EDISON, N.J. (PRWEB) MARCH 21, 2023 Today marks a significant milestone in the world of alternative health. The unlocking of the power of Rick Simpson Oil (RSO) has revolutionized how we think about natural healing and wellness. RSO is an extract made from cannabis plants that have been specially treated to produce a concentrated oil. It was developed by Canadian medical marijuana activist …
Sydney, Australia: The use of plant-derived cannabis oils containing balanced ratios of THC and CBD is generally safe and effective for patients suffering from neurological diseases, according to observational trial data published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine. Australian researchers assessed the sustained use of cannabis extracts in 157 patients with treatment-resistant neurological, musculoskeletal, autoimmune, or anti-inflammatory disorders. (Under Australian law, physicians may only …
Ann Arbor, MI: Black newborns are more likely to undergo drug testing than are other babies, according to data published in the journal JAMA (Journal of the American Medical Association) Network Open. Researchers affiliated with the University of Michigan assessed rates of infant drug testing in a cohort of over 26,000 newborn children. They reported that clinicians ordered drug tests to be performed on …
London, United Kingdom: Patients’ consumption of medical cannabis products is well-tolerated and is associated with significant improvements in their health-related quality of life, according to observational data published in the journal Expert Review of Clinical Pharmacology. British investigators assessed the safety and efficacy of cannabis-derived products in 2,833 patients enrolled in the UK Medical Cannabis Registry. All of the participants possessed a doctor’s authorization to access …
Boston, MA: Patients selected to undergo marijuana-specific drug screening during the labor and delivery process are disproportionately Hispanic or African American and they are also likely to be on subsidized health insurance plans, according to data published in the journal Hospital Pediatrics. Researchers affiliated with Harvard Medical School assessed characteristics of 1,924 patients who underwent peripartum toxicology testing between 2016 and 2020 at five …
Ottawa, Canada: Patients suffering from tinnitus (ringing in the ears) frequently report using cannabis products for symptom relief, according to survey data published in the Journal of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery. A team of Canadian scientists surveyed 45 patients with the affliction. Over one in five identified as current cannabis consumers and 80 percent of them reported it to be beneficial in …
London, United Kingdom: The use of cannabis products is associated with symptomatic improvements in pain patients with and without comorbid anxiety, according to observational trial data published in the journal Expert Review of Neurotherapeutics. British investigators assessed the safety and efficacy of cannabis-derived products in 1,254 chronic pain patients. Of these, 711 subjects were also diagnosed with anxiety. Study subjects were participants in the UK Medical …
Rochester, MI: Patients with a history of cannabis use who undergo total joint arthroplasty (a/k/a TJA, a surgical procedure in which a joint is replaced using medical hardware) have shorter hospital stays as compared to non-users and are no more likely to suffer from post-operative complications, according to data published in the journal Arthroplasty. A team of investigators affiliated with Oakland University’s William Beaumont …
Scranton, PA: Patients suffering from Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease, a genetic nerve pain disorder, frequently report that cannabis use mitigates their pain and decreases their need for prescription medications, according to data published in the American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. A team of investigators affiliated with the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine in Pennsylvania surveyed 56 patients with CMT. Over 90 percent of respondents …
Leiden, The Netherlands: Cannabis inhalation in subjects pre-treated with oxycodone doesn’t negatively impact their breathing, according to clinical trial data published in the British Journal of Anesthesia. Dutch investigators compared inhaled cannabis versus placebo in 18 healthy volunteers pre-treated with 20mgs of the prescription opioid oxycodone. Participants inhaled cannabis flower either 1.5 hours or 4.5 hours following opioid administration. Researchers reported that the use …