According to a new meta-analysis of clinical trials, “cannabinoids are associated with improved quality of life in both CD and UC, as well as improved disease activity”. Titled Meta-analysis of the Therapeutic Impact of Cannabinoids in Inflammatory Bowel Disease, the study was published in the journal Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, issued by Oxford University, and it …
Category: Studies
Aug 28 2024
Psilocybin Therapy for Chronic Lower Back Pain: University of California Seeks Participants for Clinical Trial
The University of California (UC) is seeking participants for a double-blind, randomized clinical trial “examining the preliminary efficacy of psilocybin therapy for people with chronic low back pain”. “This study evaluates whether psilocybin therapy helps patients cope with chronic low back pain more effectively”, states a public posting .” Patients may be recruited at Stanford and University …
Aug 28 2024
Top 10 CBD Studies Released So Far in 2024
As the interest in the marijuana compound cannabidiol (CBD) continues to rise, 2024 has been a remarkable year for research into its potential benefits and applications. Recently we covered the top marijuana studies published so far in 2024, as well as the top THC studies. In this article, we will cover what we believe to …
Aug 28 2024
Study Finds Marijuana Users “Had Better Outcomes and Mortality Compared with Non-Users” in COVID-19 Cases
A new study published in the peer-reviewed journal Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research and available online through the National Institutes of Health found that when it comes to COVID-19, “Cannabis users had better outcomes and mortality compared with non-users”. The research, which utilized data from the National Inpatient Sample Database, sought to evaluate the impact of …
Aug 28 2024
Study: CBD Reduces Seizures in Drug-Resistant Epilepsy Linked to Rare Genetic Condition
A recent international study has found that cannabidiol (CBD) may offer significant relief for patients suffering from drug-resistant epilepsy associated with glycosylphosphatidylinositol-anchored protein deficiencies (GPI-ADs). Published this month in the peer-reviewed journal Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research, the study was conducted by a team of researchers from Italy, Denmark, Brazil, Germany, and the United States. The …
Aug 26 2024
NFL-Funded Study Explores Marijuana’s Potential in Sports
An NFL-funded study published in the journal Sports Medicine reveals the growing role of marijuana as a therapeutic tool for athletes, highlighting its potential to address issues like pain, anxiety and brain injuries, while also acknowledging the complications and lack of knowledge caused by strict laws and regulations. “The increasing legalization of Cannabis sativa plant …
Aug 26 2024
Study: CBD May Protect Against Sepsis-Induced Renal Damage
The results of a new study published in the peer-reviewed journal Naunyn-Schmiedeberg’s Archives of Pharmacology “underscores CBD as a promising protective agent against sepsis-induced renal damage.” The research, conducted by teams from Suleyman Demirel University and Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University in Turkey, explored how CBD could mitigate the harmful effects of lipopolysaccharide (LPS)-induced kidney …
Aug 26 2024
Study Finds THC Amplifies CBD’s Role in Improving Schizophrenia Symptoms
A new study published in the journal BMJ Mental Health reveals promising insights into the effects of cannabidiol (CBD) on key biomarkers associated with schizophrenia. Conducted by researchers from Germany’s Central Institute of Mental Health, Goethe University Frankfurt, the University of Goettingen, and Australia’s University of Sydney, the randomized clinical trial explored how varying doses …
Aug 23 2024
Study: High-Dose Psilocybin May Be Effective in Treating Depression
A new study published this week by The British Medical Journal and the US National Institute of Health reveals that high-dose psilocybin may offer benefits in treating depression. Conducted by a team of researchers from multiple hospitals and universities in Taiwan, the study systematically reviewed and analyzed the performance of various psychedelics, including LSD and MDMA, …
Aug 23 2024
Study Finds Weak Correlation Between THC Blood Levels and Impairment
A new study published in Forensic Science International reveals that while alcohol and benzodiazepines have a clear and significant impact on driver impairment as their blood concentrations rise, the effects of THC are much less consistent and harder to predict, calling into question per se THC driving limits. The research, which examined over 15,000 cases …