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    WHO's Recommendation to Reschedule Cannabis Approved by U.N. Commission on Narcotic Drugs
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    • Dec 2, 2020
    • 1 min

    WHO's Recommendation to Reschedule Cannabis Approved by U.N. Commission on Narcotic Drugs

    Wednesday, December 2, the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) accepted Recommendation 5.1 by the World Health Organization...
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    THC and PTSD
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    • Dec 2, 2020
    • 2 min

    THC and PTSD

    Several studies have examined the efficacy of cannabis in treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Cannabidiol (CBD) has been...
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    For Clinicians: Dr. Hill on Patients Who Use Cannabis
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    • Nov 25, 2020
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    For Clinicians: Dr. Hill on Patients Who Use Cannabis

    Writing in the Annals of Internal Medicine, Drs. Kevin Hill and Arthur Robin Williams describe some of the consequences of expanded...
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    Listen to Dr. Ahmad on Edge of Cannabis Medicine
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    • Nov 18, 2020
    • 1 min

    Listen to Dr. Ahmad on Edge of Cannabis Medicine

    Dr. Ahmad leads a cannabis journey around the world, from the Asiatic Steppe all the way to the Americas. He’s an expert on all things...
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    Chemical Profiles of Cannabis Samples Show Lack of Diversity
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    • Nov 18, 2020
    • 2 min

    Chemical Profiles of Cannabis Samples Show Lack of Diversity

    Cannabis users feel that individuals cultivars (often referred to as "strains") possess different characteristics. This informs their...
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    Everything You Always Wanted to Know About CBG But Were Afraid to Ask
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    • Nov 17, 2020
    • 2 min

    Everything You Always Wanted to Know About CBG But Were Afraid to Ask

    Cannabigerol (CBG) is considered by many to be one of the next big things in cannabis medicine. It is often marketed as “the mother of...
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    Dr. Ahmad Featured on KevinMD Podcast
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    • Nov 16, 2020
    • 1 min

    Dr. Ahmad Featured on KevinMD Podcast

    Dr. Samoon Ahmad talks to Dr. Kevin Pho of KevinMD about COVID-related stressors and increased instances of substance use. Dr. Ahmad also...
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    Cannabis Use Associated with Complications Following Heart Procedures
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    • Nov 13, 2020
    • 2 min

    Cannabis Use Associated with Complications Following Heart Procedures

    Two studies to be presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2020 virtual event, which started today, November 13,...
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    Listen to Dr. Hill on Edge of Cannabis Medicine
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    • Nov 12, 2020
    • 1 min

    Listen to Dr. Hill on Edge of Cannabis Medicine

    Dr.Kevin Hill is back on "Edge of Cannabis Radio" talking with Matthew Myro and sharing his great wisdom and experience. This time they...
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    Dr. Kevin Hill Featured on Stay Young America! Podcast
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    • Nov 10, 2020
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    Dr. Kevin Hill Featured on Stay Young America! Podcast

    Dr. Kevin Hill, one of the authors of Medical Marijuana: A Clinical Handbook, stopped in to speak with the hosts of Stay Young America!...
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    The Green Wave: Voters Across Five States Approve Pro-Cannabis Proposals
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    • Nov 5, 2020
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    The Green Wave: Voters Across Five States Approve Pro-Cannabis Proposals

    The 2020 election did not deliver a decisive victory for either of the nation's two major parties, but cannabis had an overwhelming...
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    Endocannabinoid 2-AG May Play Role in Fighting Bacterial Infections
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    • Oct 29, 2020
    • 1 min

    Endocannabinoid 2-AG May Play Role in Fighting Bacterial Infections

    Several studies have found that cannabinoids, via the endocannabinoid system, help mitigate gastrointestinal (GI) inflammation in...
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    Huntington Disease Symptoms & Cannabis
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    • Oct 20, 2020
    • 2 min

    Huntington Disease Symptoms & Cannabis

    A systematic review found that cannabis may help treat some of the symptoms associated with Huntington disease.
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    CBD May Reduce COVID-Related Lung Damage and ARDS Symptom Severity
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    • Oct 19, 2020
    • 2 min

    CBD May Reduce COVID-Related Lung Damage and ARDS Symptom Severity

    CBD may help reduce lung damage following ARDS, a common complication of COVID-19, and mitigate other COVID-related symptoms.
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    OCD Patients Report Limited and Short-Term Symptom Relief After Cannabis Use
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    • Oct 16, 2020
    • 1 min

    OCD Patients Report Limited and Short-Term Symptom Relief After Cannabis Use

    A new study reports cannabis may provide OCD patients with short-term relief of some symptoms.
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    Drs. Ahmad and Hill Featured in Medpage Today Story on Cannabis and Pain
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    • Oct 15, 2020
    • 1 min

    Drs. Ahmad and Hill Featured in Medpage Today Story on Cannabis and Pain

    "We are trying to advocate for more physicians to provide better care," Dr. Hill told Medpage Today.
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    Dr. Ahmad Talks About His Experiences Researching and Writing the Handbook with Heather Allman
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    • Oct 12, 2020
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    Dr. Ahmad Talks About His Experiences Researching and Writing the Handbook with Heather Allman

    Dr. Ahmad stresses the importance of using science and data to guide policy on cannabis.
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    EVALI-Like Lung Injury Linked to Heating Element - Not Vitamin E Acetate
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    • Oct 9, 2020
    • 1 min

    EVALI-Like Lung Injury Linked to Heating Element - Not Vitamin E Acetate

    Nichrome heating elements and/or high heat may pose a potential danger to users e-cigarettes and vaping products.
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    Cannabis Use May Lead to Increased Pain Sensitivity During and Following Surgery
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    • Oct 7, 2020
    • 2 min

    Cannabis Use May Lead to Increased Pain Sensitivity During and Following Surgery

    Cannabis use prior to surgery may lead some patients to require more anesthesia during surgery and increased pain during recovery.
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    New Study Urges Caution in Cannabis Use Among Patients with COPD
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    • Oct 3, 2020
    • 2 min

    New Study Urges Caution in Cannabis Use Among Patients with COPD

    New evidence suggests that patients with COPD may experience an increased rate of adverse reactions when using cannabinoids.
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