Building a better painkiller
“Although CBD is very effective in blocking the activity of pain-sensing neurons when applied directly to a neuron in a dish, we have no idea
Scientists discover three rare cannabinoids reduce seizures in mice
by University of Sydney Research from pharmacologists at the University of Sydney provides new insights into how cannabis extracts may work to treat epilepsy. The study for the first time reports that three acidic cannabinoids found in cannabis reduced seizures in a mouse model of Dravet syndrome, an intractable form of childhood epilepsy. The study has […]
CBD Products May Help People With Epilepsy Better Tolerate Anti-Seizure Medication
Artisanal (non-pharmaceutical) cannabidiol (CBD) products have become popular in recent years for their apparent therapeutic effects. CBD—a naturally occurring compound of the cannabis plant legally derived from hemp—is used widely as a naturopathic remedy for a number of health conditions, including epilepsy and seizure disorders. Now, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers, in collaboration with the Realm […]
World-first trial tests cannabis-based drug on aggressive brain tumours
A major UK trial of cannabis-based drug Sativex in treating the most aggressive form of brain tumour is to launch at 15 NHS hospitals, following promising results from a phase I study in 27 patients. The new phase II trial, led by the University of Leeds, will assess whether adding Sativex – an oral spray containing […]
Morocco backs legalizing cannabis for medical use
Morocco is a step closer to legalising the medical use of cannabis after the government ratified a draft law. But the government on Thursday upheld a ban on its recreational use and the draft law for medical use still needs parliament approval. The move would “reconvert illicit” cannabis plantations into “legal and durable activities that […]
