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Why Real-World Evidence is Key in Medical Cannabis Research
Is regulators’ focus on randomised controlled trials holding back progress in medical cannabis research?
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Health
New Evidence Suggests Cannabis-Based Medicines Are Promising Treatment for Insomnia
Cannabis-based medicines, particularly those containing THC or mixed cannabinoids, may improve sleep quality and ease symptoms of insomnia.
News
Closing the Gap: How Real-World Evidence Could Reshape UK Medical Cannabis Policy
UK medical cannabis clinic, Releaf, is investing in an ambitious new research programme to collect critical real-world evidence on the effects of medical cannabis treatments. Could it help bridge the […]
News
Historic US cannabis research bill sparks calls for change in the UK
Leaders have called for UK government to increase funding and making it easier for companies to invest in research.
News
Is the government finally recognising the potential of a medicinal cannabis industry?
The MHRA has published new guidance for companies applying for approval of unlicensed cannabis-based medicines in the UK.
Science
Policymakers urged to consider real world evidence for medical cannabis
A new paper urges regulators to consider the global database of real world evidence in order to overcome ‘harmful’ restrictions.
Industry
Industry must help fund medical cannabis trials, says Lord
Members of the House of Lords discussed the barriers to access in the UK
News
UK patients face losing access to “life-saving” medical cannabis product
The MHRA has removed a compassionate licence for the import of Celixir20 – which many children currently rely on.
Pain
Project Twenty21 publishes first findings on chronic pain
Data from over 900 medical cannabis patients, living with chronic pain, has been published this week.
Advocacy
“I saw from an early age that it works” – Dr Peter Grinspoon on the therapeutic potential of cannabis
Dr Peter Grinspoon discusses the medical, wellness and recreational benefits of cannabis.
News
MyAccess Clinics rejoins Project Twenty21 to help build real-world data
MyAccess Clinics (MAC) will now be taking on new patients through Project Twenty21.
Science
New MHRA guidance on real-world data a “step in the right direction”
New guidance, which appears to recognise the value of real-world evidence, has been welcomed by experts.
News
Weekend digest: Six big stories from the cannabis world you might have missed
Another week, another rollercoaster in the fast-moving world of cannabis.
Industry
More brands sign up for large-scale CBD safety study
A second batch of major CBD brands have signed up to participate in the first large-scale study into the safety of the cannabinoid. US research body, Validcare, has announced a […]
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Study: Medical cannabis is effective for chronic pain
The long-term use of medical cannabis has been found to be effective for chronic pain in a new study by Harvard University researchers. Chronic pain patients using medical cannabis saw […]
Industry
Purity Hemp Company: A “lighthouse” for people looking to CBD
A career in the cannabis sector was not something Michael Walker would have considered growing up in a strict catholic family in Canada. But witnessing the effects of cannabis-based oils […]
News
No evidence of liver toxicity in adults using CBD
A first-of-its-kind study has found no evidence of liver toxicity in more than 800 adults consuming CBD. Following seven months of clinical investigation, researchers have reported no preliminary evidence of […]
Health
FDA warnings for companies selling CBD for pain
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued warnings to companies selling over the counter CBD products for back pain. The FDA has issued warning letters to two companies […]
News
“This is my life’s work”: Seth Rogan launches cannabis brand in the US
Seth Rogan has announced this week that he will be launching his cannabis and homeware brand, Houseplant, in the US. The comedian, writer, producer and actor, known for the hit […]
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First study of cannabis in veterans with PTSD
The first observational study to determine the efficacy of cannabis for veterans with PTSD has gained approval from regulators in the US. US charity, The Battle Brothers Foundation has received […]
Industry
NHS and NICE bosses to speak at UK medical cannabis summit
Health chiefs will address what comes next for medical cannabis in the UK at an industry conference later this year. In an industry first event, the Centre for Medical Cannabis […]