Rapid Research Day 1
In 2014 the State of Colorado announced approximately $9M from the Medical Marijuana program would be used for research and the Colorado Medical Marijuana Research... Read More
Cannabis in Psychiatry
Mental, physical, and emotional states are all combined in the mind. Dr Franceshini discusses the use of cannabis in psychiatry for common issues such as anxiety, depression, and the current opiate addiction epidemic.
What is Endocannabinoid Deficiency Disorder?
The endogenous endocannabinoid system is the largest receptor system in the brain. 10 times larger than the endogenous morphine system. Could faults in this massive receptor network have negative effects on health? Dr Ross look at the hypothesis that endocannabinoid deficiency disorder is a possible cause of disease.
Pharmacokinetics of Lipid Nanoparticle Cannabis Formulas
Variations between cannabis preparations and potencies have long vexed patients and practitioners alike. Consistent results depend on consistent absorption by the body. In this presentation, Dr Shade reviews common routes of administration, then takes us through his work on lipid nanoparticle delivery systems.
Treating Autoimmune Disease with Cannabis
Dr Cohen examines predisposing factors that can lead to autoimmune disorders. He then applies a functional medicine approach to treatment. Case studies, including cannabis dosing and delivery methods, will be presented.
Cannabis and Autism Spectrum Disorder
Dr.Bogner discusses his research into the endocannabinoid system as it relates to ASD. Research data on specific viral enzymes, vitamin D metabolism are presented, with information on effects of phytocannabinoids on glyphosate and other immunotoxic chemicals
Understanding Cannabis as an Herbal Medicine
The effect of cannabis on the physiology of cellular processes is greatly affected by its components being herbal, not single purified substances. This lecture allows a more informed understanding of this complex herbal medicine for clinical use.
Cannabis for Cancer and Pain
As medicinal cannabis is now available in 25 states, physicians should become aware of the biologic activities of various cannabinoids and other plant chemicals, sativa vs indica, and the pharmacokinetics of ingested and inhaled cannabis to best advise cancer patients seeking its use for cancer care and pain management. Dr Abrams guides us through his significant research and experience in cannabis for cannabis and pain care.
Connecting the Dots to Evidence-Based Dispensary Care
Tikun Olam's Nurses clinic in Israel is led by Inbal Sikorin since 2009, specializing in consulting medical cannabis to patients of all ages, 3 months old to 102, suffering from different and complicated ailments. Since the Clinic's establishment it has set to document according to international standards of data collection patients experience before Medical Cannabis use, a month after and six months after the start of the treatment. This has provided Tikun Olam ltd. with the largest documented and analyzed accumulated patient data in the world.
Cannabinoids as potential anticancer agents
Current understanding of cannabinoids as antitumour agents, focusing on recent discoveries about their molecular mechanisms of action. Dr Velasco will discuss both his research and applying cannabis therapies to conventional treatments.