Medical Marijuana

September 8, 2021

Is medical marijuana an effective treatment for childhood epilepsy?

Following media reports of children with epilepsy allegedly benefiting from medical marijuana (or cannabis-based medicinal products) obtained abroad, the UK government granted clinicians the authority to […]
June 12, 2021

Cannabis intoxication and accidental ingestion rates in young children rise after legalization, according to a new study.

Following the drug’s legalization in Canada, there has been a significant increase in the number of children admitted to intensive care for unintentional cannabis poisonings. In […]
May 23, 2021

Is there a new high for migraine treatment? The trial investigates the efficacy of THC and CBD.

Allison Knigge began having migraines when she was in elementary school. They became progressively worse over time, particularly after the birth of her son. “My migraines […]
April 19, 2021

Medical cannabis can alleviate essential tremor by activating previously unnoticed cells in the central nervous system.

Medical cannabis is a hotly debated topic. There is still much we don’t know about cannabis, but researchers from the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences’ […]
April 2, 2021

More than half of Parkinson’s disease patients who use cannabis report clinical benefits.

With the legalization of medicinal cannabis in many parts of the world, there is growing interest in its use to treat symptoms of a variety of […]
March 4, 2021

According to one study, using cannabis while trying to conceive may reduce your chances of getting pregnant.

Reproduction in Humans According to a study conducted by researchers at the National Institutes of Health, women who use marijuana may have a more difficult time […]
January 15, 2021

Medical cannabis reduces seizures in children with epilepsy.

A review found that while medicinal cannabis could provide significant relief for patients suffering from intractable epilepsy, cost and access barriers still exist. According to evidence […]
December 10, 2019

Two companies are the first in Latin America to export medicinal marijuana to Europe.

Under agreements announced Wednesday, two Uruguayan and Colombian companies will become the first in Latin America to export medical marijuana products to Europe. Fotmer Life Sciences […]