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Diversity of Molecular Targets and Signalling Pathways for CBD

By |2020-12-10T10:52:45+00:0010 December 2020|

Cannabis has been used both recreationally and medicinally for thousands of years, yet the mechanisms through which cannabis compounds affect the human body remain relatively unclear. Many studies have indicated that cannabis may be helpful in the treatment of various medical conditions and illnesses. Cannabidiol – [...]

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The Use of Medical Cannabis in Treating Multiple Sclerosis

By |2020-06-03T09:42:43+01:003 June 2020|

In recent years, a number of cannabis-based medicinal products have been investigated for their potential in treating symptoms associated with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Multiple sclerosis is a chronic condition of the nervous system affecting no two patients the same.  Common features include visual disturbances, muscle weakness, [...]

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Economic Evaluation of a Cannabinoid Oil for Treatment Resistant Epilepsy in Dravet Syndrome

By |2020-05-26T15:32:04+01:0026 May 2020|

Dravet Syndrome is a rare childhood epilepsy syndrome that is commonly associated with treatment-resistant epilepsy, despite best medical treatment. It is estimated that one in 15,700 children will be diagnosed with the condition, most of which will experience seizures in their first year of life. The [...]

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Exploring Drug–Drug Interactions with Epilepsy Treatments when Combined with Cannabidiol in Patients with Epilepsy

By |2020-05-18T13:14:05+01:0018 May 2020|

As medical cannabis products have gained increasing attention throughout the world, and particularly in the UK, perhaps one of the most discussed areas of research is that of the potential of cannabinoids in Epilepsy treatments. In 2018, the government rescheduled cannabis following in response to evidence [...]

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