Millions of Brits using street cannabis to treat chronic health conditions
A new poll conducted by the Centre for Medicinal Cannabis and CPASS by YouGov has shown the full extent of illicit cannabis use in...
Could AI improve care for patients with kidney failure?
A new study has shown that artificial intelligence technology may improve care for patients needing dialysis.
Machine learning, a form of artificial intelligence, may help...
How companies can sign up to the UK’s new CBD regulation body
Today marks the launch of the new regulatory body for CBD products in the UK.
The new CBD regulation body, the Association for the Cannabinoid...
Medical cannabis in Gibraltar now legal for patients
Patients in Gibraltar will finally get access to medical cannabis.
HM Government of Gibraltar recently announced the publication of the Drugs (Misuse) (Amendment) Regulations 2019,...
Scientists undertake anorexia psilocybin treatment study
A new wave of scientific research looking at psilocybin could offer promise for the treatment of a number of mental and medical conditions –...
Could virtual reality help people to combat chronic pain?
Icebergs, oceans and sprawling landscapes – could these tranquil scenes be beneficial for people suffering with chronic pain?
Scientists from Imperial College London have found...
Placenta imaging method may aid diagnosis of pregnancy complications
An NIH-funded study has shown that a new placenta imaging method may be beneficial for the early detection of a number of pregnancy complications.
A...
Attention on sleep to prevent stroke in spinal injury patients
A University of Calgary-led study finds disturbed breathing during sleep may increase risk of stroke.
A new study led by a University of Calgary researcher...
Public health: nature better than tech for reducing air pollution
Adding plants and trees to the landscapes near factories and other pollution sources could reduce air pollution by an average of 27%, new research...
Project Twenty21: Europe’s largest medical cannabis patient trial launches
Europe’s first medical cannabis patient registry was launched today by drug reform campaigning body Drug Science.
Project TWENTY21, to be led by drug specialist and...
Clinical trials anticipated for treating pancreatic cancer with cannabis
A flavonoid of cannabis – FBL-03G – has been granted Orphan drug status by the United States Food and Drug Administration.
It is anticipated this...
Could prenatal pollution exposure be linked to ADHD and autism?
New research has drawn links between prenatal exposure to pollution and brain changes that are linked to certain behavioural problems.
Over the past few decades,...
FlowStore Systems Ltd: the Gateshead Clinical Computer Cart
FlowStore Systems Ltd explain how they were able to customise a solution for Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Gateshead and how their creation could be rolled...
Structure of a novel enzyme linked to cell growth and cancer cracked
A new UC Riverside-led study could lead to the development of drugs that target liver and other cancers.
RNA, or ribonucleic acid, is present in...
Memory and sleep: circuit responsible for building memories identified
The nucleus reuniens may be responsible for co-ordinating activity between the prefrontal cortex and hippocampus, according to a new study.
The link between memory and...
Snail venom to pain relief: how conotoxins can be used in pain therapy
Conotoxins, found in the venom of the one of the sea’s deadliest creatures, the cone snail, have the potential to become a new class...
New trade association launched to lead CBD industry regulation
The Association for the Cannabinoid Industry (ACI) is set to lead the charge for CBD industry regulation.
Following an extensive six-month consultation with key stakeholders...
FGM: is there a link between the clitoris and reproduction?
A recent review has highlighted evidence that the female clitoris is important for reproduction – not just pleasure.
Across the world, in many countries and...
Europe setting standards for cannabis products
The regulatory path to date hasn’t been smooth, its time regulators consider the best way to protect European consumers by setting standards for cannabis...
Into The Wild world of branding cannabis
ITW Global stands for Into The Wild, here Co-Founder and Brand Architect Effie Polyzogopoulou, gives us a peek behind the global branding agency.
Structured for...