Technology and healthcare: working together for a healthier future
As technology has evolved, so too has our ability to offer better healthcare and surgery.
So, how are technology and healthcare working together to revolutionise...
First medical cannabis clinic outside London receives CQC licence
For the first time, a medical cannabis clinic outside of London has been granted a licence to prescribe cannabis
MyAccess Clinics is the first medical...
WHO emphasises how the arts can improve health
Can we dance our way to better health? For the first time, there has been a comprehensive review of the connections between art and...
Cardiologists establish how e-cigarettes damage the brain, blood vessels and lungs
Cardiologists have issued a stark warning about the dangers of how e-cigarettes damage the brain, blood vessels and lungs, particularly for young people.
The study, published...
Alzheimer’s Research UK calls for more funding from NHS
Alzheimer's Research UK is calling on all political parties to drive forward efforts to find life-changing treatments for dementia – by urging them to...
LEDs are spearheading the next wave of innovation in medicinal cannabis cultivation
More and more countries are relying on the medical effects of cannabis. Medicinal cannabis cultivation and the exact ingredients are due to the right...
The evolving world of quality and compliance for the global medical cannabis sector
Global medical cannabis is a compliance business, want to know how Cannabis OneFive Inc. can help?
Regulators tend to draw on precedents from the pharmaceutical,...
Gene patent reform in the US and the knock-on effect in Europe
Rosie McDowell, an attorney at EIP shares her thoughts on gene patent reform and the potential impact it might have across the globe.
This year...
Ebola vaccine authorised by European Commission
The European Commission has granted its first ever marketing authorisation for a vaccine protecting patients against Ebola.
The Commission has adopted a decision granting authorisation...
Scientus Pharma: solving drug development challenges for cannabinoid-based drugs
Scientus Pharma have already uncovered areas of remarkable potential with a focus on practical applications, could drug development challenges be solved?
Here, we learn how...
Age-related macular degeneration to affect 77 million Europeans by 2050
The leading cause of irreversible blindness and severely impaired eyesight – age-related macular degeneration (AMD) – is expected to affect 77 million Europeans by...
Retinal imaging technology for early detection of Alzheimer’s disease
A new breakthrough technology could help early diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease.
This innovative imaging technology – retinal hyperspectral imaging – allows for the analysis of...
Lung Cancer Awareness: EU focus to reduce deaths and beat cancer
November is Lung Cancer Awareness month and EU bodies are joining forces to help beat the disease – encouraging the adoption of a parliamentary...
Clinical trial initiated for smart technology lymphoma cancer diagnosis
Clinical trials are being initiated for the use of a ground-breaking smart needle that could revolutionise the way we diagnose some types of cancer.
A...
Breakthrough for sepsis with new tech for measuring white blood cells
A new way of measuring white blood cell function offers better insights to help patients with sepsis.
The development of this technology for measuring white...
Call for urgent research as cannabis use links to stroke and heart problems
A new study has called for urgent research into the health effects of cannabis when not used for medical purposes.
Two new preliminary studies –...
Lack of regulation a barrier to trust in UK cannabis industry
Last week saw the launch of a ground-breaking new industry body to foster a legally compliant, socially responsible and innovative cannabinoid industry.
The launch highlighted...
World’s largest producer of CBD experiences rapid growth
The world’s largest processor of CBD has experienced rapid growth since first opening its doors.
Mile High Labs International Limited, the world’s largest producer of...
Calls for government to accelerate research following cannabis oil approval
Campaign groups and charities are calling on the UK government to accelerate cannabis research following the NICE approval of two cannabis medicines.
For the first...
Budworkz: a new employment app for cannabis industry jobs
Budworkz is seeking investment to launch the app that aims to help connect employers in the cannabis industry with employees seeking gainful employment in...