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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 02, 2018 -- Veritas Pharma Inc. (CSE:VRT) (OTC:VRTHF) (Frankfurt:2VP), ("Veritas" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that Dr. Brian O'Connor, a consultant in respiratory medicine, has joined its advisory board. He is a clinical expert in the areas of...

Marijuana could be a game changer for this deadly neurodegenerative disorder. Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the deposition of Aβ amyloid plaques and twisted tangles of a protein called "tau" in regions of the brain responsible for memory and...

Some patients will be asked to participate in clinical trials once Pennsylvania's medical marijuana program becomes fully operational. There's also a good chance the University of Pittsburgh will conduct some of the research. The state is angling to become a national leader in medical...

Teenagers won't just be smoking cannabis on the sly in the future – they could be openly smearing it on their face to prevent acne. Aussie company Botanix is developing the first new acne treatment in 20 years that aims to fight pimples using a synthetic version of cannabidiol. However...

he founders of a new West Dundee business describe their concept as "a wellness boutique and apothecary with a twist." Melanie Dillon, a licensed clinical professional counselor, and Kalee Hooghkirk, an esthetician and cannabis clinician, recently opened Entourage Clinical Services at 737 S...

NSW's health minister has rejected Labor's push to swiftly decriminalise cannabis for the chronically ill, arguing the move is not yet backed by clinical experts. The state opposition plans to introduce a bill to parliament this week which would allow medically-certified sufferers to carry...

When: December 14, 9 AM - 5 PM Where: Human Development Center Auditorium, LSUHSC 411 S. Prieur Street New Orleans, LA 70112 Contact: 20161214 - Cannabis and Its Medicinal Potential: State of the Research and Policy | Registration Form A daylong seminar in New Orleans next week will...

A daylong seminar in New Orleans next week will explore the scientific, clinical and business aspects of medical marijuana. The Louisiana Legislature legalized pot for medical use in 2015, but the process for bringing cannabis products to the market is still being shaped. LSU Health and Baker...

Queensland Health is searching for 30 children with severe treatment-resistant epilepsy to take part in a medicinal cannabis trial. It comes after the State Government last week passed laws allowing people with certain conditions to access the drug under the supervision of a medical...

Queensland Health is searching for 30 children with severe treatment-resistant epilepsy to take part in a medicinal cannabis trial. It comes after the State Government last week passed laws allowing people with certain conditions to access the drug under the supervision of a medical...

The American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA) issued a formal statement calling for the rescheduling of marijuana and called for more research to determine its safety and effectiveness this week. The organization notes that there is a lack of evidence regarding the...

The American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine (ASRA) issued a formal statement calling for the rescheduling of marijuana and called for more research to determine its safety and effectiveness this week. The organization notes that there is a lack of evidence regarding the...

Boston, Massachusetts — June 23, 2016. Cannabis inhalation is associated with the alleviation of clinical symptoms in patients with bipolar disorder, according to clinical findings published in the open-access journal PLoS ONE. Investigators at Harvard Medical School and McLean Hospital in...

How do cannabinoids act on tumors? Researchers believe the chemical compounds work in various ways, including apoptosis induction and blockage of tumor angiogenesis. Questions about cannabis, including its risks, benefits and legality, just keep coming. Fortunately, as data accrue, evidence is...

How do cannabinoids act on tumors? Researchers believe the chemical compounds work in various ways, including apoptosis induction and blockage of tumor angiogenesis. Questions about cannabis, including its risks, benefits and legality, just keep coming. Fortunately, as data accrue, evidence...

In fall 2012, when other parents were trading stories about the difficulties of balancing homework with little league practice and swimming lessons, I was in my garage painstakingly measuring amounts of a schedule one narcotic to extract medication for my son. Tinkering with lab equipment and...

While the drug is currently illegal in Australia, two states?? Are discussing whether to allow people to use it therapeutically. The bill which the Liberal Party introduced to the country's parliament will change the Narcotics Drugs Act 1967. It looks likely to become law, as the main...

For patients with severe forms of epilepsy who don't respond to other medications, hopes are high for marijuana as a treatment. But clinical data showing how well the drug works – and how safe it is – are sparse, experts say. Two clinical trials underway at the Jacobs School of Medicine and...