United Kingdom: Prohibitions against medical cannabis were eased almost 4 years ago. Has there been further relaxation since?
In November 2018, the law surrounding the prescription of medical cannabis was changed by the British Home Office.
Medical Cannabis for Older Patients
Interest in the medicinal use of cannabis and cannabinoids is mounting worldwide. Fueled by enthusiastic media coverage, patients perceive cannabinoids as a natural remedy for many symptoms.
Medical Cannabis for the Treatment of Fibromyalgia
Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain syndrome, characterized by chronic musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and mood disturbances. There are nearly no data on the effect of medical cannabis (MC) treatment on patients with fibromyalgia.
Medical cannabis for chronic pain: can it make a difference in pain management?
Globally, chronic pain is a major therapeutic challenge and affects more than 15% of the population. As patients with painful terminal diseases may face unbearable pain, there is a need for more potent analgesics
Legislature passes bill treating medical marijuana cards ‘like any other prescription’
The Utah Legislature passed a bill that would protect government employees from being discriminated against for holding a medical marijuana prescription by treating cannabis cards “like any other prescription.”
UK Data Indicates Medical Cannabis Improves Quality Of Life
Data from a UK registry collating outcomes on prescribed medical cannabis use indicates a statistically significant improvement in health-related quality of life for patients.
South Carolina Senate Begins Long-Anticipated Medical Marijuana Debate
South Carolina’s Senate kicked off debate on a medical marijuana bill on Wednesday, marking the first time in the Republican sponsor’s eight-year legalization effort that his legislation has made it to the chamber floor.
Thousands of Utah physicians may now prescribe medical marijuana
A new program enacted by the Utah legislature will make it simpler for those who qualify for medicinal marijuana to get their hands on the drug.
Economic innovation in the Maltese medical cannabis industry
Dr Joseph Muscat, former-Prime Minister of Malta, gave the keynote address at the Medical Cannabis World Forum in November 2019, which MCN attended as a media partner.