Issue 15 - Cannabis Breakthroughs: From Epilepsy to Cancer

BudMed Bulletin for 19/12/24

How the Endocannabinoid System Could Revolutionize Epilepsy Treatment!

"Emerging evidence suggests a significant role of the cannabinoid system in modulating neuronal activity and protecting against hyperexcitability, underscoring the importance of further research in this area." Source

Breaking Ground: How Cannabis-Based Products Could Transform Pediatric Care!

"In the pediatric population, emerging evidence, combined with existing literature, suggests medical cannabis may be beneficial for quality-of-life symptoms related to specific conditions, like cancer, ASD, treatment-resistant epilepsy, and SWS." Source

Cannabis Compounds Team Up with Chemo to Fight Ovarian Cancer

This study shows that certain types of CBD (a compound found in cannabis) might work better at stopping cancer cells from growing when combined with traditional chemotherapy drugs. This could help in creating new treatments that use CBD to assist in managing ovarian cancer. Source

Unlock the Secrets of Stem Cells with CBD!

 Our research found that CBD helps normal stem cells to develop properly and protects them. Also, it slows down the growth of some cancer stem cells. Source

CBD: The Secret Weapon Against Alcohol Cravings? Study Shows Immediate Reduction in Urges!

In summary, CBD can temporarily help manage both the psychological craving for alcohol and the brain's reaction to alcohol-related stimuli in individuals struggling with alcohol use disorder. Source

"CBD: The Natural Mood Booster? Groundbreaking Study Reveals Antidepressant Effects!

"Accumulating evidence suggests that CBD has antidepressant properties in humans and animals with few side effects, suggesting that CBD may be a potential antidepressant." Source

Cannabidiol: The Cancer-Killer? Promotes Cell Death and Silences Cancer Genes!

Our research shows that at normal body levels, CBD probably doesn't help much in stopping cancer cells from growing. However, when you use a lot more CBD, it can make cancer cells die off (this process is called apoptosis) and might slow down their growth. The reason it works at high doses is because it boosts the body's natural cell death processes and turns off the pathways that lead to cancer growth. Source

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