Quebec City, Canada: Canadians who consume cannabis for purposes of self-medication most frequently report doing so to address pain, anxiety, sleep disturbances, and depression, according to data published in the Journal of Cannabis Research. Canadian researchers surveyed 489 subjects who purchased cannabis products at adult-use retailers, but who acknowledged doing so to self-medicate. Consistent with prior data, respondents were most likely to report consuming cannabis products to …
Gainesville, FL: College students who consume cannabis, but not other controlled substances, do not appear to be at significant risk of suffering from either substance use disorder or low academic achievement, according to data published in the Journal of American College Health. A team of investigators affiliated with the University of Florida at Gainesville assessed the relationship between college students’ self-reported use of marijuana …
DENVER–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Caliper Foods, the pioneer of fast-acting, scientifically backed, water soluble cannabinoids, recently completed a clinical research study in partnership with Colorado State University in which findings showed that formulation design makes a significant difference in pharmacokinetics—the rate and amount of CBD absorbed into the body. The study also found that consumption of food significantly increased pharmacokinetic absorption of Caliper Foods’ …
Cleveland, OH: Adults with a recent history of cannabis use are twice less likely to be diagnosed with hepatocellular carcinoma (the most common type of liver cancer) than are those with no history of use, according to data published in the scientific journal Cureus. A team of researchers affiliated with the Cleveland Clinic and with Georgetown University Hospital in Washington, DC assessed the relationship …
Tucson, AZ: Cannabis preparations likely provide for the prophylactic and abortive treatment of migraines, according to a review of the relevant literature published in the journal Frontiers in Neurology. A team of investigators with the University of Arizona reviewed the findings of 12 previously published studies involving 1,980 participants. Authors reported evidence of plant cannabinoids’ ability to reduce migraine frequency and to abort the …
LAS VEGAS, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Since CBD was federally legalized in 2018, it seems like a new CBD company has emerged nearly every week. While business has been booming, transparency hasn’t necessarily been commonplace alongside the boom. CBD customers should be able to trust any given product’s COA (Certificate of Analysis), but a history of discrepancies between some company COA’s …
SAN FRANCISCO, June 20, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via CannabisNewsWire —Cannabis Drinks Expo, a super hit b2b trade show, returns in July, providing the cannabis and drinks industry a unique platform to expand business, explore the category and source amazing brands. The theme for the 2022 show is “Growing the Category.” The 2022 Cannabis Drinks Expo will help attendees learn …
Haifa, Israel: The administration of aerosolized cannabis via a novel inhaler is associated with long-term pain reductions in patients with neuropathy and other chronic conditions, according to data published in the journal Pain Reports. Israeli investigators assessed the efficacy of cannabis delivered via a novel metered selective dose inhaler (The Syqe Inhaler) in a cohort of chronic pain patients. The mean daily stable dose used by …
Charlottesville, VA: The administration of a topical formula containing hemp-derived CBD is associated with significant improvements in patients with thumb basal joint arthritis, according to randomized clinical trial data published in the Journal of Hand Surgery. Researchers with the University of Virginia School of Medicine assessed the twice-daily application of 1 ml of topical CBD (6.2 mg/ml) with shea butter versus placebo in 18 patients with …
Paris, France: Cannabis use is inversely associated with obesity in patients with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection, according to data published in the Journal of Cannabis Research. A team of French researchers assessed the relationship between lifetime cannabis use and obesity in a cohort of over 6,300 HCV patients. Authors reported, “[F]ormer and, to a greater extent, current cannabis use were consistently associated with …