MCANZ launches its first study of Medical Cannabis users in NZ.
An unprecedented research project to discover how and why New Zealanders are using cannabis medicinally has been launched today by
Research
Literature reviews
A collection of Cannabis research papers and literature reviews is available for download. [dg ids=”4216,4213,3695,3694,3475″]
The Grass Might Be Greener: Medical Marijuana Patients Exhibit Altered Brain Activity and Improved Executive Function after 3 Months of Treatment.
Abstract The vast majority of states have enacted full or partial medical marijuana (MMJ) programs, causing the number of patients
International news
CLEAR and GroGlo Establish First UK Clinical Trials on Cannabis for Chronic Pain.
CLEAR has formed a partnership with the research arm of GroGlo, a UK-based manufacturer of high power, LED, horticultural grow lighting. The
Symptom-relieving and neuroprotective effects of the phytocannabinoid Δ9-THCV in animal models of Parkinson’s disease
BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Previous findings have indicated that a cannabinoid, such as Δ9-THCV, which has antioxidant properties and the ability
Cannabinoids in the management of chronic pain: a front line clinical perspective.
Author: Mary E. Lynch Abstract Chronic pain is an escalating public health problem. Currently available treatments are inadequate to control chronic
PRNewswire: Marijuana Derivative Reduces Seizures in Children and Young Adults with Treatment-Resistant Epilepsy
NEW YORK, Dec. 23, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Cannabidiol (CBD), a medical marijuana derivative, was effective in reducing seizure frequency and well-tolerated
The endocannabinoid system and pain.
Authors: Guindon J1, Hohmann AG. Abstract The therapeutic potential of cannabinoids has been the topic of extensive investigation following the discovery
The efficacy of nabilone, a synthetic cannabinoid, in the treatment of PTSD-associated nightmares: A preliminary randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled cross-over design study.
Authors: Jetly R1, Heber A2, Fraser G3, Boisvert D3. Abstract OBJECTIVE: Investigate the efficacy of nabilone capsules (NAB) in reducing the
Medical Marijuana for Treatment of Chronic Pain and Other Medical and Psychiatric Problems A Clinical Review
Paper Authored by Kevin P. Hill, MD, MHS Full article available here and published in JAMA June 23/30, 2015, Vol 313, No. 24 Of significant
