Lolita Korneagay: Demystifying Cannabis for Medical Professionals
Wed / Mar 23rd INTERVIEW
Lolita Korneagay is the nurse-turned-entrepreneur behind Cansoom, which offers cannabis-focused continuing education for medical professionals and more.
The properties of cannabis medicine have been known for thousands of years. Due to prohibition, scientific research and understanding of the plant has been stifled. Recently, scientific studies have begun to reveal the many medical benefits of cannabis for a variety of health conditions.
Wed / Mar 23rd INTERVIEW
Lolita Korneagay is the nurse-turned-entrepreneur behind Cansoom, which offers cannabis-focused continuing education for medical professionals and more.
Tue / Mar 15th
Two companies have accused the DEA of delaying the application process for bulk cannabis manufacturing in the production of cannabinoid-based pharmaceuticals.
Fri / Jan 14th
Terminally ill patients in California are now allowed to receive medical cannabis treatments while in the hospital under a new law starting this year.
Thu / Jan 13th
A new survey found 88.8% of patients with a skin condition would try a medical cannabis-based treatment.
Tue / Dec 28th
Medical cannabis company Cannabit-Tikun Olam is partnering with pharmaceutical firm Teva Israel to produce cannabis products for international distribution.
Thu / Dec 16th
Pfizer is making its move into the cannabis space with the acquisition of Arena Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in a $6 billion, all-cash deal.
Wed / Dec 15th
A recent study found that the incidence of epileptic seizures in children decreased an average of 86% when treated with whole-plant cannabis.
Mon / Nov 1st
A recent survey found 65% of patients were able to reduce or eliminate taking at least one prescription medication after obtaining their medical cannabis registration.
Thu / Aug 5th
Pennsylvania-based research firm Affinity Bio Partners is investigating the potential efficacy of cannabis for diabetic nerve pain.
Tue / Jul 27th
Colombia’s President Ivan Duque last week signed a decree lifting the ban on dried cannabis flower exports and expanding the sale of medical cannabis products.
Tue / Jul 27th
Trulieve GA Inc. and Biomedical Sciences LLC were awarded the two Class 1 licenses to produce low-THC medical cannabis oil for Georgia’s medical cannabis program.
Fri / Jul 23rd
Police in Cork, Ireland have removed six cannabis plants that were placed outside of the City Hall by a pro-cannabis activist to draw attention to a cannabis patient who moved to Spain for access to medical cannabis.
Thu / Jul 22nd
Georgia has selected six companies to produce and distribute low-THC cannabis oil, a crucial step toward a product pipeline for the state’s medical cannabis patients.
Wed / Jul 21st
A Utah medical cannabis company whose license application was denied has filed suit against state officials and companies that did receive a license claiming “corruption” in the licensing process.
Mon / Jul 19th
A new study suggests that cannabis was first domesticated in East Asia during the Neolithic Era and was a multipurpose crop.
Fri / Jul 16th
The University of Maryland in May graduated its first class enrolled in its master’s program for medical marijuana studies.
Wed / Jul 14th
A medical cannabis patient is suing Colorado Gov. Jared Polis (D) over the medical cannabis reform package signed by the governor last month.
Thu / Jul 8th
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) has signed a law allowing medical cannabis recommendations to be made via telehealth services.
Thu / Jul 8th
The Alabama Board of Medical Examiners is warning residents to not use businesses claiming to offer pre-approval and pre-registration for medical cannabis cards as no doctors are authorized at this time.
Wed / Jul 7th
Yale University researchers found that a single dose of psilocybin increases the growth of neural connections which are reduced by chronic stress and depression.
Tue / Jul 6th
Medical cannabis sales in Missouri reached a new record in June at nearly $16.4 million.
Fri / Jul 2nd
Pennsylvania has expanded its medical cannabis laws to let patients obtain up to a three-month supply of cannabis at once.
Fri / Jul 2nd
A medical cannabis bill cleared a North Carolina committee in the first sign of progress after 12 years of attempting to pass the reforms.
Mon / Jun 28th
A new study published last week in Gynecologic Oncology Reports found 71% of gynecologic cancer patients reported self-improvement while using medical cannabis.
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