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Serious Conditions Are Responding To Cannabinoid Therapy

Peninsula Alternative Health

Epilepsy Seizure disorders are on the list of qualifying conditions for most medical cannabis states. Because nearly one-third of patients with epilepsy are not getting the results they want from conventional treatments, they are eager to experiment with natural cannabinoid therapy. References Staff, T.

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New Study Aims To Learn If Cannabis Can Help Treat Autism

MedicalJane

The United States Department of Defense and GW Pharmaceuticals are collaborating on a new clinical trial at the Montefiore Medical Center in New York. Dr. Eric Hollander, the Director of the Autism and Obsessive Compulsive Spectrum Program and Anxiety and Depression Program at Montefiore Hospital, is leading the clinical trial.

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New Study To Test Effectiveness Of Cannabis Compound CBDV In Treating Autism

Puff Puff Post

Previous success from treating epilepsy with Cannabinoids now motivates doctors to investigate the plant’s effectiveness in treating symptoms of autism. The possibility of treating the symptoms associated with autism originated when the FDA approved Epidoliolex in 2018.

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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.

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

The Cannigma

When CBN was studied without barbiturates (prescription sedative medications typically used for epilepsy), the combination of CBN and THC produced greater sedation together than either cannabinoid alone. What can the current clinical trials tell us? Where can I buy CBN? Is it even legal?

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Not-very-NICE: UK Cannabis Policy and Harm to Patients

CannaTech

In the UK, cannabis-based medicinal products (CBMP) were legalized in November 2018. Last week NICE released the first draft of their evidence-based guidelines, concluding it could not recommend CBMPs for routine use because of high cost and a dearth of clinical trial evidence.

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The Science Behind Medical Marijuana: Exploring Cannabinoids and Their Therapeutic Effects

MMJ Recs

Epilepsy Management: CBD, in particular, has emerged as an effective treatment for epilepsy, especially in individuals with rare and severe forms of the condition. For example, the discovery of CBD’s effectiveness in managing epilepsy led to the development of Epidiolex, the first FDA-approved medication derived from marijuana.