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GW suffers major blow as US sinks bid to patent cannabinoids for epilepsy

Cannabis Law Report

British firm GW Pharmaceuticals is licking its wounds after US judges tossed out its attempt to patent multiple cannabinoids for epilepsy treatment following an eight-year battle. The patent, which has been embroiled in dispute since 2010, is for “the use of one or more cannabinoids in the treatment of epilepsy”.

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10 of the Top US Cannabis Movers and Shakers

Sensi Seeds

So far, Arcview has raised at least $70 million for more than 100 companies since its 2010 inception. The post 10 of the Top US Cannabis Movers and Shakers appeared first on Sensi Seeds Blog. DeAngelo is also one of the co-founders of the Arcview Group, set up to introduce investors to the best and brightest cannabis entrepreneurs.

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Medicinal properties of CBD

Alchimia

That could explain why kids using CBD to treat epilepsy may experience some of the side effects of THC, like sleepiness. Epilepsy: CBD is suitable to treat patients with refractory epilepsy , especially children with Dravet, Lennox-Gastaut or West syndrome. The post Medicinal properties of CBD appeared first on Alchimia blog.

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How Cannabis Is Fueling The Next Era Of Medical Revolution

The Joint Blog

Breast cancer studies held in 2010 also showed positive results as CBD showed potentials to reduce cancer cells’ invasion and proliferation. Conditions such as epilepsy and other seizure illness have been a significant issue in the medical field. Treatment of Seizures. Mental Health.

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Election Brings Big Wins for Cannabis Legalization

Canna Care Docs

New Jersey legalized medicinal cannabis in 2010. Initiative 65 (74%) passed over the Alternative 65A (32%)—the latter of which would have restricted medicinal cannabis to terminally ill patients. The passing initiative legalizes cannabis prescriptions for 22 medical conditions. New Jersey: Adult-use.

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Euro & UK Roundup: Czech Republic, Ireland, San Marino, UK

Cannabis Law Report

24 people in Ireland are now being prescribed medicinal cannabis, but it only includes those suffering from multiple sclerosis, epilepsy and post chemotherapy sickness. Good news for epilepsy patients because UK authorities have finally given their nod for Epidiolex. San Marino.

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AAFP ( American Academy of Family Physicians) Releases Marijuana, Cannabinoids Position Paper

Cannabis Law Report

55 The 2010 law requires states to enact laws for reporting substance use-exposed infants to child protective services. Cannabidiol: pharmacology and potential therapeutic role in epilepsy and other neuropsychiatric disorders. Cannabinoids in the treatment of epilepsy: hard evidence at last? J Epilepsy Res.