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Women’s Health Moves Up the Agenda at Medical Cannabis Symposia
Women’s health will be front and centre at the Cannabis Health Symposia in Frankfurt and London this autumn.
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German Court Rejects Medical Cannabis Flower Reimbursement Challenge
A German court has rejected a woman on benefits with a severe neurological condition from continuing to receive medical cannabis flower through health insurance.
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Medical Cannabis and the Workplace: Managing Risk Without Discrimination
Where legitimate risk management tips over into discrimination against a lawfully treated employee, and how to tell the difference.
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Study Links Medical Cannabis to Sustained Improvements in Endometriosis Symptoms
Women with endometriosis reported less pain and better sleep after taking medical cannabis, according to a UK study.
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EKOCAN Explained: What Germany’s Cannabis Study Has Found So Far
What have Germany’s cannabis reforms meant for drug use, public health, young people and the black market?
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Professor David Nutt to Explore the Future of Medical Cannabis Research at London Symposium
Professor David Nutt has been announced as a key speaker at the Cannabis Health Symposium in London later this year.
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Can Cannabis Make ADHD Worse? What the Evidence Says About the Risks
Cannabis may help some people with ADHD manage symptoms such as restlessness and impulsivity – but research suggests it could make other symptoms worse.
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Medical Cannabis in Northern Ireland: Access, Law and Clinics in 2026
Medical cannabis has been legal on prescription in Northern Ireland since 1 November 2018.
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Medical Cannabis for Autism in the UK: Evidence, Access and What Parents Ask
Interest in medical cannabis for autism is growing among patients, families and clinicians, but research has yet to establish whether it is an effective treatment.
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Frankfurt Cannabis Health Symposium Tickets Enter General Release — Agenda So Far
Experts will examine the impact of Germany’s cannabis reforms on patient care, prescribing and access to treatment.
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Why UK Employers Need a Medical Cannabis Policy
‘Without a clear policy, employers are more likely to be influenced by their understanding of recreational drug use.’
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Cancer Survivors and Providers Have Different Views on Medical Cannabis, Study Finds
Findings point to differences in risk perception, communication and confidence discussing cannabis in cancer care.
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NHS Trust Approves New Guidelines for Medical Cannabis Patients
Devon Partnership NHS Trust has approved procedures for patients to continue taking their prescribed cannabis-based medications while in hospital.
Upcoming Symposiums
Cannabis Health Symposium
Evidence-led education for clinicians, industry and patient advocates — across Europe.
Every ticket includes 12 months’ free MCCS membership — worth up to £120.
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4 November 2026
Frankfurt · Mainhaus
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26 November 2026
London · Conway Hall