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Treating multiple sclerosis pain and spasticity with cannabinoids
A recent review article published in the January 2016 issue of Current Treatment Options in Neurology has taken a closer look at the effectiveness of cannabinoids for managing MS pain and spasticity. According to the Multiple…
Germany: Cannabis flowers will be available on prescription for medicinal purposes from March 2017 on according to a law passed by the Bundestag
The German Bundestag, the lower house of parliament, on 19 January passed a law that legalizes the use of cannabis for medicinal purposes. The law was adopted unanimously by the members of the Bundestag without…
CBD eye drops: a new frontier for ocular pain
Pain in the eye? Pain perception is a critical self-defence mechanism for the body. It tells us to steer clear of adverse stimuli — think of a hand over a flame. Ocular pain, a source of acute discomfort, may…
National Academies report on health effects of cannabis and cannabinoids
A new report released on January 12 by the Health and Medicine Division of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine examines the health effects of cannabis and cannabinoids. The report was produced by a committee…
An increased intake of olive oil in mice increased the number of CB2 receptors
A diet enriched with olive oil significantly increased the number of CB2 receptors in fat tissue of mice and reduced inflammation and proliferation of mice adipose tissue. This is the result of research at the…
Legalisation of cannabis for medical use is associated with reduced fatalities due to traffic accidents in the USA
The implementation of medical cannabis laws in many states of the USA resulted in an immediate reduction in traffic fatalities in young and middle-aged drivers. This is the result of an analysis using data from the…
Cannabidiol fights cervical cancer in vitro better than whole cannabis extracts
A recent study from South Africa contradicts the existence of an entourage effect — at least when it comes to the treatment of human cervical cancer cells. There is a debate around medical cannabis concerning…
Cannabis use in cancer patients halves risk of death in hospital
Cannabis use was associated with a 59% reduced risk of death in hospital. For cancer patients, the risk of dying in hospital was 56% lower in cannabis users than non-users. This is the result of an analysis of hospital…