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Cannabis – The study that blew my mind

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Events like these afford us a glimpse into the future of research and medicine in this field. One presentation was particularly powerful in framing the value that this new realm of research could bring to modern medicine, and I shall share that study with you today. There were a lot of incredible memories built on that trip.

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Using Cannabis for ALS: Benefits, Research and Best Strains

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The first study I will reference is from 2006, conducted on mice. Based on the currently available scientific data, it is reasonable to think that cannabis might significantly slow the progression of ALS, potentially extending life expectancy and substantially reducing the overall burden of the disease.”.

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New Study Says. Not One California Dispensary Caught Selling to Minors

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A report by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (2017) concluded that there is “substantial evidence of a statistical association between cannabis use and increased risk of motor vehicle crashes” (p 9–11) based upon systematic reviews of the evidence (Asbridge et al., 2006, Freisthler et al., 2001, Voas et al.,

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Cannabis & THC: Understanding the Effects & Liability

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THC metabolism (adapted from Musshoff and Madea, 2006). single use vs. chronic/daily consumption), but also can vary with other factors such as body mass, weight loss, and exercise. Rosen’s Emergency Medicine – Concepts and Clinical Practice, pp. The rapid metabolism of the psychoactive compounds (i.e., Howland, M. Nelson, L.

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Paper: The transition of cannabis into the mainstream of Australian healthcare: framings in professional medical publications

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Medicinal cannabis has been legalised for use for a range of specified medical conditions in Australia since 2016. Focusing on professional medical publications, this study sought to investigate how medicinal cannabis is being represented in professional medical publications. The precis is simple. Background. Conclusions. Background.

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Why Does Marijuana Make You Lose Weight?

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In 2011, researchers published cross-sectional data from two population-based surveys including over 50,000 respondents. Also of interest, The American Journal of Medicine adds: We found significant associations between marijuana use and smaller waist circumferences. Believe it or not, science says: YES. CB1 Receptor Weight Loss Drugs.

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ElleVet Sciences Publishes Safety Study On CBD For Animals

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The PK data on cats shows there are differences in absorption between cats and dogs and that dosing may be different between these two species and that our chew form is likely to be more absorbable than oils in general. 1 Department of Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, United States.

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