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CBD isolate shows effectiveness for dental pain

This is a randomized, placebo-controlled, triple-arm, phase IIA clinical trial that investigated the effectiveness and safety of CBD for acute dental pain. It was published in the journal Evidence-Based Dentistry in April 2024.
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Migraines and vaporized cannabis flower: a placebo-controlled, randomized trial

71 migraine patients tested up to 4 different types of cannabis flower, each with a different THC/CBD ratio. The average age was 41 and they were mostly female (83%). 
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Clinical outcomes of osteoarthritis patients using cannabinoid medicine

Osteoarthritis patients with chronic pain who were prescribed cannabis-based medicinal products in the UK reported their outcomes over 12 months. The study was published in April 2024 in the Journal of Pain & Palliative Care Pharmacotherapy.
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CBD and Caryophyllene combined reduce inflammation markers better than each alone

Published in the journal Pharmaceuticals (Basel) in April 2024, this study focused on dermatological anti-inflammatory effects of CBD and/or beta-caryophyllene in vitro in a model of human skin inflammation.
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High fat meals dramatically increase CBG bioavailability

This small double-crossover pilot study examined the bioavailability of CBG isolate and a type of CBG emulsion administered orally with different meals. It was published online ahead of print in Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research in April 2024.
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Study shows synthetic THC is effective for non-movement Parkinson's Disease symptoms

This small open-label study examined the effects of synthetic THC on non-movement symptoms, or NMS (primarily sleep and pain) in long-term Parkinson's patients. It was published in the journal NPJ Parkinson's Disease in March 2024.
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Mayo Clinic fibromyalgia patients say cannabis is effective for symptom relief

1336 patients with an average age of 48 were included in this cross-sectional study. Most identified as female and just under half reported using cannabis to help manage their symptoms.
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Traumatic Brain Injury outcomes after recreational cannabis use

"This study adds evidence about the potentially neuroprotective effects of recreational cannabis for short- and long-term post-TBI outcomes." It was published in April 2024 in the journal Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment.
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CBD reduces TMJ disorder symptoms

This double-blind, placebo controlled study examined the effects of CBD on the symptoms of temporomandibular joint (jaw) disorders. It was published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine in March 2024.
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Clinical Trial Review: CBD use in pediatric patients with Dravet Syndrome

"This review consolidates evidence from multiple clinical trials, affirming the potential of CBD as a promising treatment option for pediatric patients with DS." It was published in March 2024 in the European Journal of Medical Research.
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Review study concludes CBD is effective as an anti-seizure medication

"Rigorous studies reveal CBD’s robust efficacy in diverse epileptic encephalopathies, with real-world data supporting significant seizure reductions." It was published in the Expert Opinion on Drug Metabolism and Toxicology in March 2024.
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Patients say cannabis is effective, but strains don't seem to matter

Just over 1,000 patients who were prescribed medical cannabis and supervised by a physician in Germany in June, July, and August 2020, were included. Around 60% of the patients had been using MC for more than a year.
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Cannabis helps those with severe PTSD and depression

This study focused on the effects of cannabinoid medicine on PTSD patients who also suffer from depression. It was published in March 2024 in the journal BJ Psych Open managed by the Royal College of Psychiatrists
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Most past and present CBD users say it helps with stress, sleep, and mood

Current and former CBD users reported on their experience taking CBD for various issues. The results were published online in the journal Frontiers in Psychiatry in February 2024.
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CBD isolate helps with menstrual-related symptoms

This study was designed to determine if CBD isolate was effective at alleviating menstrual-related symptoms. It was published in the journal Experimental and Clinical Psychopharmacology in March 2024.
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Migraine patients say cannabis is helpful

Over 1,300 migraine patients were asked to share their perception of the effectiveness of cannabinoid medicine on their symptoms. It was published online ahead of print in the journal Neurology, Clinical Practice in March 2024.
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Most cannabinoids have anti-staphylococcal effects

Published February 2024 in the journal Scientific Reports: "These findings suggest that the cannabis extracts tested in this study can be used for the development of new anti-staphylococcal compounds with improved efficacy."
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Mature horses with osteoarthritis show improvement with CBD

Horses aren't humans, but this study complements several human studies on the effectiveness of CBD for osteoarthritis. It was published in the journal Frontiers in Veterinary Science in February 2024.
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