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FDA Approves Marijuana-Based Epilepsy Drug For Use On Kids In Clinical Trials

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Federal regulators have approved two clinical studies testing whether a marijuana-based epilepsy drug may help prevent seizures among epileptic children. Thus, the regulator plans to take the drug on a case-by-case basis, leaving the marijuana-derivative unapproved for general clinical prescriptive use. In the upcoming U.S.

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Peter Reynolds Article: The Desperate Rearguard Action the British Medical Establishment is Fighting Against Cannabis

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I have a particular interest in epidemiology and clinical trials and in particular running clinical trials in childhood epilepsy.”. But I point you to his final sentence and his declared adherence to the doctrine and close involvement in the multi-million pound industry of clinical trials.

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Is Weed Legal in Japan? Cannabis Legalization Bill Explained

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In December of 2023, the country recently made a new move towards reform that could stimulate the cannabidiol (CBD) industry and provide many patients, such as those with epilepsy , with access to potentially life-changing medical treatments. and Europe to treat severe epilepsy, as well as other medical conditions.

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Unlocking the Potential of CBD: Exploring The Benefits of CBD in Medical Marijuana

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Studies have suggested that CBD may help manage chronic pain, reduce anxiety and depression, alleviate symptoms of epilepsy, and even aid in cancer treatment. Furthermore, ongoing clinical trials are investigating CBD’s efficacy in treating conditions such as multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, and substance abuse disorders.

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UK softens import restrictions on medicinal cannabis

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The UK government has eased import restrictions on medicinal cannabis, but has admitted it needs to do much more to improve access for patients. The new measures will be implemented by the Home Office and the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) from March 2.

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Use of Cannabis-based medicinal products: NICE guidelines

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Cannabis-based medicinal products. Severe treatment-resistant epilepsy. Severe treatment-resistant epilepsy. Do not offer CBD to manage chronic pain in adults unless as part of a clinical trial. 1.4 Severe treatment-resistant epilepsy. NICE guideline [NG144] Published date: November 2019. Chronic pain.

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Realm of Caring Appoints Research Director to Oversee Groundbreaking Cannabis Data Registry and Medical Studies

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and its Scientific Advisory Board, the Organization Publishes New Real-World Study on Epilepsy and CBD. His first initiative is co-authoring an original study on epilepsy using survey data gathered from RoC’s innovative Observational Research Registry (ORR). Under the Leadership of Nicolas Schlienz, Ph.D., COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.–(BUSINESS

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