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Transplant Denied To Med Marijuana Patient With Liver Cancer

Otherside Farms

Smith was diagnosed with inoperable liver cancer in 2009 and sought treatment from the internationally known Cedars-Sinai in L.A. Smith’s cancer was in remission until just recently, but now he is scheduled to undergo radiation treatments in a few days.

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Why we haven’t cured cancer

Otherside Farms

Differential effects of repeated low dose treatment with the cannabinoid agonist WIN 55,212-2 in experimental models of bone cancer pain and neuropathic pain. abst – 2008). 2008] – PubMed result. Endocannabinoids in endocrine and related tumours (full – 2008). abst – 2008).

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Cannabis for IBS: Treating Irritable Bowel Syndrome with Medical Marijuana

Greencamp

One study from 2004 looked at cannabinoids as a treatment option for managing bowel diseases symptoms (including IBS), because of their anti-inflammatory properties, but also the ability to diminish pain levels. Neuroendocrinology Letters; April 2008; 29(2):192-200. How to choose the best strain for IBS?

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Goldfinch Bio Strengthens Leadership Team with Appointment of Jeff W. Jacobs, Ph.D. as Chief Scientific Officer

Cannabis Law Report

–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Goldfinch Bio, a clinical stage biotechnology company focused on discovering and developing precision medicines for the treatment of kidney diseases, today announced the appointment of Jeff W. Jacobs, Ph.D. as Chief Scientific Officer (CSO). Dr. Jacobs, who most recently served as CSO of Ardelyx, Inc.,

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Study: CBD “Promising” Therapy for Cocaine Addiction

CannaMD

Current Cocaine Treatments. As researchers point out: There is no gold standard pharmacological treatment for dependence on cocaine. Although several drugs have been investigated, there is no strong or consistent evidence indicating any of these drugs for the treatment of cocaine use disorder. mice/rats).

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THC & CBD-Rich Cannabis for Fibromyalgia

Project CBD

In the absence of an answer — or a cure — treatment is the name of the game for fibromyalgia. “Available data strongly support the use of cannabinoids in treating fibromyalgia pain” due to “overwhelmingly positive treatment results.” It’s not a new idea. That seemed to make all the difference.

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Best strains and terpenes for migraine relief

The Cannigma

The authors noted that while “promising data are emerging on the possible role of ECS in migraine…proper placebo-controlled trials are needed to establish a therapeutic role for cannabinoids.” 1 A 2008 study found serotonin and endocannabinoid levels, including anandamide, were lower in people with chronic migraines.

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