Cannabis research, innovation, and policy in Australia
Professor Jennifer Martin, Chair of Clinical Pharmacology at the University of Newcastle and Director of the Australia Centre for Cannabinoid Clinical and Research Excellence,...
Cannabis culture: a Latin American perspective
Writer and entrepreneur Simon Espinosa tells MCN about cannabis culture and the future of the industry in Latin America.
Trilingual writer and entrepreneur Simon Espinosa...
Finsen Tech: the role of ultraviolet light for infection prevention
UVC specialist Finsen Tech showcases the role of ultraviolet light in preventing the spread of infection.
Finsen Tech is an international EPA-registered manufacturer and provider...
Tell us about your way of working with chronic pain and win!
The Active Citizenship Network (ACN) has launched the third edition of the ‘European Civic Prize on Chronic Pain – Collection of Good Practices’.
In the...
Newly designed air filter can ‘catch and kill’ COVID-19
Researchers have created a new air filter that they say can kill COVID-19 instantly.
The researchers from the University of Houston reported that virus tests...
Infection prevention: you’ve done everything right – now protect the site
PrevahexCHX™ antimicrobial dressings use a unique antimicrobial impregnated technology in thin film polymers that is revolutionising the final step in infection prevention.
Preventing healthcare-associated infections...
The Center for Medicinal Cannabis Research with Dr Igor Grant
In this article, Dr Igor Grant explores the work of the Center for Medicinal Cannabis Research.
When the Center for Medicinal Cannabis Research at UC...
Online chat can reduce strain on healthcare and offer COVID-19 guidance
New research has highlighted how online chatbots can help to ease the burden on healthcare services, not only for critical care but also to...
Supporting frontline nurses’ mental health and wellbeing during COVID-19
The European Federation of Nurses Associations (EFN) and GAMIAN-Europe have released a joint statement calling for the prioritisation of frontline workers mental health and...
Infection control: in the COVID-19 era, Novaerus clears the air
A small Irish company, Novaerus, plays a big role in infection control as the world returns to work in the COVID-19 era.
As the world...
New research explores infection control changes in dentistry
New research has explored the impacts of infection control and other changes influenced by the pandemic on dentistry.
The research, conducted by the International Academy...
New review shows telehealth more effective for therapy delivery
A new review and analysis has demonstrated that telehealth delivery of cognitive behavioural therapy is more effective than face-to face.
The review, carried out by...
‘A national disgrace’: call to improve medical cannabis access in the UK
A campaigner has urged the UK government to improve access to medical cannabis prescriptions as restrictive guidance from NICE and the BPNA has meant...
“Come out firing”: Australian cannabis growth continues
With Australia’s cannabis industry growing exponentially, could legislation become more progressive?
With Australia’s cannabis economy growing exponentially following the country’s 2016 move to permit the...
Key genes could regulate T cells to treat autoimmune diseases and cancer
Researchers have discovered a way to control regulatory T cells that help the human body’s immune response.
The researchers at Salk, led by Ye Zheng,...
Cumberlege review: law firm seeks redress and accountability
Global law firm PGMBM has welcomed the publication of the Cumberlege review, an independent report into the safety and side-effects of treatments recommended and...
Almost half of children not using proper hand hygiene at school
A new survey has revealed that almost half of children aged five to 10 years old are not practising proper hand hygiene by using...
What happened to cannabis stocks?
MCN examines the factors affecting the falling value of cannabis stocks and investigates whether investing in the industry is worth the risk in 2020.
Investors...
Cannabis law and policy in Gibraltar
Hassans International Law Firm Limited Partner Aaron Payas, CFA gives MCN an overview of Gibraltar’s cannabis landscape.
In October 2019, the government of Gibraltar approved...
Hygiene matters: guarding patients against healthcare-acquired infections
Ireland’s CMC Hygea Ltd has developed answers to some of the most pressing issues in preventing healthcare-acquired infections.
Until recently, preoccupation with infection control matters...