Latest news about scientific research on the use of Cannabis
How Pharmacists are Revolutionizing Medical Cannabis Use in Modern Healthcare World Pharmacists Day, celebrated annually on September 25th, underscores the vital contributions of pharmacists to healthcare systems worldwide. This year, the emphasis on the integration of medical cannabis into contemporary therapeutics provides an opportunity to explore emerging trends and therapeutic options. In Europe, especially in […]
World Continence Week, celebrated annually in June, brings attention to the often overlooked but significant issue of incontinence. This global initiative aims to raise awareness about the impact of incontinence on individuals’ lives and promotes education, support, and research to improve the management of this condition. Incontinence, the involuntary loss of bladder control, affects millions […]
Evening rituals for good sleep What does us good in the evening? Rituals bring calm to everyday life and provide security. This promotes relaxation and invites tiredness. It takes several weeks for your brain to sort out a new routine and store it as a ritual. It is important to always keep the same rhythm […]
Lung cancer (bronchial carcinoma) is not only one of the most common cancers worldwide – lung cancer also carries the highest risk of dying from cancer. Despite significant improvements in the treatment of lung cancer, current therapeutic interventions are only partially effective, making the search for treatment alternatives important. A new study in mice suggests […]
Israeli scientist Raphael Mechoulam led groundbreaking study: he is considered the discoverer of the main active ingredients of the cannabis plant THC and CBD, as well as the functioning of the endocannabinoid system. Now the distinguished professor has passed away at the age of 92. Tireless commitment to research and destigmatization of cannabis In the […]
He is one of the greatest in pharmaceutical chemistry: Israeli scientist Raphael Mechoulam is considered the discoverer of the essential active ingredients of the cannabis plant and their chemical structures, as well as the functioning of the human endocannabinoid system. The researcher, now 91, looks back on an eventful life – personally and in his […]
In eyelid spasms, muscle spasms occur when the eyelid closes, which practically means blindness. Therapies such as medicinal elimination of the cramped muscles with Botox or surgery do not always bring success. A small Israeli double-blind study of six sufferers shows that a sublingual cannabis extract has an alleviating effect: Seizure duration decreased significantly, as […]
Cannabis flowers are sensitive natural products. Phytocannabinoids such as tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD) and other secondary plant compounds, especially terpenes and flavonoids, are important for the medicinal effect. These components can react with the environment under the influence of light, heat, moisture and oxygen. In addition to loss of effect, cannabis can mold if […]
Doctors in Germany have been allowed to prescribe medicines containing cannabinoids for five years now. Nevertheless, the prescription of medicinal cannabis continues to meet with skepticism – from patients and experts alike. Why is that the case? A look at history provides some explanations. China: Cannabis as medicine mentioned for the first time Today, medicinal […]
Cannabinoids are already used for cancerous diseases to relieve symptoms such as pain, vomiting from chemotherapy and anorexia. Preclinical studies on animals and cultures of cancer cells increasingly show that cannabinoids have an anticarcinogenic effect, therefore, they also fight cancer. The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is involved in tumor defense, from which therapeutic effects for phytocannabinoids […]
