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NewBridge Global Ventures: improving cannabis extraction efficiency

NewBridge Global Ventures: improving cannabis extraction efficiency

NewBridge Global Ventures, Inc. is dramatically improving the efficiency of cannabis extraction, discover more as John A MacKay explores. Starting at the end is just...
KannaSwiss: Europe’s leader in CBD research and production

KannaSwiss: Europe’s leader in CBD research and production

In the emerging cannabis space, KannaSwiss is striving to push the boundaries of CBD research, quality and delivery. The CBD industry has enjoyed a rapid...
LGC Capital seeks new opportunities in the cannabis industry

LGC Capital seeks new opportunities in the cannabis industry

LGC Capital aims to secure one of the largest accumulations of cannabis plantations in the world and is actively looking to invest in companies...
Let's talk compliance with Cannabis Compliance Inc.

Let’s talk compliance with Cannabis Compliance Inc.

In a world rapidly heading towards the legalisation of medical cannabis, issues around compliance are more relevant than ever – we explore with Cannabis...
Exploring patient experience with Aurora Cannabis

Exploring patient experience with Aurora Cannabis

While research and medical understanding has grown, there’s still much to learn about cannabis and its medical applications. Aurora Cannabis shares its story. While most...
What’s the deal with cannabis affecting testicular function?

What’s the deal with cannabis affecting testicular function?

Although previous studies have shown smoking cannabis adversely affects testicular function, new results suggest this may not be the case. Published in Human Reproduction, unexpected...
Could the UK be a leader in the medical cannabis industry?

The union of Cannabics Pharmaceuticals and NewCanna Hub

Cannabics Pharmaceuticals and NewCanna Hub are set to collaborate to manufacture and market Cannabics' SR Capsules in Colombia. Cannabics Pharmaceuticals Inc. a leader in personalised...
The case for an EU resolution on medical cannabis

The case for an EU resolution on medical cannabis

Miriam Dalli MEP believes that denying a patient knowledge and access to a therapy that relieves pain and suffering violates their basic human rights....
Will Europe be the world’s largest medical cannabis market?

Will Europe be the world’s largest medical cannabis market?

According to Prohibition Partners and the Davos World Economic Forum, Europe’s medical cannabis market could double in size in 2019. The European cannabis market’s value...
Malta: a centre of excellence for medical cannabis

Malta: a centre of excellence for medical cannabis

Malta is a small country with big ambitions to reinvent itself as the medical cannabis capital of Europe. Speaking at the Medical Cannabis World...
How to deal with the medical cannabis dilemma

How to deal with the medical cannabis dilemma

Dr Franjo Grotenhermen, the executive director of the International Association for Cannabinoid Medicines, reflects on the legal challenges around medical cannabis. There is a general...
Safeguarding patient access to medical cannabis in Canada

Safeguarding patient access to medical cannabis in Canada

James O’Hara, the president and CEO of Canadians for Fair Access to Medical Marijuana, considers the implications of ‘Legalisation Day’ for medical cannabis patients...
Available on prescription? The complicated picture of medical cannabis in the UK

Available on prescription? The complicated picture of medical cannabis in the UK

It is doctors’ conservatism and not government regulations that is holding back patient access to medical cannabis in the UK, says Professor Mike Barnes. In...
Medicinal cannabis or recreational cannabis?

Medicinal cannabis or recreational cannabis?

Senator Matteo Mantero has filed a bill to legalise the cultivation, processing and sale of light drugs, suggesting for individuals to cultivate their own...
European Union history in the making with legalising medical cannabis

European Union history in the making with legalising medical cannabis

Laying the groundwork for legalising medical cannabis, the European Union is beginning to outline a harmonised set of laws across Europe. Medical cannabis is inching...
Blockchain in healthcare: medical cannabis prescription service

Blockchain in healthcare: medical cannabis prescription service

German start-up, MedPayRx, is piloting blockchain in healthcare, with a digital prescription service that bills products, such as medical cannabis, in the form of...
The global alliance of Tilray and Novartis – revolutionising medicinal cannabis

The global alliance of Tilray and Novartis – revolutionising medicinal cannabis

An evolution of the existing alliance between Tilray and Novartis Group is set to increase availability of high-quality medicinal cannabis across the world. Tilray Canada...
Motor neuron disease symptoms may be relieved by cannabis sativa plant

Motor neuron disease symptoms may be relieved by cannabis sativa plant

An oral spray containing two compounds derived from the cannabis sativa plant reduces spasticity in patients experiencing motor neuron disease symptoms. Researchers from San Raffaele...
Medical cannabis to be licensed in Greece

Medical cannabis to be licensed in Greece

In an attempt to tap into the market worth billions, earlier this week Greece issued the first licence to private companies allowing the growth...
The growth of medical cannabis in Europe

The growth of medical cannabis in Europe

Stephen Murphy, the co-founder and managing director of Prohibition Partners, shares his thoughts on the evolving landscape of medical cannabis in Europe and looks...

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