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Why are cannabis consumers being denied life-saving organ transplants?

By |2022-10-28T21:13:24+01:0028 October 2022|

With many patients being denied life-saving transplants due to cannabis use, new research calls for a fresh approach.  New findings published this month question the thinking that cannabis consumption may be a risk factor for complications following organ transplants.  Despite a lack of conclusive evidence, patients have [...]

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Women want more information about cannabis, says survey

By |2022-10-28T21:13:04+01:0028 October 2022|

A new survey from the US has found that over 60% of women are ‘cannabis curious’, with many interested in it for a number of health and wellness reasons. Increasing numbers of women are expressing an interest in cannabis for health and wellness purposes, from menopause [...]

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Ask the expert: Could fibromyalgia be linked to endocannabinoid system deficiency?

By |2022-10-28T21:12:47+01:0028 October 2022|

Is it true that hard-to-treat conditions such as fibromyalgia could be linked to a deficiency of the endocannabinoid system (ECS)? An expert explains more. The ECS is a system built into all animals with nervous and immune systems, which regulates a host of different functions in [...]

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Germany’s official plans for cannabis legalisation a ‘victory’ for consumers

By |2022-10-27T14:35:58+01:0027 October 2022|

Germany has published official draft proposals for the legalisation of adult-use cannabis, with some key changes which have been described as a ‘victory’ for consumers. Germany’s official plans for the legalisation of adult-use cannabis have been published, following a high-profile leak to the press last week. [...]

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How to choose a medical cannabis pharmacy: step-by-step

By |2022-10-27T03:25:47+01:0027 October 2022|

As a medical cannabis patient you have the right to fulfil your prescription through any pharmacy which is dispensing cannabis products in the UK. Here’s how it works.  So you’ve chosen a clinic, completed an eligibility assessment and had an initial consultation. What happens now? Once [...]

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IBD patients report improvements with medical cannabis – study

By |2022-10-27T03:25:33+01:0027 October 2022|

In a new study, medical cannabis was found to improve symptoms and reduce hospital visits in patients living with inflammatory bowel disease. Patients with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) report symptom benefits and fewer emergency room visits while consuming medical cannabis, a study has found.  IBD is [...]

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Delta-8 vs delta-9 THC – what’s the difference?

By |2022-10-27T03:25:18+01:0027 October 2022|

Amid its growing popularity, researchers in the US have been investigating whether the effects of delta-8 THC are the same as delta-9 THC – the psychoactive compound naturally found in cannabis. One is an illegal compound found in the cannabis plant, while the other is found [...]

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High-THC cannabis flower linked to improvements in quality of life

By |2022-10-27T03:24:49+01:0027 October 2022|

The inhalation of THC-predominant cannabis flower improves quality of life and symptoms of chronic pain and anxiety in UK patients, finds a new study. In a new paper, published using data from the UK observational study Project Twenty21 (T21) patients report ‘significant improvements’ in health-related quality [...]

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Cannabis consumers may experience more pain after surgery – study

By |2022-10-27T03:24:29+01:0027 October 2022|

Researchers behind a new study say people who consume cannabis may experience more postoperative pain than those who don’t. A new study exploring the effects of cannabis on postoperative pain, suggests that adults who consumed cannabis experienced more pain after surgery than those who did not. [...]

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How CBD can help manage symptoms of ADHD

By |2022-10-27T03:24:07+01:0027 October 2022|

With many adults waiting years for a diagnosis and effective treatment of ADHD, can natural remedies such as CBD help manage symptoms? ADHD is estimated to affect 1.5 million adults in the UK, though only 120,000 currently have a diagnosis.  Meanwhile, the NHS reports that those [...]

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Medical Cannabis Awareness Week 2022: Everything you need to know

By |2022-10-27T03:23:31+01:0027 October 2022|

Medical Cannabis Awareness Week returns next week to mark the fourth anniversary of the rescheduling of medicinal cannabis in the UK. Take a look at what’s happening. Medical Cannabis Awareness Week (MCAW) will see seven days of events exploring the many existing barriers to access in [...]

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World CBD Awards 2022: Who were the winners?

By |2022-10-27T03:23:00+01:0027 October 2022|

Home The World CBD Awards took place in Barcelona this week to celebrate those making their mark in the CBD sector. Here’s a rundown of all those who received recognition. Representatives from across the cannabis industry gathered in Barcelona this week to celebrate the World CBD [...]

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More research needed on cannabis use and transplant survival, say experts

By |2022-10-27T03:22:36+01:0027 October 2022|

Home Researchers from Indiana University School of Medicine have suggested that the medical and scientific establishment should expand and re-contextualise its understanding of cannabis use and heart transplantation. Posing the potential for a completely new approach to determining transplant candidacy, the team’s findings have been published [...]

