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Epilepsy and MMJ: Exploring the Promising Treatment Benefits

MMJ Recs

Epilepsy is a complex neurological disorder that affects millions of people worldwide, causing recurrent seizures that can significantly impact the quality of life. Medical Marijuana for Epilepsy Treatment Medical marijuana, often referred to as MMJ, is a term used to describe the use of cannabis and its derivatives for therapeutic purposes.

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Marinus Pharmaceuticals Reports Topline Ganaxolone Phase 2 Open-Label Results in Tuberous Sclerosis Complex and Receives FDA Orphan Drug Designation

Cannabis Law Report

Phase 3 planning for TrustTSC trial ongoing with first patient expected to be enrolled in Q4 2021. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted orphan drug designation to ganaxolone in TSC. percent, consistent with the Marigold Phase 3 CDKL5 deficiency disorder trial of 24.5 RADNOR, Pa.–(BUSINESS Data Highlights.

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What is CBN (Cannabinol)? How does the natural byproduct of THC work?

The Cannigma

A 2012 study in rats compared the effects of CBD, CBG, and CBN on food consumption and showed that unlike the others, CBN increased feeding. When CBN was studied without barbiturates (prescription sedative medications typically used for epilepsy), the combination of CBN and THC produced greater sedation together than either cannabinoid alone.

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New U.S. Research Efforts Could Catalyze Medical Cannabis’ Adoption in the Pharmaceutical Industry

Veriheal

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) when offered in pill form to cancer chemotherapy patients, as well as people who endure appetite loss and/or wasting syndrome caused by AIDS. Additionally, numerous other cannabis-based medications have already gained approval or are in the process of being tested in clinical trials.

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What is CBD? Everything you need to know

The Cannigma

The first clinical research done on CBD as a potential treatment for epilepsy was in 1980, but the information gleaned didn’t make its way to the public eye until decades later. The perception that CBD is a wonder-drug version of cannabis — particularly known for its uses to treat epilepsy — that doesn’t get you high.

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MyMD Pharmaceuticals Receives FDA IND Clearance to Begin Phase 2 Trial of MYMD-1 for Extending Healthy Lifespan

Cannabis Law Report

(Nasdaq: MYMD) (“MyMD” or “the Company”), a clinical stage pharmaceutical company committed to extending healthy lifespan by delaying aging, announced today that it has received U.S. The secondary measures will be the safety, tolerability, and pharmacokinetics in this population of patients. Chapman continued.

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Researchers Call for Caution: Some CBD Pet Products Have Absolutely No CBD

The Joint Blog

Passage of the 2018 Farm Bill, which eased federal legal restrictions on hemp cultivation and transport, unleashed a stampede of companies rushing products to the market in an absence of regulations ensuring safety, quality and effectiveness. Still, scientific documentation of CBD’s safety and efficacy is nearly nonexistent.

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