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Medical Cannabis Advisory Board recommends 2-of-3 new conditions

Illinois News Joint

focused discussions on whether or not to include four more new qualifying debilitating conditions for medical cannabis patients in Illinois: Ovarian Cyst, Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Uterine Fibroid, and Generalized Anxiety. Nichols stated, “I’m having trouble seeing this as a debilitating condition.

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Study: Cannabis Safe and Effective in Fibromyalgia Patients

NORML

The administration of herbal cannabis is safe and effective in patients diagnosed with fibromyalgia, according to clinical data published this month in the Journal of Clinical Medicine. Israeli investigators assessed the use of cannabis over a six-month period in 211 patients with the disease.

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Clinical Trial: Cannabinoid Administration Via a Metered-Dose Inhaler Is Safe and Effective for Chronic Pain Patients

NORML

The delivery of precise doses of THC via an inhaler is associated with pain mitigation in patients with neuropathy and other complex pain conditions, according to clinical trial data published in the European Journal of Pain. Adverse events were mostly mild and resolved spontaneously.

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Why nurses must be involved in cannabis patient care

The Cannigma

In nursing school, I wrote my dissertation on the role of the nurse when caring for patients using cannabis therapeutically, knowing that nurses are often the first healthcare professional to whom patients disclose their cannabis use. I remain in awe of these patients to this day. Transfering nurses’ skills to cannabis medicine.

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New Research Shows How Medicinal Cannabis Eases Cancer Pain and Reduces Opioid Dependence

Veriheal

A new 2023 study published in BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care suggests that cannabis could be the answer millions of cancer patients have been looking for. of patients experience pain after curative treatment, while 66.4% of patients with advanced or metastatic cancer suffer from pain. Interestingly, 72.5%

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New Study Shows Medical Cannabis Syqe Inhaler Significantly Reduced Pain in Neuropathy Patients

Veriheal

Recent research has found that aerosolized cannabis can provide long-term pain reduction, specifically in patients with neuropathy and other chronic conditions. This device ensures that patients get metered and precise doses of cannabis. This has been a prevalent issue of concern regarding cannabis for medicinal purposes. .

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Patient Drives In Utah: How Do They Work?

MMJ Recs

The first step is getting approved for the use of MMJ, but that can only be done if a person has a qualifying condition as permitted by the state. And the best news is that attending a patient drive in Utah can make this process much simpler! Read on to learn all you need to know about patient drives in Utah.