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First Real World Evidence Study in cancer pain, endorsed by the National Cancer Research Institute. Pioneering the development of #cannabis treatment in the UK.

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Dr Callie Seaman is a researcher at @sheffhallamuni, specialising in #cannabis cultivation and secondary metabolite production. At 15, she was diagnosed with #epilepsy and used #medicalcannabis as a form of treatment.
https://t.co/eXFUv2ydXV

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A study conducted in Israel has shown that new products containing #cannabinoids and mushrooms are up to six times more effective in killing #cancer cells than existing treatments when used in conjunction with standard #chemotherapy.
https://t.co/xxaRCsGNTM

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@OHSUNews conducted a study to see if #Hemp can prevent coronavirus from entering human cells. They ​​found that “a pair of cannabinoid acids bind to the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein, blocking a critical step in the process the virus uses to infect people.”
https://t.co/C6RUdldcxO

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A study conducted by @Sydney_Uni found that alterations in the #Endocannabinoid System, as a result of boosting #cannabinoid activation with drugs, reduced #seizures brought on by Dravet’s Syndrome - a rare form of childhood #epilepsy.
https://t.co/QSh8vwGJds

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Italy’s #cannabisreferendum could be the first of many in Europe, as the stigma around the plant and its use for recreational purposes slowly continue to fade. Could this be a vital turning point for the #cannabis industry?
https://t.co/NOqJ3HanfW

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We have recently seen the devastation that #opioids can cause, with the death toll in the USA surpassing 100,000 in a 12-month period for the first time. #Medicalcannabis is emerging as a much safer alternative to #painmanagement.
https://t.co/wv9vy0pMRT

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@BodAustralia has been granted Clinical Trial Authorisation by @MHRAgovuk to study the effectiveness of #medicalcannabis on symptoms of #longcovid. Long covid affects approximately 1.3m people in the UK.
https://t.co/mFuVbEFiNc

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Thailand is considering legalising #cannabis, which would make it the first South-East Asian country to do so. Despite widespread medical access to cannabis in Thailand, recreational use is currently punishable by up to 15 years in prison.
https://t.co/qchNggbC80

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#Fibromyalgia, a condition characterised by widespread #pain, brain fog and sleep issues, is notoriously difficult to treat. An increasing number of studies show that #CBD could be an effective means of managing symptoms.
https://t.co/xUndYkW7zm

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The partner of an Irish politician is facing charges over #medicalcannabis use, despite claiming he used the drug to manage his #epilepsy. Since taking medical cannabis, he has been #seizure free for 6 years.
https://t.co/5ANt8xtyvN

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@GrowPharmaUK launched the Journal Club to help educate UK doctors on the latest #medicalcannabis research. A possible reason for limited access to medical cannabis in the UK is that doctors are yet to be sufficiently educated on its efficacy.
https://t.co/bvlEdwDB3V

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In the USA, buyout firms invested over $3.5 billion in the #cannabis sector in 2021 alone. With several European countries considering increased access to #medicalcannabis, could it provide an attractive investment opportunity for private equity firms?
https://t.co/E3PBNp2C91

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According to research conducted by the American Alliance for Medical Cannabis, #cannabis can have positive effects on some #diabetic symptoms. Positive effects include stabilising blood glucose, receptor stimulation, improved circulation, and more.
https://t.co/34wnnrsFr9

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@GlassPharms has been awarded £22.5m in financing to develop the first dedicated #medicalcannabis cultivation facility that will be carbon negative in the world. It is the largest infrastructure investment in the UK #medicalcannabis industry to date.
https://t.co/OhhoQyRu4r

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A study of children with treatment-resistant #epilepsy has found that whole-plant #cannabistherapies reduced #seizures by 86 percent, according to research published recently by the journal @BMJ_PO. @DOPE_Magazine
https://t.co/AEt1o5Mxur

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#ChronicPain is massively under-treated across the UK, made worse by the pandemic. The #NHS has been overloaded in this last year and a half, and it’s time a cost-efficient solution is introduced by Europe’s largest producer of #medicalcannabis.
https://t.co/gPP9DDYy68

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The UK is still governed by the hopelessly outdated 1971 Misuse of Drugs Act, which may be Britain's biggest hurdle in becoming pioneers of the #medicinalcannabis industry. @thetimes
https://t.co/FXoRIIzfY6

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@audreyjcarleton Both #CBD and #THC are incredible compounds that can help prevent and counteract not just Covid, but a number of conditions. Through our Real World Evidence trials, we aim to give efficacy to #medicalcannabis and make it more accessible to patients with urgent and unmet needs!

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@motherboard Both #CBD and #THC are incredible compounds that can help prevent and counteract a number of conditions. Through our Real World Evidence trials, we aim to give efficacy to #medicalcannabis and make it more accessible to patients with urgent and unmet needs!

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#Cannabis has a rich history, and it wasn't until the 1930s when the head of the DEA created public hysteria surrounding the drug in a bid to restore the vitality of the DEA following the failures of alcohol prohibition.