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Cannabis compound could treat kidney failure – Marijuana News

Cannabis compounds are being used to tackle kidney failure amongst diabetics in a major new research project. Researchers working on the Aberdeen University study, which is funded by Diabetes UK, will explore whether synthetic cannabinoid compounds can be used to make the kidneys respond better to insulin.

Medical News 16 November 2015

Medical refugees leave Texas for marijuana treatments - Marijuana News

Hannah Loew, a child who suffers from a severe form of epilepsy called Dravet Syndrome, is among dozens who have moved to Colorado to receive higher concentrated doses of marijuana.

Medical News 12 November 2015

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Despite Looser Marijuana Laws, No Spike in Teen Use

Lisa Chedekel ~ BU Today ~

The less restrictive cannabis landscape has not led to an increase in marijuana use by adolescents, according to a new study coauthored by BU School of Public Health researchers.

Medical News 28 October 2015

After taking his CBD medicine Moose, a 10-year-old, 120-pound St. Bernard, goes for a walk in San Jose, California. Image: Brandon Chew, Special to The Chronicle

Pot for your pup? Startups cash in on cannabis trend

Kevin Schultz ~ SFGate.com ~

Suzanne Kisting’s burly 10-year-old, 120-pound St. Bernard, Moose, hobbled down the 40 stairs of her former Inner Sunset District apartment every morning, crippled by pain from severe arthritis.

Medical News 24 October 2015

Sean Adams is a candidate for the Expanded Access Program where he would receive marijuana extract, free of charge, from a pharmaceutical company. Image via KTVB.com

25 Idaho children to take part in cannabis oil program

Tami Tremblay ~ KTVB.com ~

Only those with the most severe cases of epilepsy will be selected to take part in an Idaho cannabis oil program.

Medical News 21 October 2015

Marijuana at the Inyo Fine Cannabis Dispensary in Las Vegas, Sept. 30, 2015. Image: Jason Ogulnik, Las Vegas Review-Journal

No typical medical marijuana user in Nevada

Eric Hartley ~ Las Vegas Review-Journal ~

Among the more than 11,000 people with state-issued patient cards are the very young and very old. They include people living with cancer, HIV, seizures, glaucoma or other conditions.

Medical News 19 October 2015

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Marijuana as Medicine

Steve Sternberg ~ U.S. News & World Report ~

Nearly half the country has so far made it legal. Does it work?

Medical News 13 October 2015

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Illinois state panel recommends pain, osteoarthritis for medical pot list

Robert McCoppin ~ Chicago Tribune ~

An Illinois panel voted Wednesday to recommend that medical marijuana be available for people who suffer from four different pain conditions and osteoarthritis.

Medical News 07 October 2015

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Physicians Vote to Ease Marijuana Laws, Advance Research

Marlene Busko ~ Medscape.com ~

DENVER — Family physicians voted to support the "decriminalization of the possession of marijuana for personal use" here at the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) 2015 Congress of Delegates, but stopped short of supporting legalization; they want solid evidence on its effect on health first.

Medical News 06 October 2015

Western Massachusetts pot patients grateful their long wait is over

Matt Caron ~ WWLP.com ~

NORTHAMPTON, Mass. (WWLP) – Friday was the official grand opening ceremony for western Massachusetts’ first medical marijuana dispensary.

Medical News 03 October 2015