Normal people: cannabis and policy in Norway
Ester Nafstad, Manager of Norwegian cannabis advocacy body Normal, tells MCN publication about the chapter’s goals and the need for reform of cannabis policy...
From plant to patients: pharmaceutical grade cannabis solutions
Combining the best of science and agritech to pave the path for pharmaceutical grade cannabis solutions.
Natural products have been the backbone of traditional healing...
Expanding the boundaries of medical cannabis clinical evidence
Expanding the boundaries of medical cannabis clinical evidence; removing barriers to medical cannabis practice.
In this article, Amit Sade, of Sade Group, discusses expanding medical...
Study shows triple-combination therapy reduces COPD exacerbations
Results from a Phase III trial have shown how a triple-combination therapy reduces the rate of moderate or severe COPD exacerbations.
The results from the...
EIT Health hackathon: solutions for women’s health and digital therapeutics
The annual EIT Health hackathon will be taking place virtually this year – aiming to find solutions for women’s health and digital therapeutics.
The EIT...
Shipping medical cannabis: a Dutch perspective
Malti Ramdharie of CIBG tells MCN about the shipping and supply of medical cannabis in the Netherlands.
Dutch patients have been able to access medical...
Ultra-processed foods: an EU health crisis
Many European countries have seen a dramatic increase in the consumption of ultra-processed foods in recent decades, with research estimating that these food products...
Creating market-leading cannabis-infused products for Europe
Premium cannabis-infused products built on cutting edge extraction, purification and emulsion technologies will win against generic, undifferentiated products.
Europe has seen significant investment and advancement...
Horizon Europe to boost health innovation for vulnerable populations
A budget €100bn is being proposed for Horizon Europe, with funds allocated for health support for vulnerable populations, such as the elderly, very young,...
Policy, accessibility, and human rights in Malta
Andrew Bonello, President of Releaf Malta, speaks to MCN about policy, accessibility, human rights, and medical cannabis in Malta and the issues patients still...
COVID-19 infection control training launched for UK workforce
An online employee infection control training and business certification programme that is helping beat COVID-19 in Australia has been launched in the UK.
The COVID-19...
Cannaponics: cultivation and revitalisation in Western Australia
“This movement is more than just a phenomenon, it is a necessity. At Cannaponics Limited we are committed to leading a movement, not just...
Hemp Futures: a growing hemp producer in Estonia
Stephen J Wyatt, founder and CEO of Hemp Futures, based in Estonia, tells MCN about the importance of customer engagement and accountability.
Estonia-based CBD producer...
The bright future of the CBD market and the impact of COVID-19
SovereignPort CEO Sarah Roberts Yetman speaks to MCN about the future of the global CBD market and fears over the long term impact of COVID-19.
Sarah...
Medical cannabis policy and practice in Germany
Dr Franjo Grotenhermen tells MCN about medical cannabis policy and practice in Germany.
Doctor, author and cannabis advocate Dr Franjo Grotenhermen is founder and Executive...
Planning ahead: the global implications of growing ageing populations
People across the world are living longer thanks to better healthcare. Now, a new study is helping policymakers prepare for the challenges of global...
Mooevo expands mobility solutions in the COVID-19 hospital at IFEMA
Thanks to an unexpected experience at the current IFEMA Hospital, Mooevo’s engineers have started designing new models to offer new mobility solutions.
Turning reduced mobility...
Is technology a distraction or a salvation for the NHS during COVID-19?
Krittika Bhattacharya and Rory Tanner of the Health Tech Alliance explore the potential of technology to support the health sector during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Technology...
Active Citizenship Network: “For vaccination? Come back. I can’t tell you when.”
The Active Citizenship Network’s Mariano Votta and Maira Cardillo detail the impact of COVID-19 on vaccination efforts across Italy.
The situation is fraught: even within...
European Federation of Nurses on Florence Nightingale’s legacy
European Federation of Nurses Associations Secretary General Paul De Raeve and President Elisabeth Adams detail the ways in which EFN’s current lobbying efforts parallel...