by Amy Norton, Healthday Reporter The study involved 224 patients with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC)—a genetic condition that affects about one in 6,000 people, according to the U.S. National Institutes of Health. It causes noncancerous tumors to arise throughout the body, and—in 90% of patients—seizures that are often resistant to standard drugs. (HealthDay)—Prescription-grade CBD may...
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Research brief: High fat foods can increase CBD absorption into the body
UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA While oral cannabidiol (CBD) capsules were approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in patients with seizures in 2018, very little was known about the effect of food on CBD absorption. A University of Minnesota study, published in Epilepsia, examined whether eating high-fat foods after taking CBD increased the body’s absorption of CBD. The study tested whether fasting or a high fat meal has...
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Compound derived from marijuana may benefit children with epilepsy
In recent years, cannabinoids–the active chemicals in medical marijuana– have been increasingly touted as a potential treatment for a range of neurological and psychiatric disorders. In a Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology review, investigators compare their efficacy with antiepileptic drugs for children with epilepsy. One cannabinoid, called cannabidiol (CBD), has the most evidence of antiepileptic...
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A sea change in CBD drug policy?
Katie Pearce And Saralyn Cruickshank, Johns Hopkins University The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration announced a shift Friday that clears the way for the first prescription drug derived from the marijuana plant to make its way to market where it will provide treatment for severe forms of childhood epilepsy. GW Pharmaceuticals, the company responsible for the...
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Can marijuana help treat fibromyalgia?
Although best known as a recreational drug, marijuana has been used medicinally for thousands of years. In the United States, the use of marijuana (also known as cannabis) is illegal under federal law. However, many states have passed laws to decriminalize its use for the treatment of specific medical conditions. As a result, more and...