April 4th 2025
A recent study explored how vaporized cannabis consisting of a standardized THC and CBD formulation may help improve symptoms of MS patients.
The ABCs of CBD: Cannabinoids in Dermatology and Skin Care
October 23rd 2023Our sister publication, Dermatology Times, discussed how cannabis-based personal care products suddenly seem ubiquitous all over the market, where CBD is a featured ingredient in everything from moisturizers and lotions to makeup.
Morris Animal Foundation Study Tests CBD Efficacy for Post-surgical Pain Management
July 7th 2023Our sister publication, dvm360, recently published an article discussing a study that was funded by the Morris Animal Foundation and was conducted by veterinary research team at the University of Saskatchewan located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.
Pharmaceutical-Grade CBD: Elevating the Industry to the Next Level
June 1st 2023The cannabidiol (CBD) market reached a saturation level in recent years with products popping up around every corner—from the local gas station to the neighborhood market and more. How can consumers know which of those products are safe and reliably labeled? It is an unfortunate fact that there are bad products on the market, some that have no CBD at all despite label claims. Despite these bad actors, many companies are striving to do better and even set higher standards for the industry. For instance, Vantage Hemp Co. has made it their mission to go beyond current state requirements and produce pharmaceutical-grade CBD. Here, Deepank Utkhede, Chief Operating Officer at Vantage Hemp Co., discusses his role with the company and their goals to elevate this market to create a safe place for consumers and manufacturers.
Interest in Cannabinoids Continues to Grow Among Patients With Cancer
May 19th 2023Our sister publication, Oncology Nursing News recently published an interview with Karen Hande, PhD, DNP, ANP-BC, CNE, FAANP, ANEF, where she discusses increased patient interest in cannabinoids and how oncology nurses can steer pain management conversations to keep patients informed.
Purification and Isolation of Cannabinoids: Current Challenges and Perspectives
The current challenges and future perspectives of the purification of cannabinoids from cannabis extracts are presented in this review article.
Breaking the Reins: How One Mustang Found a Second Chance with CBD
March 22nd 2023When you think of cannabis, you probably don’t think of horses or the potential medicinal benefit to animals. However, the cannabinoids found in cannabis have been shown to provide similar benefits in animals that are noted with human patients. In this interview, Emma Davis, founder of Mikko’s Choice, delves into how some cannabinoids—such as tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), cannabidiol (CBD), cannabinol (CBN), and tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA)—have provided medicinal benefits to horses. Davis also discusses her mustang, Mikko, who inspired her to launch her own cannabis and hemp product brand.
Extraction 2022 Highlights and 2023 Predictions
February 1st 2023There goes another year in the books. This review of 2022’s extraction greatest hits takes a look at discoveries, advancements in technology, and other highlights from the year. This article also lays out some predictions for 2023, which is set up to be an interesting year with less access to funding that could slow the development of new technology or innovation in the extraction space.