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Dr. Ethan Russo: How cannabis can be better The Cannabis Enigma

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The cannabis that most people have access to isn’t what it could be. A big part of that is a result of the way the plant has been bred to have high THC levels for the recreational market over the years. “For the most part, around the world, we’re still dealing with cannabis that is … Read more

Cannabis and women’s health, with Dr. Melanie Bone The Cannabis Enigma

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By now, we’ve all heard of the concept of using cannabis to treat ailments like cancer, ALS, Parkinson’s, seizures, HIV, AIDS, Crohn’s, and terminal illnesses, but fortunately, those aren’t necessarily what physicians are most commonly confronted with. What then, can be done about things like anxiety, pain, insomnia, fibromyalgia, endometriosis, and other women’s health issues? … Read more

The endocannabinoid system demystified The Cannabis Enigma

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How much do you know about the Endocannabinoid System — the system present in nearly every part of the human body that helps maintain balance, and which the chemicals in cannabis can help regulate? Dr. Rachel Knox explains everything you need to know about the Endocannabinoid System in a special episode brought to you and … Read more

EPISODE #125 Testing and Quality Control with Sébastien Béguerie – Cannabis Scientist, Entrepreneur, and Innovator The Cannabis Conversation

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This week, we’re joined by Sébastien Béguerie, entrepreneur and founder of Kanavape, Alpha-Cat and Golden Buds. Together we examine the methodologies and tests involved in the quality control of cannabis, their challenges, and the barriers to achieving consistent quality. Sébastien also shares his reflections on the Kanavape case – a significant milestone for the European … Read more

Cannabis data for doctors: Mara Gordon The Cannabis Enigma

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When Mara Gordon started using medical cannabis there wasn’t any lab testing — or any way to know how much of each cannabinoid or terpenes were in any given strain . There was definitely no way of ensuring that you got the same effect from it consistently. So she drew on her profession as a … Read more

EPISODE #127 Medical Cannabis: Scientific Evidence with Sandra Carrillo MD, Professor of Medical Cannabis Research & Education at University of Panama The Cannabis Conversation

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This week, we’re joined by Dr. Sandra Carrillo – clinical practitioner and Professor of Medical Cannabis Research & Education at The University of Panama. We discuss the use of medical cannabis, the conditions it has been proven to treat successfully, and the challenges involved in gathering evidence for its efficacy.

EPISODE #169 Clinical and Pre-Clinical Cannabinoid Research with Dr. Mikael Sodergren, Managing Director at Sapphire Medical Clinics The Cannabis Conversation

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In our latest episode, we welcome Dr. Mikael Sodergren, Medical Cannabis Research Group Lead at Imperial College London and Managing Director at Sapphire Medical Clinics. We examine how clinical trials and real-world evidence can be used to prove the efficacy of cannabis-based medicines, as well as the challenges associated with applying traditional licensing and regulatory … Read more