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Navigating medical cannabis in Europe
Lorna Rothery spoke to Rainer Krüger from the recently formed European Cannabis Association about how the organisation is supporting the development of a stable...
Chemists are working towards a marijuana breath analyser
A University of California, Los Angeles team are getting closer to developing a handheld tool marijuana breath analyser.
The marijuana breath analyser device uses a...
Researchers reveal the mechanisms behind acute kidney injury
An interdisciplinary research team has used single-cell sequencing techniques to uncover the molecular processes associated with acute kidney injury.
Acute kidney injury is a common...
Using cannabis for chronic pain linked with small risk of heart problems
Using cannabis for chronic pain is associated with a higher risk of heart rhythm disorders, according to new research.
Medical cannabis for chronic pain is...
What are the benefits of CBD oil?
Learn everything you need to know about the benefits of CBD oil, including pain relief, sleep support and skincare.
CBD oil is known to offer...
Fluence and REMY LED lighting collaboration flourishes at leading Israeli cannabis farms
Fluence and REMY energy-efficient LED lighting collaboration revolutionises Israel's cannabis farms.
Fluence Bioengineering, Inc. (Fluence), a leading global provider of energy-efficient LED lighting solutions for...
Cannabidiol halves treatment-resistant anxiety symptoms in young people
A pilot study revealed that cannabidiol potentially halves the severity of symptoms from treatment-resistant anxiety in young people.
The Cannabidiol Youth Anxiety Pilot Study, led...
Opioids versus medicinal cannabis for chronic pain
The topic of opioids versus medicinal cannabis for chronic pain is widely discussed with researchers and medical professionals taking a firm stance. Here, medicinal...
Are cannabinoid therapies the future of chronic pain management?
Health Europa Quarterly spoke to Dr Mikael Sodergren who leads the Medical Cannabis Research Group at Imperial College London about his research on novel...
Study finds high doses of cannabidiol do not affect driving ability
A new study looks at the effects of cannabidiol on driving and found high doses do not impact driving ability or cognitive skills.
Cannabidiol, also...
Using medical cannabis for cancer reduces painkiller usage
A new study finds that using medicinal cannabis for cancer can reduce pain and the need for opiate painkillers.
A comprehensive assessment of the benefits...
Top five health benefits of CBD
CBD has been hailed as a miracle drug in recent years, with a multitude of scientific and anecdotal evidence claiming it can cure and...
Growing the UK medical cannabis sector through exportation
Jonathan Hodgson, the CEO of Rokshaw Laboratories, and Pierre van Weperen, the CEO of Grow Pharma ltd., outline the vast benefits of exporting medical...
An evidence-based approach to understanding the effects of THC
Australian medical cannabis pioneers, LeafCann, provide a detailed analysis of the effects of THC, examining the potential risks imposed by the cannabis compound.
In this...
Study reveals dangers of driving after smoking cannabis
A comprehensive, two-year randomised trial has unveiled the effects of driving after smoking cannabis, illustrating the risks of getting behind the wheel under the...
Cannabinol found to protect against neurodegenerative diseases
Groundbreaking research has found that cannabinol (CBN), one of the less famous compounds of cannabis, may potentially aid in preventing and treating age-related neurodegenerative...
Cephyra – The next evolution in essential oils
Leafcann® explains how its specialised, consumable GMP botanical extracts mark a new era for essential oils.
The Cephyra® range is a new class of essential...
The world’s first carbon-negative medical cannabis cultivation facility
The UK medical cannabis industry is set to become greener than ever, with the development of the world's first carbon-negative cannabis cultivation facility.
Glass Pharms...
Epileptic seizure frequency fell by 86% in kids treated with medicinal cannabis
A new study found that epileptic seizure frequency fell by an average of 86% amongst 10 children treated with whole-plant medicinal cannabis.
Whole plant medicinal...
PURE5 MAX technology: Revolutionising cannabis oil extraction
Industry-leading plant extraction and post-processing company PURE5 bring you their new machine for raw cannabis oil extraction, and flower remediation called the MAX.
The...
