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Serious Conditions Are Responding To Cannabinoid Therapy

Peninsula Alternative Health

As medical cannabis emerges from the dark days of prohibition, researchers are finding a wide range of conditions responding successfully to it. clinical research is extremely difficult to conduct. Epilepsy Seizure disorders are on the list of qualifying conditions for most medical cannabis states. References Staff, T.

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3 Ways Florida Medical Marijuana Can Be Used to Fight Cancer

FloridaMarijuana.net

According to the American Cancer Society , in 2018 there will be 1,735,350 new cases of cancer diagnosed and 610,000 cancer deaths in the United States. The American Cancer Society reported that studies have consistently shown that during clinical trials patients who used marijuana extracts needed less pain medicine and opioids.

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Cannabis as a cancer cure: what is the research and where is it going?

The Cannigma

Patients are often left to their own devices when looking into cannabis and cancer, given the lack of clinical evidence, and stigma surrounding the use of the plant as medicine. Individuals who use cannabis-based medications often want to cure their cancer, not just reduce the symptoms that come with the condition. The answer: Maybe!

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What is CBN (Cannabinol)? How does the natural byproduct of THC work?

The Cannigma

CBN’s ability to target CB2 receptors, in comparison to THC (which prefers the CB1 receptor), gives it better credibility in treating autoimmune conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, and inflammatory bowel disease. What can the current clinical trials tell us? Where can I buy CBN? Is it even legal?

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The Cannabis Cancer Connection

Project CBD

As part of the approval process for all markets, they have conducted critical Phase 2 studies on various conditions, including cancer. They conducted a double-blind, placebo-controlled phase 2 clinical trial using Sativex® in conjunction with temozolomide to treat recurrent glioblastoma multiforme (GBM).

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Why more Parkinson’s patients don’t use cannabis

The Cannigma

Any future research or clinical trials targeting the efficacy of cannabis should clearly define these recommendations for use and prioritize the communication of such recommendations to enrolled participants,” they added. The post Why more Parkinson’s patients don’t use cannabis appeared first on The Cannigma.

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The Top Medical Cannabis Research of 2017

MGC Pharma

The Top Medical Cannabis Research of 2017 A word from Ron Lipsky, Manager of Business Development and International Relations at MGC Pharmaceuticals MGC Pharma is still riding off the success of 2017 as we progress into 2018, with many exciting developments on the horizon.