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Advancing Knowledge and Expertise in the Cannabis Testing Industry

By |2022-10-27T03:22:26+01:0027 October 2022|

The cannabis laboratory testing market has undergone a lot of changes in the past ten years. With those growing pains so common in such a new industry, come plenty of challenges driven by market dynamics, new regulations and scientific advancements. Julie Kowalski, a cannabis testing consultant [...]

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Five Reasons Everyone in Cannabis Should be Using RegTech

By |2022-10-27T03:22:22+01:0027 October 2022|

As the cannabis industry continues to grow, regulations will only get more onerous and complex, and enforcement will ramp up. In order to survive, it’s imperative for cannabis business owners and the ancillary companies that support them – such as banks, insurance agencies, law firms and [...]

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Uber Eats, Circle K Dip Their Toes in Cannabis

By |2022-10-27T03:22:17+01:0027 October 2022|

Last week, Uber Eats and Leafly announced a partnership to begin cannabis deliveries in Toronto. Adults in Toronto can now place orders from licensed cannabis dispensaries through the Uber Eats app, delivered to them by the cannabis retailer. This marks the first time cannabis deliveries are [...]

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Scenes From The 2022 Cannabis Quality Conference & Expo

By |2022-10-27T03:21:36+01:0027 October 2022|

PARSIPPANY, NJ, October 17-19, 2022 – The Cannabis Quality Conference & Expo (CQC) took place in New Jersey last week. The agenda featured three tracks of educational talks, panel discussions, keynotes and breakout sessions. Highlights from the 2022 CQC At this year’s event, the conference featured three different [...]

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Study demonstrates significant improvement in pain from CBD

By |2022-10-21T15:21:00+01:0021 October 2022|

Home Three peer-reviewed pre-clinical studies and one clinical study have been selected to be presented at the IACM conference which explore the benefits of CBD. The clinical research focuses on the delivery of a CBD preparation to patients with Vestibulodynia (VBD), which is a prevalent form [...]

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Germany’s plans for cannabis legalisation – what it means for consumers

By |2022-10-21T15:20:38+01:0021 October 2022|

Home As the first details emerge of Germany’s proposed plans to legalise recreational cannabis, what is the outlook for the country’s consumers? Consumers in Germany will soon be legally allowed to purchase and possess up to 20g of cannabis, according to reports from the country’s major [...]

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Webapp aims to improve medical cannabis care for patients

By |2022-10-21T15:20:28+01:0021 October 2022|

Home A new app being launched by Sapphire Clinics – the first of its kind for medical cannabis patients in the UK – will help to simplify care for new and existing patients. Designed in response to ongoing patient feedback, patients will now be able to [...]

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What’s the difference between whole-plant vs full-spectrum CBD?

By |2022-10-21T15:20:08+01:0021 October 2022|

We often come across the terms ‘whole-plant’ and ‘full-spectrum’ when discussing CBD, but what do they mean? And what’s the difference between the two? CBD comes in all shapes and sizes and for a newcomer, the vast array of administration methods and product types can initially [...]

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New novel drug test can identify latest synthetic cannabinoids

By |2022-10-21T15:19:57+01:0021 October 2022|

Researchers have developed a new novel drug test which they say could help identify the latest synthetic cannabinoids and curtail problematic use. The first-of-its-kind study published in AACC’s Clinical Chemistry journal shows that a novel drug test is able to detect a new class of synthetic cannabinoids called [...]

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Cannabis-dependent patients may be at risk of post-surgery complications – study

By |2022-10-21T15:19:40+01:0021 October 2022|

Cannabis-dependent patients may be at an increased risk of complications following minor surgery, according to a new study. Patients who are dependent on cannabis may face higher infection rates following knee and shoulder arthroscopy—a minimally invasive surgery in which a small camera is inserted to diagnose [...]

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“I’ll never stop campaigning for it to be free at the point of use” – councillor on medical cannabis and MS

By |2022-10-21T15:19:16+01:0021 October 2022|

SNP councillor, Laura Brennan-Whitefield, recently spoke about being prescribed medical cannabis for her MS. She tells us why she continues to fight for NHS access.  Laura Brennan-Whitefield, a Scottish National Party councillor for the Ayr North ward in south west Scotland, says she was very ‘lucky’ [...]

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OPINION: As a UK cannabis patient, this is the reality of prohibition

By |2022-10-21T15:18:44+01:0021 October 2022|

A UK medical cannabis patient, who asked not to be named in this piece, writes about the personal impact of prohibition, for Cannabis Health.  As we enter times of financial hardship, I am starting to come to the realisation that I will no longer be able [...]

