This post from New York Cannabis Institute sheds light on the incredible medical marijuana, its uses, administration, and adverse effects. Medical Marijuana, also known as cannabis, has been used for more than 3,000 years for the treatment and management of pain, digestive issues and psychological disorders. Despite the fact that marijuana is thought to be useful for treating ... Continue Reading
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STUDY: Preliminary efficacy and safety of an oromucosal standardized cannabis extract in chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting
ABSTRACT: AIMS Despite progress in anti-emetic treatment, many patients still suffer from chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV). This is a pilot, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled phase II clinical trial designed to evaluate the tolerability, preliminary efficacy, and pharmacokinetics of an acute dose titration of a whole-plant cannabis-based medicine ... Continue Reading
How Medical Cannabis Is Up Against a Cultural Double Standard
In this East Bay Express post, David Downs sheds light on the cultural double standard for safety and efficacy faced by medical cannabis as compared to much more powerful, and dangerous prescription medications. Medical cannabis faces a double standard for safety and efficacy compared to prescription pharmaceuticals. The most recent illustration of that fact is a story from ... Continue Reading