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.
Category: Cannabis Studies
Peer-reviewed studies covering cannabis and cannabis compounds.
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 …
Study: Cannabigerol (CBG) Shown to Reduce Liver Fibrosis by Targeting Lipid Build-Up and Inflammation
Cannabigerol (CBG), a non-psychoactive cannabinoid, may offer a new treatment pathway for liver fibrosis by addressing both fat accumulation and inflammation, according to the results of a new study from researchers in South Korea. The study, published in the journal Biomedicine & Pharmacotherapy and conducted by scientists at Ewha Womans University and The Catholic University of …
Study: Researchers Discover Rare Flavoalkaloids in Cannabis Leaves
Researchers at Stellenbosch University in South Africa have identified a rare group of natural compounds—flavoalkaloids—within the leaves of certain Cannabis strains, marking the first time these substances have been detected in the plant. The findings, published in the Journal of Chromatography A, could open new doors for medicinal research beyond the well-known cannabinoids like THC …
Study: Most Cannabis Growers in Italy and UK Also Garden Other Plants, and Many Started There First
A study published in the International Journal of Drug Policy finds that the majority of small-scale cannabis growers in Italy and the United Kingdom also cultivate other plants—and in most cases, they were gardeners before they began growing cannabis. Researchers surveyed 1,302 people who had grown cannabis in the prior year, collecting detailed information on …
Study: Researchers Develop Glove That Can Produce CBD-Infused Microfibers for Wound Treatment
A team of researchers from Florida International University, Clemson University, and Virginia Commonwealth University has developed a glove capable of producing cannabidiol (CBD)-infused microfibers for potential wound care applications. The ultralow-power electrospinning glove operates with just a 1-volt DC input, a dramatic reduction from the tens of kilovolts typically required by traditional electrospinning systems, according …