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What is water-soluble CBD, and why is it more effective?

By |2022-10-21T15:18:17+01:0021 October 2022|

Recent research suggests water-soluble products are better absorbed in the body and therefore, more effective. Should we be rethinking how we consume CBD? As more water-soluble CBD products land on the market, researchers have debated how these measure up to oil-based formulations when it comes to [...]

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Study to explore cannabis in children receiving non-cancer palliative care

By |2022-10-21T15:17:53+01:0021 October 2022|

A new pilot study will explore the use of medicinal cannabis in children and adolescents who are undergoing palliative care for non-cancerous conditions. The project, led by the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute in Australia, will be the first in the world to investigate the feasibility of [...]

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ASTM Debuts New Standards for Cannabis

By |2022-10-12T19:18:13+01:0012 October 2022|

Earlier this month, ASTM International announced that the D37 cannabis committee has approved four new standards for the cannabis industry. Just a few days ago, the same organization announced the development of a new standard that will be published soon. According to a press release, the [...]

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Can Employee Resource Groups Really Help Streamline My Business? Yes. Here’s How…

By |2022-10-12T19:18:05+01:0012 October 2022|

In 1996, the Harvard Business Review published an article called Making Differences Matter: A New Paradigm for Managing Diversity, in which the authors argued that companies should adopt a radically new way of understanding a diverse workforce. Instead of hiring employees of different backgrounds and asking [...]

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Financing the Cannabis Industry Part 3: A Q&A with Matt Hawkins, Founder of Entourage Effect Capital

By |2022-10-11T05:21:51+01:0011 October 2022|

Businesses often require outside capital to finance operating activities and to enable scaling and growth. Financing in the cannabis industry is notoriously challenging with regulatory obstacles at the local, state and federal levels. Recent market dynamics pose additional challenges for both financiers and cannabis operators. We [...]

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Biden Issues Pardons, Launches Federal Cannabis Review

By |2022-10-08T14:07:45+01:008 October 2022|

On the afternoon of October 6, President Biden issued a statement that many would call an October Surprise. Biden announced a three-part plan addressing cannabis reform, taking the first steps since he has taken office to address his campaign promise of tackling cannabis prohibition. In his [...]

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3 Ways to Increase Cannabis Market Accessibility via Diversity

By |2022-10-05T20:22:14+01:005 October 2022|

Entrance into the cannabis industry is not equally accessible; it’s no secret it tends to be easier for those who are male and white. As a business leader, why should you take on the problem of equal market entrance opportunities? This just may become your company’s [...]

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Financing the Cannabis Industry Part 2: A Q&A with Pelorus Equity Group Managing Partner, Travis Goad

By |2022-10-04T00:53:28+01:004 October 2022|

Businesses often require outside capital to finance operating activities and to enable scaling and growth. Financing in the cannabis industry is notoriously challenging with regulatory obstacles at the local, state and federal levels. Recent market dynamics pose additional challenges for both financiers and cannabis operators. We [...]

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Ask the Experts: Ensuring the Validity of Cannabis Lab Testing

By |2022-10-01T07:31:05+01:001 October 2022|

Cannabis testing laboratories are one of the major players in the industry for protecting public health. Ensuring that laboratory test results are reliable and valid requires a multipronged approach involving method validation, proficiency testing and performing frequent reviews of equipment and processes. Cannabis testing laboratories often [...]

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Bad Actors in CBD: How to Distinguish Quality Products From the Rest

By |2022-10-01T07:30:54+01:001 October 2022|

The success of reputable cannabis and CBD brands has inspired an influx of inexperienced and disreputable competitors in the market. These so-called “bad actors” in CBD advertise products that are not manufactured under current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), which help to ensure that all products are [...]

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Financing the Cannabis Industry Part 1: A Q&A with AFC Gamma CEO & Partner Len Tannenbaum

By |2022-10-01T07:30:47+01:001 October 2022|

Business often require outside capital to finance operating activities and to enable scaling and growth. Financing in the cannabis industry is notoriously challenging with regulatory obstacles at the local, state and federal levels. Recent market dynamics pose additional challenges for both financiers and cannabis operators. We [...]

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Commissioner Maria Del Cid-Kosso to Keynote CQC

By |2022-10-01T07:30:40+01:001 October 2022|

PARSIPPANY, NJ, October 17, 2022 – The Cannabis Quality Conference & Expo (CQC) just announced the newest addition to the event’s agenda. Commissioner Maria Del Cid-Kosso of the New Jersey Cannabis Regulatory Commission will deliver a keynote presentation at 1:00 PM EST on Monday, October 17. [...]

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