While light on details, an approval from Ukraine's State Medical Service indicates another big step forward for medical cannabis in the country.Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky has backed medical cannabis since prior to his presidency and subsequent (but controversial) polling in 2020 indicated nearly 65% of Ukrainians surveyed supported legalizing...
The proportion of adults aged 65 years or older who are using cannabis has more than quadrupled in the last 20 years states a new study.Given the increasing availability of legal cannabis, older adults have increased interest in using it for a range of chronic health conditions - and/or...
The UK's IndiNature recently announced one its hemp insulation products is now eligible for certain government home energy efficiency grants.The UK's ECO4 and GBIS are home energy efficiency grant schemes, with ECO4 primarily targeting low-income households and vulnerable groups and GBIS offering insulation grants to a broader range of...
Germany's imports of medical cannabis in the first quarter of this year were more than four times that of the same period in 2024.According to the country's Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices (Bundesinstitut für Arzneimittel und Medizinprodukte, aka BfArM), 37.223 tonnes of cannabis for medical and scientific...
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...
