Self-reported results associated with a study involving hundreds of patients indicate medicinal cannabis has generally been beneficial for neuropathy patients - but potency and dosage matter. Neuropathy is an umbrella term covering many conditions involving nerve damage that lead to pain, weakness, numbness or tingling in one or more parts...
The legalising of recreational marijuana can have a negative impact on a jurisdiction's medical cannabis sector. Here are some numbers. The recreational use of cannabis is now legal in 23 U.S. states, three of its territories, and District of Columbia. Added to that, another eight states have decriminalized its use....
A mobile device able to detect and quantify 19 cannabinoids in just about any product has reportedly been selected by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as part of its role in the regulation of the USA's cannabis industry. Orange Photonics, which describes itself as a pioneer in revolutionizing...
As Arkansas enjoys a financial boost from its legal medical marijuana program, all eyes are now turned to a courtroom in Little Rock where the future of hemp-derived THC in the state hangs in the balance. Act 629, which was passed by Arkansas lawmakers earlier this year, bans the sale...
Just when it seemed the dust has settled and the path forward clear, there's been yet another hurdle placed before medicinal cannabis in Alabama. In June this year, the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission (AMCC) announced the awarding of integrated facility, cultivator, processor, dispensary, secure transport and state testing laboratory licences....
Another study looking at quality of life of patients using medical cannabis has found a majority experience benefits - this time among neurological patients. In the study carried out by researchers from the Department of Nursing, University of West Attica, Athens, Greece, one hundred medical cannabis patients were given a...
With the support of other stakeholder organisations, Doctors For Cannabis Regulation (DFCR) are urging cannabis regulators around the world to mandate the use of the International Intoxicating Cannabinoid Product Symbol (IICPS). The symbol is designed to alert consumers that whatever product it is applied to contains an intoxicating cannabinoid; e.g....
An Australian-led global study will investigate if medicinal cannabis reduces the economic impact of chronic disease through reduction of medications and healthcare services a patient requires. Western Australia's Curtin University announced this week the launch of QUEST (QUality-of-life, Evaluation STudy) Global, which follows on from the QUEST Initiative. Sponsored by...
Medigrowth raises $2.3 million…and counting - lead by patient drive   After receiving more expressions of interest than any other CSF campaign in 2023, the campaign reached its minimum goal of $500,000 in 45 minutes Melbourne, Australia, August 2023 — Medigrowth, a fully licensed Australian medicinal cannabis biotech, has raised over...
Medcan Australia has formally opened its new indoor growing facility - and the sky's the limit. Medcan Australia officially took the wraps off its state-of-the-art propagation, cultivation and processing facility in Heathwood in the south west of Queensland's capital city Brisbane early this week - a $12 million vertical farm...