Issue 33 - "CBD Breakthroughs: Killing Brain Cancer Cells, Easing Autism Symptoms, and Transforming Parkinson’s Care"

BudMed Bulletin for 24/04/2025

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Cannabis and blood pressure: Shocking study finds no hypertension risk in diverse older adults who consume cannabis.

"Conclusions: In a cohort of racially and ethnically diverse older adults with a high prevalence of hypertension, no evidence of increased risk due to regular cannabis smoking was found for either blood pressure or hypertension." Source

"Cannabis Linked to Sustained Relief From Pain, Fatigue"

After 12 months, 70% of people who started using opioids either reduced or stopped taking them. Quality of life improved significantly, based on two health surveys: One survey showed moderate improvement. Another survey showed strong improvement. For people with chronic pain: Pain levels decreased noticeably. Daily activities became easier. Pain-related scores improved by about 4.9 points, a strong positive change. Source

Could CBD be a game-changer for brain cancer? New study shows it kills glioma cells, stops their spread, and boosts treatment effects!

Makes cancer cells self-destruct Disrupts the energy centers of cancer cells Starts a cleanup process in cancer cells Stops cancer cells from growing and spreading Reduces traits that make cancer cells aggressive Encourages cancer cells to die Enhances radiotherapy and chemotherapy sensitivity Protects neural functions Manages glioma symptoms. Source

"Efficacy and Safety of Cannabinoids for Autism Spectrum Disorder"

CBD might slightly improve sleep and social interactions. It may reduce anxiety in some people. For core ASD symptoms (like communication issues) and behavior, CBD worked better than a placebo in some cases. Source

"CBD Cannabis Extracts Could Reduce Autism Symptoms in Youth"

What were the results? Better social skills: People were more responsive and engaged with others. Less disruptive behavior: People showed fewer challenging or problematic actions. Lower anxiety: People felt less nervous or anxious. Improved sleep: There was a trend toward better sleep quality (not as strong but noticeable). Source

Cannabis oil in treating Parkinson's disease: improvement of motor and non-motor symptoms: a case report

Case example: A 77-year-old man with advanced PD Diagnosed 22 years ago, he had severe symptoms: Slow movements, shaking, stiffness, and couldn’t stand or walk properly. A broken leg made things worse. Trouble swallowing (dysphagia) led to a feeding tube. He was mentally clear but depressed, quiet, and withdrawn. Levodopa (Prolopa®) wasn’t helping much. What happened after using cannabis oil? He can now walk around the house often. He eats soft food regularly without choking or lung issues. His mood and behavior improved: More active, happy, talkative, and aware of his surroundings. Source

Groundbreaking Study: Medical Cannabis 31x More Supported Than Opposed for Cancer! Helps with Pain, Nausea & May Fight Tumors!

"This study synthesized data from over 10,000 peer-reviewed research papers, encompassing 39,767 data points related to cannabis and various health outcomes." Strong Support for Medical Cannabis: A large study combining multiple research findings showed strong agreement for using medical cannabis in health, cancer treatments, and cancer-related effects. Much More Support Than Opposition: The support for medical cannabis in cancer topics is over 31 times stronger than arguments against it. Reduces Inflammation: Cannabis has properties that can help reduce inflammation in the body. Helps with Cancer Symptoms: It’s widely recognized for managing cancer-related issues like pain, nausea, and loss of appetite. Possible Anti-Cancer Effects: There’s growing agreement that cannabis might help fight cancer itself, though more research is needed. Source

"Cannabis use may reduce healthcare utilization and improve hospital outcomes in patients with cirrhosis"

Lower chances of hospital admission for: Hepatorenal syndrome (a kidney problem linked to liver disease): 49% less likely. Ascites (fluid buildup in the abdomen): 27% less likely. Shorter hospital stays: about 1.15 days less. Lower hospital bills: about $15,852 less on average. Lower risk of dying in the hospital: 32% less likely. Source

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