Bangkok, Thailand: The topical application of an ointment containing 2.5 percent CBD improves symptoms of psoriasis, according to the findings of a randomized, placebo-controlled study published in the Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venerology. A team of investigators affiliated with King Chulalongkorn University Hospital and Thammasat University Hospital in Thailand assessed the twice daily application of either CBD or placebo over …
OAKLAND, Calif., May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Vertosa, a science-first cannabis company that creates the most effective and reliable active ingredients for infused products, today announced that it has entered into a research partnership with the University of Massachusetts Amherst (UMass Amherst). Through this initiative, Vertosa will offer its internal insights, resources and raw materials to support UMass’s studies regarding the nutritional applications of cannabigerol (CBG), a …
Toronto, Ontario, May 17, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The O’Cannabiz International Conference, Awards and Expo is only a few weeks away, happening June 1-3 at the International Center in Toronto. Attendees are preparing for three full-days of forward thinking panels, unmatched networking opportunities, and new educational programs that O’Cannabiz has planned for an exciting 2022 event. O’Cannabiz is the perfect …
Ottawa, Canada: Patients with insomnia and other sleep disorders report subjective improvements following the use of cannabis and a significant percentage of them report being able to either reduce or discontinue their use of prescription medications, according to data published in the Canadian Pharmacists Journal. Canadian investigators assessed the impact of marijuana on sleep disorders in a cohort of 38 patients authorized to access …
Calgary, Canada: Patients with symptoms of anxiety and/or depression report sustained improvements following the use of cannabis, according to survey data published in the journal Psychiatry Research. Canadian investigators surveyed over 7,000 patients authorized to access medical cannabis products. The average age of subjects in the study was 50 years old. All of the study’s subjects belonged to a licensed Canadian medical cannabis clinic. …
Aurora, CO: Patients with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) report improved symptom management and reduced prescription drug use following the use of cannabis, according to survey data published in the journal Movement Disorders Clinical Practice. A team of investigators with the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus surveyed 1,881 PD patients regarding their use of cannabis products. Respondents most commonly reported improvements in sleep, pain, anxiety, and agitation …
May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Steep Hill, a leader in cannabis analytical testing, and the United States’ first commercial cannabis lab, expands with a new licensee partner into the state of Vermont. In 2004, Vermont legalized cannabis for medicinal use and more recently in 2020, Vermont became the 11th state to approve of adult use sales. Licensee Steep Hill Vermont is the first analytics laboratory to receive pre-approval from the State of Vermont. Steep …
NEW YORK, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — MJ Unpacked, the first national event created exclusively for cannabis CPG brands, retail executives and accredited investors actively investing in cannabis, announced the speaker lineup and conference programming for its upcoming New York City show on May 19th & 20th. Speakers include over 30 of the most high-profile names across cannabis brands, MSOs and industry tastemakers as well as several …
BILLERICA, Mass., May 06, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Agrify Corporation (Nasdaq:AGFY) (“Agrify” or the “Company”), the most innovative provider of advanced cultivation and extraction solutions for the cannabis industry, announced its extraction division has expanded its portfolio of industry-leading processing solutions with its latest, most advanced and scalable passive hydrocarbon extractor: the PX5. The PX5’s unique passive recovery design offers immediate economic benefits to …
NEW YORK, May 10, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via CannabisNewsWire — BizCann Expo, an elite business and networking event for everything cannabis, is pleased to announce its event at the Plaza Mayor in Medellin, Colombia, on May 21-22. For established cannabusiness providers, or those looking to get into this new, rapidly expanding market, BizCann Expo has everything needed to start …