Issue 27 - "Unlocking Cannabis’s Power: From Cancer Relief to Seizure Freedom—Is This the Future of Medicine?"

BudMed Bulletin for 13/03/2025

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Study reveals selective cannabinoid agonists show promising anti-cancer effects in pancreatic and breast cancer cells

Researchers tested special compounds (CB1/2 agonists) on pancreatic and breast cancer cells. These compounds slowed down the growth and spread of cancer cells. They also triggered the cancer cells to self-destruct (apoptosis). The more of the compound they used, the stronger the effect on stopping cancer cell growth and survival. The compounds worked by boosting a protein (Bax) that helps cancer cells die, while lowering another protein (Bcl-2) that keeps them alive. Source

Does Cannabis Protect Your Brain as You Age? Study Finds Users Show Less Cognitive Decline by Midlife!

"Men with a history of cannabis use had less cognitive decline from early adulthood to late midlife compared to men without a history of cannabis use. Among cannabis users, neither age of initiation of cannabis use nor frequent use was significantly associated with a greater age-related cognitive decline." Source

Could Medical Cannabis Be a Game-Changer for Cancer Patients? Study Shows Big Symptom Relief in Just 6 Months!

Most patients saw big improvements in various health measures while using MC (medical cannabis) treatment. The improvements were statistically significant meaning they’re very unlikely to be random chance. After 6 months, the overall burden of cancer symptoms dropped by a median (middle value) of 18%. Source

Could CBD Be a Game-Changer for White-Sutton Syndrome? Shocking Update on a Patient’s Seizure-Free Success with Off-Label Therapy! 

Despite multiple therapeutic efforts, the patient's seizures continued: Valproate Topiramate Levetiracetam Clobazam Rufinamide Vigabatrin Off-label cannabidiol (CBD) treatment was started Result: Patient achieved complete seizure remission Parents discontinued CBD therapy against medical advice Outcome: Seizures recurred CBD treatment was reinstated Result: Successful seizure control resumed. Source

Could CBD Be the Key to Fighting Alzheimer’s?

This Study Uncovers How It Targets the Brain—and the Results Are Promising! The study shows that CBD (a cannabis compound) and similar substances can lower the amount of a harmful protein (Aβ42) in the brain. This suggests CBD might help with Alzheimer’s disease (AD) by tackling its root causes and symptoms. Source

Chronic Pain Sufferers: Science Reveals How Cannabis Could Be Your Relief—Here’s What They Found!

We looked at the latest research on using cannabis to treat long-term pain conditions like nerve pain, cancer-related nerve pain, muscle/bone pain, and migraines. Cannabis and its compounds (cannabinoids) can help reduce pain through different pathways in the body. Using a mix of cannabinoids might work best for pain relief. The entourage affect. Source

Cannabis in cancer care: A game-changer? New meta-analysis digs into the evidence!

Studied 10,000+ papers, 39,767 data points on cannabis and health outcomes. Findings: 31.38X stronger support than opposition for medical cannabis in cancer treatment. Key benefits: Eases pain, nausea, appetite loss, and shows anti-inflammatory promise. Anti-cancer potential? Growing consensus says yes—both for symptom relief and tumor-fighting. Takeaway: Time to rethink cannabis as a legit medical option! Source

New study reveals how cannabinoids could slash pain, stiffness, and fatigue in rheumatoid and psoriatic arthritis patients

Big news for arthritis sufferers: Our latest study uncovers surprising trends in cannabinoid use! Many patients with inflammatory arthritis (like RA and PsA) report past or current cannabinoid use. Patients noted less pain, fatigue, and swelling after use. Source

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