A study published recently in the peer-reviewed journal Immunopharmacology and Immunotoxicology finds that cannabidiol (CBD), alone or combined with low-dose ionizing radiation (LDR), may help protect against brain and liver damage linked to hepatic encephalopathy (HE). Hepatic encephalopathy, a condition stemming from severe liver dysfunction, can trigger inflammation, oxidative stress, and cognitive decline. To test …
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Study: Vaporized Cannabis May Ease Naloxone-Induced Opioid Withdrawal Symptoms
A new proof-of-concept study published in Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology finds that vaporized cannabis may help reduce the severity of withdrawal symptoms triggered by naloxone, a medication commonly used to reverse opioid overdoses. Researchers from Columbia University and Johns Hopkins School of Medicine tested the effects of vaporized cannabis on a 52-year-old male participant with …
Study Finds THC and CBD Create Distinct Brain Activity Patterns
A new study published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology reports that THC and CBD produce markedly different effects on brain function, with THC increasing connectivity and blood flow while CBD decreases certain measures of connectivity without altering blood flow. Researchers from the University of Reading, Heinrich-Heine University, and King’s College London administered THC, CBD, and …
Nanoparticle Delivery of CBD Shows Strong Tumor Inhibition in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
A study published today by Oxford Academic’s Journal of Pharmacy and Pharmacology finds that cannabidiol (CBD), when delivered through a folic acid-modified chitosan (FA-CS) nanoparticle system, significantly inhibited tumor growth in triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), an aggressive form of the disease with few effective treatment options. Researchers from Sun Yat-sen University, Zunyi Medical University, and the …
THC-Rich Hydrogels Developed for Safe, Sustained Topical Delivery, Study Finds
A new study published in Frontiers in Drug Delivery details the creation of THC-rich hydrogels designed for safe and sustained topical cannabinoid delivery. Researchers from Laval University’s dental medicine faculty developed polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)-based hydrogels mixed with propylene glycol (PG), vegetable glycerin (VG), or both to improve THC dissolution and distribution.
Study: Tourette Patient Using Nearly 10 Grams of Cannabis Daily Still Deemed Fit to Drive
A case study published in Frontiers in Psychiatry details how a 28-year-old man with Tourette syndrome (TS) and ADHD maintained full driving ability despite using large amounts of medical cannabis—up to 10 grams per day. In the study, researcher from Hannover Medical School, the Medical University of Warsaw, and Ludwig-Maximilians-University Munich “present the case of …
Study Finds Hemp Roots Yield Novel Compounds With Cancer-Fighting Potential
A new study published in the Journal of Cannabis Research has revealed that hemp roots contain compounds with strong anti-cancer activity, expanding the plant’s potential beyond cannabinoids like CBD and THC. Researchers from the USDA, the U.S. Department of Energy, and the University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria identified and isolated four neolignans from …
Study: Cannabidiol Boosts Antibiotic Effectiveness Against Extensively Drug-Resistant Acinetobacter baumannii
A study published today in the journal MC Complementary Medicine and Therapies by researchers at the University of Phayao has found that cannabidiol (CBD) may help combat one of the world’s most dangerous hospital pathogens: extensively drug-resistant (XDR) Acinetobacter baumannii. The bacterium, which is responsible for life-threatening infections in intensive care units, has been classified …
Study Finds Limited Evidence of Sex Differences in Short-Term Cognitive Effects of Cannabis
A new systematic review published by the journal Frontiers in Neuroendocrinology has found limited evidence that sex significantly influences the short-term cognitive effects of cannabis, despite some research indicating stronger impacts in women. Researchers from the University of Toronto, the Toronto Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, Health Canada, and other institutions analyzed 29 studies …
Study: Over Half of Dutch Brain Tumor Patients Have Used Cannabis, Many for Symptom Relief
A new study from the Amsterdam University Medical Center has found that more than half of Dutch patients with a primary brain tumor have used cannabis at some point, with many citing relief of symptoms such as sleep issues, anxiety, and depression. Researchers surveyed 100 adult patients visiting the neuro-oncology outpatient clinic between August and …
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