Cannabis Science & Health
The Role of ICP-MS in Understanding the Toxicological Link Between Lead Contamination in Cannabis and Hemp Products and Human Disease – Part 2
In the second part of his article, Robert Thomas, a leading heavy metals expert in the cannabis testing sector and principle of the consulting company Scientific Solutions, explains just how inductively coupled plasma-mass-spectrometry (ICP-MS) can lower the regulatory demands of cannabis testing to better understand the link between lead toxicity and human disease.
Fighting Poor Air Quality in Cannabis Cultivation: A Q&A With Filtr Revolution
With more states permitting cannabis cultivation every year, the need to curb marijuana’s aroma is ever-growing. But how can it be done? Analytical Cannabis spoke to Filtr Revolution to find out.
Cannabis-related Vomiting is on the Rise in Colorado, Study Finds
The investigation found that the presence of recreational cannabis dispensaries in a county was associated with an increased number of vomiting-related emergency department visits at local hospitals.
LSD Use is Safe in Healthy Adults, Review Finds
The researchers from the University of Basel concluded that LSD caused no acute psychological or physical harm to the participants.
Looking into the Future of Cannabinoid Profiling: A Q&A With Tania Sasaki
Sasaki of Confidence Analytics spoke with Analytical Cannabis about the future of cannabinoid profiling and the cannabis testing sector as a whole.
Most Dispensary Staff Do Not Discuss Risks of Cannabis with Medical Use Consumers, Study Finds
Dispensary staff routinely advise medical cannabis consumers about safe storage and common adverse events, but few counsel patients about cannabis use disorder or other risks, according to new research.
FDA and CDC Issue Warnings on Delta-8 THC Products
Jointly issued on September 14, 2021, the notices say that the popular derivative of THC comes with “serious health risks” and that those selling delta-8 products should provide information about the compound’s psychoactive qualities.
How Can Colorado Cannabis Labs Prepare for Vapor Testing?
While vapor testing methods already exist for tobacco e-cigarettes, this is uncharted territory for the cannabis sector. So how can companies adapt?
Prescribe Medical Cannabis to Patients with Chronic Pain, Experts Recommend
This new advice from the British Medical Journal applies to adults and children living with moderate-to-severe levels of chronic pain.
Why One Cannabis Lab is No Longer Testing Delta-8 THC
Delta-8 THC is more popular than ever. But one cannabis lab in Massachusetts has stopped testing products containing the THC variant all together. Analytical Cannabis caught up with its founder to find out more.
