Hemp and Marijuana, though used interchangeably, are distinct strains of the Cannabis sativa plant and have different phytochemical uses and composition. Hemp has very low concentrations of THC and is rich in CBD, which results in very negligible psychoactive effects. Hemp is extensively used in industrial...
The growing acceptance of Marijuana and CDB-based products has given birth to various niche industries. There are numerous companies that offer CDB–based products such as oils, topical lotions, bath salts, edibles, aromatherapy, you name it and chances are that there is already someone offering the...
The American Cancer society estimates that in 2019, there will be around 22,530 new diagnoses of Ovarian Cancer and 13,980 women will succumb to the disease. It is the fifth largest cause for death in women, with over 1 in 78 chances of acquiring this...
Methylmalonic Acidemia, a rare inherited disease that occurs in an estimated 1 in 50,000 to 100,000 people, is characterized by the inability of the body to process proteins and lipids effectively. This disease mostly affects infants leading to hypotonia, hepatomegaly and in severe cases failure...
Cannabix Technologies (OTCPK: BLOZF), a pioneer in the development of Marijuana and other drug-testing devices, announced that its scientific team has developed a proprietary method that can detect the highest levels of ∆9-tetrahydrocannabinol (“THC”) from human breath till date. The company manufactures Cannabix Marijuana Breathalyzer...
Opiant Pharmaceuticals, (NASDAQ: OPNT), which develops pharmacological solutions for addictions, disorders and substance abuse, announced that it has entered into an agreement with Sanofi (NYSE: SNY) to manufacture Opiant’s investigational agent OPNTOO4 (drinabant) for the treatment of Acute Cannabinoid Overdose (ACO). Drinabant, a selective CB1...
There is never a dull day in the Cannabis Industry! Each day brings news of consolidations, expansions and diversification of established as well new entrants in the cannabis space, eager to make gains, in the possible event of legalization of Cannabis in the U.S. This year...
Earlier this year, we had covered some path-breaking companies engaged in clinical trials, to test the efficacy and safety of novel therapeutics, which could help in the treatment and management of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). Capricor Therapeutics, (NASDAQ: CAPR) a clinical-stage biotechnology company at the forefront...
Standing Tall ReWalk Robotics (NASDAQ: RWLK) recently received an approval for its ReStore exoskeleton system, indicated for rehabilitation of stroke victims, from the FDA. The company also manufactures ReWalk robotic exoskeleton, the first to receive FDA approval for personal and rehabilitation use in the United States. It...
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) compromises the body’s immunity by attacking CD4 cells (a type of T cell), exposing it to a host of infections and diseases and ultimately leading to the development of AIDS. According to data provided by Centres for Disease Control and Prevention,...
