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miércoles, 26 de agosto de 2020

Trends and Priorities in Analytical Cannabis

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Trends and Priorities in Analytical Cannabis

This burgeoning new industry brings with it many challenges, not least those simply of its speed of development. How can we ensure that cannabis products reaching consumers are safe? Most cannabis products receive no oversight from the US Food and Drug Administration, regulation is a patchwork, varying from state-to-state, and consensus on testing standards is not yet achieved. This article discusses the important trends and priorities needed for Cannabis research.

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			FDA approves CBD oral solution for treatment of seizures related to tuberous sclerosis complex Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Epidiolex (cannabidiol) [CBD] oral solution for the treatment of seizures associated with tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) in patients one year of age and older.

			Will smoking cannabis harm your heart?, yes says AMA The American Heart Association (AHA), in their statement, has said that smoking cannabis (marijuana) could be harmful to the heart. This new stand on smoking weed was published this week in the journal Circulation. The announcement is released as an article titled, “Medical Marijuana, Recreational Cannabis, and Cardiovascular Health: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association.”

	Researchers determine the effects of after-hours cannabis use on workplace performance Although it has become increasingly accepted for medical and recreational use, cannabis is still considered among one of the most widely used illegal substances in the United States and in many European countries.

	Children exposed to cannabis in pregnancy have greater risk of autism In the largest study of its kind, Ottawa researchers found that children whose mothers reported using cannabis during pregnancy were at greater risk of autism.

	Higher rates of e‐cigarette and cannabis use not linked to vaping‐related lung injuries Higher rates of e-cigarette and marijuana use in U.S. states did not result in more e-cigarette or vaping-related lung injuries (known as EVALI), a new study from the Yale School of Public Health finds.