Cannabis Science & Health
Is "Problem" Cannabis Use A Covid-19 Risk Factor?
Research indicates problematic marijuana use is correlated with poorer Covid-19 outcomes.
Cancer Patients Use Less Marijuana Than the General Public
A new study from researchers at Massey Cancer Center shows that as many states were legalizing recreational marijuana, cancer patients continued to abstain in large numbers.
Most Cannabis Labs Correctly Test THC and CBD in Hemp Oil, NIST Study Finds
The majority of cannabis testing labs in the US appear to correctly quantify the amount of THC and CBD in hemp oil products, according to a new report from the federal agency.
Endocannabinoid Release Can Combat Seizures But Leads to Stroke-like Aftereffects, Study Finds
The findings could help guide the development of new drugs that are able to dampen the strength of epileptic seizures and reduce their potential aftereffects.
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.
CPC vs Legacy Chromatography
RotaChrom’s chief product officer, Andras Gaspar, outlines the key differences between current and traditional chromatography.
A Recap of ASTM’s Workshop on Measuring Elemental Contaminants in Cannabis and Hemp Consumer Products
Rob Thomas recaps ASTM's recent three-day workshop on heavy metal contaminants in cannabis, and just what can be done about them.
