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Medical cannabis used for chronic pain linked with elevated risk of heart rhythm disorders

Cannabis prescribed for chronic pain is associated with an elevated risk of heart rhythm disorders, according to research presented at ESC Congress 2022.

22 Aug 2022

What is the impact of cannabis use in adolescence?

A new study summarized the use of cannabis among adolescents, its negative health impacts, and interventions to stop or reduce

22 Aug 2022

Study finds fewer synthetic cannabinoid poisonings in states with cannabis legalization

Synthetic cannabinoids, dangerous designer drugs known by such street names as K2, Spice or AK-47, appear to have less appeal in states that have legalized the natural form of cannabis.

9 Aug 2022

The antimicrobial properties of tea tree and hemp seed oils

Researchers compare the antimicrobial activity of hemp seed oil and tea tree oil products against pathogenic bacteria.

31 Jul 2022

Is cannabidiol effective against COVID-19?

A new study discusses the utility of CBD in treating the inflammatory symptoms of COVID-19

31 Jul 2022

Optimised microplate for cannabis sample processing

Porvair Sciences has developed a 2 ml 96-well microplate whose design is optimised for labs processing cannabis samples for analysis of Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and Cannabidiol (CBD).

From Porvair Sciences Limited 29 Jul 2022

The effects of CBD in the treatment of COVID-19–related inflammatory symptoms

Researchers reviewed the effectiveness of cannabidiol in treating COVID-19 inflammatory-related symptoms.

28 Jul 2022

Study finds significant evidence for inaccurate and misleading labeling of CBD content

In a new study, Johns Hopkins Medicine researchers tested more than 100 topical cannabidiol (CBD) products available online and at retail stores, and found significant evidence of inaccurate and misleading labeling of CBD content.

20 Jul 2022

How common is pediatric cannabis use and what are the risks?

New research evaluated the recent usage of marijuana and its derivative products, their effects and clinical manifestations, perceptions, pharmaceutics, epidemiological studies, and the long-term ramifications in pediatric populations.

12 Jul 2022

A need for more research on toxicity of cannabis vaping products

Scientists assess the challenges presented by cannabinoid vaping products during the analysis of their effect on consumers’ respiratory health.

7 Jul 2022

Human gingival epithelial cells become damaged by cannabis smoke condensate

In a new study, scientists evaluated the effect of cannabis smoke condensate (CSC) on the gingival epithelial cells.

5 Jul 2022

Kratom: A dangerous or beneficial plant?

A new study summarizes the traditional and modern uses of kratom, as well as its pharmacology, benefits, and adverse health impacts.

23 Jun 2022

Cannabis consumption may relieve fatigue according to new study

Investigators recently analyzed the impacts of Cannabis flower consumption in the treatment of fatigue

20 Jun 2022

Current evidence on cannabis use in palliative care

Scientists from Wellington, New Zealand, have conducted a systematic review to understand the effectiveness of medicinal cannabis in palliative care settings.

13 Jun 2022

The effect on newborns’ health from marijuana use during pregnancy

Researchers assessed the impact of marijuana use on neonatal outcomes.

10 Jun 2022

The physiological relevance and effects of probable in vivo transformation of CBD to delta9-THC in humans

Researchers reviewed studies on the probable conversion of orally administered cannabidiol (CBD) to delta9-tetrahydrocannabinol (delta9-THC or THC) in humans.

10 Jun 2022