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Benefits of Cannabis for Alzheimer’s disease

Alchimia

Once the disease starts affecting the person, life expectancy greatly depends on patients (from 3 to 20 years), with an average of 8,5 years. Patient associations estimate that we’ll have around 1,5 million people suffering from Alzheimer in Spain by 2050. Cannabis patient. Source: Spanish Society of Neurology ).

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Paper: The transition of cannabis into the mainstream of Australian healthcare: framings in professional medical publications

Cannabis Law Report

Medicinal cannabis has been legalised for use for a range of specified medical conditions in Australia since 2016. However, the nature of the government regulations and the subsequent complexity of prescribing, as well as doctors’ safety uncertainties and the stigma of the plant, remain contributing barriers to patient access.

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The Epidiolex Effect: Will Other CBD Drugs Receive FDA and DEA Approval?

Freedom Leaf

On July 23, the World Health Organization’s Expert Committee on Drug Dependence stated that “no public health problems have been associated with CBD use” and that “CBD has been found to be generally well tolerated with a good safety profile.” If you enjoyed this Freedom Leaf article, subscribe to the magazine today!

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Eurofins Core Business Sets Record Performance in Q2 2021 With 25% Organic Growth Year-on-year

Cannabis Law Report

Eurofins’ Clinical Diagnostics business in North America continues to innovate new testing methods to expand its services for transplant patients. The Environment Testing business in North America was impacted by restrictions around sample collection and adverse weather conditions.

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Lighting Up Florida Medical Marijuana People: The Crusaders, Part 8

Cannabis Law Report

The Medics prescribe the patient’s recommendation for medical cannabis products that can be purchased by the patient (1) in various delivery routes : oral, inhalation, tinctures, oils, topicals, smokable; and (2) in various products and strains, depending on the particular dispensary. Almut Winterstein, Ph.D.,

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

Cannabis Law Report

Marijuana and related substance misuse are complex issues impacting family medicine, patient health, and public health. Barriers to facilitating both clinical and public health research regarding marijuana is detrimental to treating patients and the health of the public. Executive Summary. Relevant AAFP Policy. Call to Action.

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July 18: Patient safety issues halt trial for MDMA-assisted psychotherapy during Health Canada review

Cannabis Law Report

Patient safety concerns uncovered during an ongoing federal review have led to the suspension of one of two clinical trials for MDMA-assisted psychotherapy currently underway in Canada. A spokesperson told CBC in an email that the study was put on hold “due to concerns for participant safety.” CBC Canada.

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