A new study published in the Journal of Cannabis Research and indexed by the U.S. National Library of Medicine has found that silver and gold nanoparticles synthesized using cannabis waste extract have strong antibacterial effects against Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a drug-resistant bacteria commonly linked to hospital infections. The research was conducted by scientists at the University …
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Peer-reviewed studies covering cannabis and cannabis compounds.
Study: Cannabis Use Linked to Reduced Stress and Improved Sleep in Veterans, Unlike Alcohol
Cannabis use among veterans is associated with reduced stress and improved sleep quality on the same day, according to a new study published in Drug and Alcohol Dependence. Researchers from King’s College London, New York University, the University of Southern California, the University of Washington, and the University of California Berkeley examined daily diary data …
Study: Cannabis Stem Nanoparticles May Help Treat Skin Pigmentation and Protect Against Oxidative Stress
A new study published in Molecular Medicine Reports finds that nanoparticles made from Cannabis sativa stems could have serious potential as a cosmetic ingredient. Conducted by researchers at the Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology and Chungnam National University, the study evaluated the properties of Cannabis sativa stem-derived nanoparticles (CSS-NPs) and their potential use …
Study: Medical Marijuana May Lower Costs and Improve Quality of Life for Pediatric Palliative Care Patients
According to a new / published in the Journal of Palliative Medicine, medical marijuana leads to improved symptoms, reduced medication use, and lower healthcare costs for children receiving palliative care. Researchers from Akron Children’s Hospital in Ohio conducted a retrospective review of 46 pediatric patients who received medical marijuana recommendations between 2019 and 2022. The …
Study Finds Medical Marijuana Use Linked to Long-Term Improvements in Quality of Life, Sleep, Anxiety, Depression and Pain
A study published today by PLOS One found that patients prescribed medicinal marijuana experienced sustained improvements in their overall health-related quality of life, fatigue, sleep, anxiety, depression, and pain over the course of a full year. The study, published as part of the QUEST Initiative and conducted by researchers at the University of Sydney, Curtin …
Study: Psilocybin-Assisted Therapy Shows Promise in Treating Fibromyalgia Symptoms
A new pilot study published in the journal Frontiers in Pain Research finds that psilocybin-assisted therapy may offer a safe and potentially effective treatment option for individuals with fibromyalgia. Researchers from the University of Michigan, The Ohio State University and Johns Hopkins University conducted an open-label clinical trial involving five adults diagnosed with fibromyalgia. Each …
Study Finds Sublingual CBD Improves COVID-19 Outcomes
A new peer-reviewed clinical trial conducted by researchers at Tel Aviv University and Reichman University found that sublingual cannabidiol (CBD) may improve clinical outcomes in patients infected with COVID-19. Published in The Israel Medical Association Journal, the double-blind, placebo-controlled study included 10 participants who tested positive for SARS-CoV-2. Seven patients received CBD extract administered sublingually, …
Study: CBD Reduces Stress-Induced Liver Damage by Improving Mitochondrial Function and Reducing Inflammation
Cannabidiol (CBD) may help protect the liver from stress-induced injury by targeting inflammation, oxidative stress, and mitochondrial damage, according to a new study published by the journal Frontiers in Pharmacology. A team of researchers from Shenzhen Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital, Guangdong Pharmaceutical University, and Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine explored CBD’s impact on liver injury …
CBD-Loaded Niosomes Show Promise for Retinal Protection in Groundbreaking New Study
A study published today by the European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics reveals that cannabidiol (CBD) encapsulated in niosomes could serve as an effective neuroprotective treatment for retinal ischemia, a condition that can lead to significant vision loss. Titled Intravitreal CBD-Loaded Niosomes Enhance Retinal Neuroprotection in Ischemic Injury, the study highlights the potential of this …
Study: THC/CBD Extract May Reduce Inflammation, Improve Movement After Spinal Cord Injury
According to a new study published in the journal Neuroscience, a cannabis extract containing both tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) could significantly reduce neuroinflammation and improve movement following spinal cord injury. Conducted by researchers from the Universidad de Buenos Aires, the study highlights the therapeutic potential of cannabis in protecting nerve tissue and promoting recovery. …
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