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Medical Cannabis Helped Me Recover from Major Surgery—and Opened Minds in the NHS
James Smith, co-founder of 4C Labs, shares his recent experience using cannabis-based medicines after a hip replacement.
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First US guidance published on cannabis use in surgery patients
The guidelines were prompted by concerns that cannabis can potentially interact with anaesthesia.
Pain
Cannabis consumers may experience more pain after surgery – study
The findings have led to calls for more research into the effects of cannabis on surgical outcomes.
Science
Cannabis-dependent patients may be at risk of post-surgery complications – study
Patients who were dependent on cannabis faced higher infection rates following minor knee and shoulder surgery.
Pain
“I felt like myself again” – How medical cannabis can help with post-surgery recovery
Sara shares how medical cannabis helped her recover after major surgery.
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Chronic cannabis use linked to ‘increased complications’ after spine surgery
The diagnosis of cannabis use disorder has been linked to higher complication rates in patients undergoing spinal surgery, in a new study. According to researchers at the University of Illinois, […]
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Case Study: Karate master avoids spinal surgery thanks to CBD
Suffering from acute back pain, John Casey was ready to undergo major spinal surgery until he started taking CBD two weeks before the procedure. He is now back to his […]
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Cannabis Terpenes Show Promising Pain-Relieving Effects in New Study
Cannabis-derived molecules could help relieve chronic pain without the psychoactive effects associated with THC.
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Advocates Call for Wider Access to Medical Cannabis in Women’s Health Conditions
A new policy model aims to integrate women’s health conditions into medical cannabis frameworks across Europe.
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Bridging the Gap: Helping GPs See the Evidence Behind UK Cannabis Care
In her bi-weekly series for Cannabis Health, Dr Sue Clenton, Consultant Oncologist and Medical Director at Releaf Cannabis Clinic, shares her insight from the front line of an emerging field […]
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Cannabis Terpenes Could Treat Post-Surgical and Fibromyalgia Pain, Finds Study
New research suggests certain terpenes may be a viable medication for fibromyalgia and post-surgical pain relief.
Industry
Wimbledon tennis champ Pat Cash launches CBD range
Cash has described CBD as a ‘gamechanger’ for athletes living with chronic pain.
Health
Survey finds support for medical cannabis among UK health professionals
65% of respondents said they thought medical cannabis should be available on the NHS.
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MPs call for children with epilepsy to get medical cannabis on NHS
Cross-party MPs have signed a letter to the Prime Minister urging him to ‘finish what was started’
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Charity-funded clinical trial on cannabis and brain cancer gets underway
A cannabis charity raised over €400,000 to make the trial possible.
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“As a disabled person and full-time carer, cannabis enables me to support my partner”
Kerry Davies shares how medicinal cannabis helps her manage the symptoms of fibromyalgia, anxiety and depression.
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How cannabis could help manage the unmet need in endometriosis
Experts explore how cannabis could play an important role in offering new treatment options.
Industry
UK company identifies potential new cannabinoid-based cancer treatment
Oxford Cannabinoid Technologies is expanding its research and development into oncology.
Epilepsy
‘Our children have been left behind’ – How UK medical cannabis policy failed families
Five years since the law change why are parents still forced to break the law to access medicinal cannabis for their children?
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Dr Mikael Sodergren: the future of cannabis medicine in Europe
One of Europe’s leading cannabis researchers on the importance of real-world data in drug development.
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World-first trial of cannabis-based drug in brain tumours launches in UK
The study aims to recruit more than 230 glioblastoma patients at 14 NHS hospitals across the UK.
Health
Cannabis and Parkinson’s disease: everything we know so far
Studies show Parkinson’s patients have found relief for a number of physical and psychological symptoms
Sport
Study: topical CBD improves function in elite athletes
Findings showed ‘significant improvement in self-reported pain levels’ in former professional athletes with chronic pain.
Women's health
Cannabis and endometriosis: what we know so far
How can cannabis help manage symptoms of endometriosis and potentially treat the condition?