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Australian Scientists Say They Have “developed the world’s most complete medicinal cannabis genomic reference.”

Cannabis Law Report

Australia’s Victorian government says Agriculture Victoria Research scientists have developed the world’s most complete medicinal cannabis genomic reference. The organisation has been licensed by the Australian Government to undertake medicinal cannabis research. Hemp Gazette reports.

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Marijuana as a treatment for epilepsy

Cannabis Info

Marijuana as a treatment for epilepsy. Medical cannabis is showing great potential in the treatment of epilepsy. Cannabis has been used medicinally for thousands of years by the human race for a large catalogue of ailments. WHAT EXACTLY IS EPILEPSY? CONVENTIONAL TREATMENT. CANNABIS AS A POTENTIAL TREATMENT.

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Three Major Australian Medical Cannabis Companies Fined By The TGA “over claims prescriptions could treat conditions such as cancer and epilepsy”

Cannabis Law Report

Australia’s drugs regulator issues 73 infringement notices over claims prescriptions could treat conditions such as cancer and epilepsy. The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) issued 73 infringement notices totalling $972,360 between the medicinal cannabis companies MGC Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Cannatrek Ltd and Little Green Pharma Ltd.

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Specialist Doctors Launch Sapphire Medical Clinic, UK’s First Medicinal Cannabis Clinic to Treat Full Range of Health Issues Including Childhood Epilepsy

Cannabis Law Report

Dr Mikael Sodergren , Managing Director and Academic Lead at Sapphire Medical Clinics said: “Medicinal cannabis is a new and exciting field. We have the expertise to prescribe medicinal cannabis in a way that fits in with other more conventional treatments as and when we judge that to be in the best interest of the patients.

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Study Finds Healthcare Providers Need More Education On Cannabis

MedicalJane

A newly published article in the Epilepsy & Behavior Journal highlights the findings of researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham after surveying healthcare providers on their attitudes and knowledge about cannabis, and has confirmed what most of us already knew– healthcare providers need more education on cannabis.

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5 Biggest Benefits of Medical Cannabis for Your Health

United Patients Group

Cannabis has been used for medicinal purposes for thousands of years, dating back to ancient civilizations in Asia, Africa, and the Americas. Medical cannabis, also known as medical marijuana, refers to the use of the cannabis plant or its extracts to treat symptoms of disease or other medical conditions.

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The History of Cannabis in Medicine

Cannabis Law Report

However, cannabis has been used as medicine in different fields for many years. Feudal and prehistoric physicians combined the plant with tea or medicines to relieve pain and treat other ailments. Multiple sclerosis and epilepsy. The history of cannabis in medicine. References.

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