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Cannabis extracts show significant antifungal and antibacterial effects

Bacteria and fungi are increasingly developing resistance to traditional antimicrobial treatments. This study tested the antimicrobial properties of 5 cannabis extracts.
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Anxiety & PTSD: Cannabis improved anxiety, depression, fatigue, and social abilities

This study's goal was to evaluate the effectiveness of cannabis-based medicine on anxiety disorders and PTSD. It  was published in the Journal of Pharmacy Technology in June 2023.
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CBD topical is effective for oral ulcers

This was a randomized parallel double-blind controlled trial investigating the effects of a CBD topical solution on a type of chronic ulcer found in the oral cavity, or mouth. They are more common in women, and it is estimated that about 20% of the general population experience them. There is no known cure.
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Patients with generalized anxiety disorder show improvements with medical cannabis

This observational study included 302 treatment-resistant patients enrolled in the UK Medical Cannabis Registry who were prescribed cannabis oil or flower. Improvements in anxiety, sleep quality and quality of life were observed at each time point (p < 0.001).
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Cannabis use limits head impact injury

This study set out to determine if chronic cannabis use would act as a protectant or an exacerbating agent for acute subconcussive head impacts. It was published in the journal iScience in June 2023.

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Cancer patients report legal cannabis helps reduce pain, improve cognition and sleep

48% were receiving chemotherapy treatment, 16% immunotherapy, and 44% were in observation only. Patients ONLY used edible products. About 56% used edibles in the form of candy, usually gummies or chocolate.
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25 cannabis extracts tested for anti-cancer properties

This study was designed to test the anticancer and anti-inflammation properties of different cannabis flower extracts. It found that THC isolate was significantly less effective (45% vs. 80% inhibition average) than the 25 full-spectrum extracts tested.
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CBD helps with bone development and regrowth

This study examined the effects of CBD on bone fractures and osteoporosis using a human cell model and a mouse bone fracture and osteoporosis model. It was published in June 2023 in the journal Calcified Tissue International.
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Cannabis' effects on headache disorders

The goal of this study was to determine the effects of cannabis based medicinal products on patients with a primary diagnosis of headache disorder. 97 patients were included and reported their outcomes at 1, 3, and 6 months.
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Cannabis use is associated with lower levels of fatty liver (steatosis)

The data in this study came from 2622 participants in the U.S. National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey who received a complete non-invasive vibration controlled transient elastography test between 2017 and 2018.
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Inhaled CBD inhibits lung cancer growth in mouse model

Their results showed that inhaled CBD slowed tumor growth rates and suppressed the expression of several pro-tumor factors like angiogenesis and CD44.
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Double-blind study on THC + CBD and severe Tourette Syndrome

This was a randomized double-blind, crossover trial of the effectiveness of THC + CBD oil on patients with severe Tourette Syndrome. It was published in the New England Journal of Medicine's publication Evidence in June 2023.
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Fibromyalgia patients show significant improvement with THC

This study collected retrospective data from a clinic in Germany. 120 patients with fibromyalgia were included and 62 of those patients were treated with THC medicine.
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Double blind, randomized controlled trial on CBD and sleep quality

This trial compared the effectiveness of ingested capsules of CBD isolate, CBD with other cannabinoids, and melatonin on sleep quality among people experiencing sleep disturbance. It was published in the Journal of the American Nutrition Association in May 2023.
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Caryophyllene and CBD show effectiveness for some types of dental pain

CBD and beta/trans-caryophyllene (β-CP, or caryophyllene) were administered 1 hour before a dental pulp exposure procedure (drilling) then again on days 1, 3, 7, and 10 after the procedure.  It was published in the journal Biomolecules in May 2023.
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Review Study: Cannabis for Parkinson's disease shows benefits

The goal of this study was to conduct a "systematic review regarding the clinical evidence for the efficacy and safety of cannabinoids in treating Parkinson's disease". It was published in the journal Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research in May 2023.
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Review study: Cannabis shows promise for colorectal cancer

This study reviewed existing published research about the known effects of some key bioactive molecules in cannabis to determine their potential for the prevention and treatment of colorectal cancer. It was published in the journal Biomolecules in May 2023.
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New study shows cannabis is effective for MS symptoms

The goal of this study was to determine the suitability of medical cannabis (MC) for MS symptom management, and determine if it could work as a comprehensive treatment plan. It was published in the May/June 2023 edition of  the International Journal of MS Care.
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