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Dispensary

Stakeholders React to Medical Marijuana Research Act Moving to House Floor

The bipartisan bill would allow dispensary-grade cannabis to be studied by researchers under the supervision of the FDA.

September 18, 2020

Pennsylvania

University of Pittsburgh and Parallel Announce Medical Cannabis Research Agreement

The University of Pittsburgh will research the impact of medical cannabis on sickle cell disease and other chronic conditions with a grant from Parallel.

August 5, 2020

Pennsylvania

PA Options for Wellness and Penn State’s College of Medicine Embark on 10-Year Journey to Study Medical Cannabis

The entities have partnered under Pennsylvania’s medical cannabis research program, and have already launched surveys to study patient outcomes, with many more studies planned.

July 22, 2020

Interviews & Opinion

Denver Awards MedPharm Medical Marijuana Research and Development License for Alzheimer’s Study

The company will launch a study with 30 participants to determine whether cannabis-based medication improves patients’ symptoms.

June 24, 2020

Compliance

NCIA Calls for Cannabis Oversight Change

In comments to the DEA’s request for information, NCIA advises cannabis research be overseen by health agency.

May 13, 2020

Top Stories

Dr. Ethan Russo Joins Endocanna Health’s Science Board to Advance ‘Individualized Medicine’ Research

The genetics company will benefit from Russo’s research on the endocannabinoid system and the cannabis plant’s entourage effect.

April 15, 2020

Legislation and Regulation

NIDA Releases Request for Information on THC Dosing Standards

The National Institute of Drug Abuse has issued a request for comments on establishing and implementing a standard unit of dosage for THC in order to improve cannabis research efforts.

March 30, 2020

International

New Research Looks at Hemp-Sourced Cannabinoid, CBM

Recent research by a team of Italian scientists examined the minor cannabinoid known as cannabimovone and its ability to engage with a receptor type that helps regulate both metabolic and immune functions with implications for future investigation into its use in the treatment of a variety of disease states.

March 6, 2020

International

CBN, CBC and Acidic Forms Found to Kill Colon Cancer Cells

A new pre-clinical study from Cannabics Pharmaceuticals finds CBN, CBC and their acidic forms to be effective against human colon cancer cell lines.

February 21, 2020

International

Cannabis Therapy Linked to Reduction of ADHD Medications in Patients

A new study out of Israel points to improved symptoms and a reduction of conventional medications for ADHD patients after cannabis consumption.

February 20, 2020

Hemp Research

How CBG Can Alleviate Common Symptoms of Cancer Treatment

Preliminary studies have shown how CBG attacks cancer cells, but this minor cannabinoid may improve chemotherapy-related symptoms and quality of life for cancer patients as well.

February 19, 2020

International

Medical Cannabis Exports in Colombia Promise Massive Market Potential

“Colombia will be a world leader in cannabis in a few years," a national cannabis association leader tells CBT.

February 13, 2020