One Year
Sapphire Medical Clinics, one of the few medical cannabis clinics in the UK, has guaranteed the treatment of its first patient for one year.
Why Do Some Hemp Crops Produce Too Much THC? This New Study Aims to Find Out
Which factors are tipping these THC concentrations over the legal limit? The soil? The sun? The strain? Right now, it’s not entirely clear. But one research group at West Virginia University want to change that.
Cannabis Could be a Promising Treatment for Sickle Cell Disease, Clinical Trial Concludes
The disease's painful symptoms are often treated with prescription opioids. But a new clinical trial has found that cannabis could be a promising, and safer, substitute.
Canadian Hospitals Launch Medical Cannabis Trial
Conducted over six months, the study hopes to include 2,000 patients from across Canada who live with chronic pain, insomnia, anxiety, and depression.
Managing a Cannabis Lab
Managing any lab can be challenging in the best of times, but managing a cannabis testing lab comes with a unique set of concerns, as Swetha Kaul explains.
Cannabis Extraction Essentials
Vince McLeod details the rules and tips for safe, effective cannabis extractions in the lab
THC Can Reduce Sociability in Mice, Study Finds
While cannabis is often associated with social settings, new research has found that exposure to the drug can increase social isolation – at least, in mice.
