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Finding Hope: MMJ’s Impact on Maryland Communities

MMJ Recs

Promoting Research and Innovation The medical marijuana industry promotes research and innovation in the field of cannabis-based therapies. MMJ is known for its efficacy in treating various medical issues, including chronic pain, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, and more. It oversees licensing, quality control, and patient access.

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GW Pharmaceuticals receives approval for EPIDYOLEX® (cannabidiol) from the MHRA for the treatment of seizures associated with tuberous sclerosis complex

Cannabis Law Report

GW was initially granted marketing authorisation for this medicine in the UK in September 2019 as an adjunctive therapy for seizures associated with Lennox Gastaut syndrome (LGS) or Dravet syndrome, in conjunction with clobazam, for patients two years of age and older. TSC is typically diagnosed in childhood. (5)

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Sapphire Medical Clinics expands patient access to cheapest medical cannabis fees in UK

Cannabis Law Report

The clinic established the UK Medical Cannabis Registry to offer patients medical cannabis products at a reduced price while collecting and analysing clinical data from real-world evidence “to expand our understanding of medical cannabis in the UK”. The Sapphire Access Scheme will be open to an additional 2,000 patients in the UK.

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New York Introduces Medical Psilocybin Legislation

Canna Law Blog

Psilocybin research license, which will allow the testing potency, conducting clinical investigations, researching efficacy and safety, and agricultural research. Psilocybin therapy is a breakthrough avenue for providing people with treatment for these ailments.

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

Veriheal

We know that the plant has powerful potential medical effects, but it clearly needs more refinement, more research and more data,” stated Groff, who envisions a future where patients can easily access ailment-targeted cannabis meds. This means that U.S. We could potentially develop north of 11,000 drugs that are cannabinoid-based. Absolutely.”

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The Health Effects of Cannabis: The Nervous System

Healer

Patients with advanced cancer who have pain that responds poorly to opioid therapy pose a clinical challenge. Adopted Name for Sativex , which does not yet have an INN), a novel cannabinoid formulation, is undergoing investigation as add-on therapy for this population. Nabiximols (Nabiximols is the U.S. Abstract: Medical Study .

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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

Phase 2 trial recruiting begins immediately; efficacy data expected by the end of the first quarter of 2022. Food and Drug Administration clearance of its Investigational New Drug (IND) application for the Phase 2 trial of MYMD-1 as a therapy for delaying aging and prolonging healthy lifespan. a driver of chronic inflammation.