New Technology Extends Therapeutic Effects of Medical Cannabis
Researchers have developed a platform for the slow and controlled release of a full spectrum of cannabinoids into the body
Pain Relief
Legal Cannabis Hemp Oil Treats Chronic Neuropathic Pain
UNM researchers demonstrate effectiveness of cannabis oil for treating chronic neuropathic pain in mice
Cannabis Use for Management of Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain Rising
Only 26 percent of patients receive recommendation for cannabis from physician
Scientists Find Brain Center That Shuts Down Pain
Single "Off" switch dampens response of dozens of pain-promotion centers in mice
Whether Marijuana Helps with Pain Is Unclear, Study Suggests
Daily users with severe pain report worsening health
Experts Study COVID-19 and Cannabis Use
A University of Miami research team is hoping to document how cannabis users are faring during the height of the coronavirus pandemic in the US
Study: Legal Marijuana Products Too Strong for Pain Relief
Recent research evaluates the advertised THC and CBD content of legal cannabis products to determine their suitability for medicinal use
Using Cannabinoids to Treat Acute Pain
Meta-analysis conducted in recent study reinforces the need for more rigorous studies to assess whether cannabis might be effective in the treatment of acute pain
No Evidence That Ibuprofen Makes COVID-19 Worse, Experts Say
Despite recent reports, WHO and public health experts say there is no need to avoid the painkiller if you have COVID-19 symptoms
Novel Formulation Permits Use of Toxin from Rattlesnake Venom to Treat Chronic Pain
Butantan Institute researchers succeeded in reducing the toxicity and potentiating the analgesic effect of crotoxin by encapsulating it in nanostructured silica; the results of tests in an animal model of neuropathic pain are promising