Three of New Zealand's major medical cannabis firms have announced an intention to merge.According to Helius Therapeutics, it intends to merge with Green Leaf Group and Elysian Group to form a new brand — Helius Health."Helius Health brings together our knowledge and capabilities with the clinical expertise of leading...

Dozens of hemp businesses in Ukraine have registered in the state's eCannabis system since it began operating in March.According to UNN, 38 hemp businesses have registered, 16 of which have already sown 1,251 hectares of hemp. Through the eCannabis service, businesses undertaking cultivation and processing of industrial hemp can...

A small study out of Indonesia indicates hemp seed oil could have the potential to accelerate the wound healing process in humans.As well as its food, cosmetic and other uses, hemp seed oil's potential anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and skin-regenerative potential has been gaining interest in terms of wound management.Researchers...

Farmers in the Republic of Moldova have started sowing the country's first legal industrial hemp crops since regulations were approved last year.Moldova is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe. With an area of 33,483 km2 and an estimated population of 2.42 million, Moldova's sunny climate and fertile soils have...

The Australian Medical Association (AMA) is supporting a crackdown on exploitation of the country's Special Access Scheme (SAS) and Authorised Prescriber Scheme (APS); particularly in relation to medicinal cannabis (MC).The SAS and APS are regulatory pathways that allow patients to access unapproved therapeutic goods when necessary.The SAS enables individual...

A recent study has found a significant proportion of musculoskeletal pain patients finding relief using medical cannabis products.Musculoskeletal impairments encompass more 150 different diseases and conditions affecting muscles, bones, joints, and surrounding connective tissues. These impairments can cause temporary or permanent limitations in a person's ability to function and...

Last month saw Utah's medical cannabis program hit a major milestone, and there are more changes on the way for the scheme.The state's program commenced in early 2020 after a successful ballot initiative in 2018. Patients verified by a Qualified Medical Provider (QMP) are issued medical cannabis card by...

Proposed regulations in California relating to cannabis products for animals have some veterinarians up in arms.While most therapeutic animal cannabis products only contain cannabidiol (CBD), there has been some evidence to suggest carefully controlled tetrahydrocannabinol THC can be of benefit in dogs as well. THC is an intoxicating cannabinoid...

Ukraine's largest industrial hemp processing facility has started operations in the country's Zhytomyr region.The Ma'Ryzhany Hemp Company restored an old abandoned flax mill to create the facility, which will have a capacity of 14,000 tons per year and produce hemp fiber for the domestic market and well as...

What's claimed to be the largest study of the use of medical cannabis impacts with obstructive sleep apnea patients has found a significant improvement in quality of sleep.Obstructive sleep apnea is a disorder characterized by repeated pauses in breathing (called apneas) or shallow breathing (called hypopneas) during sleep caused...