According to a study published in the peer-reviewed journal American Surgeon, there’s no evidence that cannabis use increases the risk of blood clots or alters coagulation-related biomarkers in adolescent and adult trauma patients. For the study, researchers reviewed records of 302 patients admitted to a level one trauma center between October 2019 and December 2023, …
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Clinical Trial Finds Cannabis Extract With THC and CBD Improves Cognitive Function in Patients With Alzheimer’s-Related Dementia
A phase 2 clinical trial published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease suggests that low-dose THC-CBD extract may improve cognitive function in patients with Alzheimer’s-related dementia. “We designed this trial to evaluate the safety and efficacy of low-dose THC-CBD balanced cannabinoid extract in the treatment of patients with AD-associated dementia”, states the research team consisting …
Study Finds Thyme Essential Oil and Cannabinoids Show Synergistic Benefits for Inflammatory Skin Conditions
A study published recently in the journal Pharmaceutics finds that combining thyme essential oil with cannabinoids could help treat inflammatory skin disorders such as atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, and acne. Researchers from the Universidade de Lisboa focused on Thymus mastichina essential oil, which is rich in terpenes like thymol, linalool, eucalyptol, α-terpineol, γ-terpinene, and terpinolene. The …
Idaho Medical Cannabis Legalization Initiative Clears Hurdle, Campaign Launches Signature Drive
An Idaho campaign to legalize medical marijuana has officially gained state approval to begin gathering signatures to place an initiative on the 2026 general election ballot. The Idaho Medical Cannabis Act, backed by the Natural Medicine Alliance of Idaho, would create a tightly regulated program allowing patients with serious medical conditions to access marijuana under …
Federal Court Upholds Wyoming’s Ban on Intoxicating Hemp Products
The 10th Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld Wyoming’s 2024 law banning intoxicating hemp products such as delta-8 THC, ruling that the state acted within its authority despite arguments that the statute conflicts with the federal 2018 Farm Bill. The case was filed by Green Room LLC of Casper along with 10 other hemp retailers, …
Cannabidivarin (CBDV) May Enhance Immune Response Against Cancer by Targeting Suppressor Cells, Study Finds
A new study published in Biomed Pharmacotherapy finds that cannabidivarin (CBDV), a non-psychoactive cannabinoid, may have significant potential as an immunotherapy agent for cancer. Researchers at the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology found that CBDV directly reprograms myeloid suppressor cells, which are key drivers of immunosuppression in the tumor microenvironment. These cells, including Myeloid-Derived Suppressor Cells …
Canada: 32% of Adults Have Consumed Cannabis in Past Two Weeks, Majority Support Industry Expansion
A new nationwide survey finds that seven years after legalization, cannabis use has become firmly embedded in Canadian society, with broad public backing for policies that would help the sector expand. According to research from Abacus Data, conducted for Organigram Global, more than one in three Canadian adults (35%) say they’ve used cannabis in the …
Virginia Cannabis Control Authority Launches Accredited Cannabis Training for Practitioners
The Virginia Cannabis Control Authority’s (CCA) has partnered with TheAnswerPage.com to offer optional online training that “gives practitioners the tools to provide better patient care.” The three-course training covers medical cannabis, the use of CBD in clinical care, and information on Virginia’s medical cannabis program. The CCA says they chose to launch the program in …
Maine Office of Cannabis Policy Issues Health and Safety Recall for Vape Cartridges
The Maine Office of Cannabis Policy (OCP) has issued a health and safety recall for Yani recreational vape cartridges of the strain “Watermelon Chimera.” The affected products were produced by NorCO Outdoor Cannabis and sold at recreational cannabis retail stores located in Auburn, Augusta, Bangor, Bethel, Carrabassett Valley, Chelsea, Damariscotta, Eliot, Fairfield, Guilford, Lewiston, Milo, …
Legislation to Legalize Recreational Cannabis Including Licensed Stores and Home Cultivation Approved by New Hampshire House Committee
The New Hampshire House Commerce and Consumer Affairs Committee voted 10 to 7 today to advance legislation that would legalize recreational cannabis for those 21 and older. The measure establishes a framework for retail sales, cultivation, product manufacturing, and testing facilities, overseen by a newly created cannabis commission. Those 21+ would be allowed to possess …
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