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TuesdayDec 04, 2018 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Australians to Conduct First Marijuana Clinical Trial for Brain Cancer

Two Australians, a naturopath and a neurosurgeon, have teamed up to conduct the first clinical trial in the world aimed at finding out whether cannabis can be used to treat glioblastoma, one of the most aggressive forms of brain cancer. This type of cancer affects at least 1,000 individuals in Australia alone each year. Sadly, the majority of the patients diagnosed with glioblastoma die within one year and only 5 percent survive for five years after diagnosis. Dr. Janet Schloss, a naturopath based in Brisbane, and Prof. Charlie Teo, a famous neurosurgeon, have teamed up to explore how patients can…

TuesdayDec 04, 2018 12:26 pm

ChineseInvestors.com, Inc. (CIIX) Presenting at the 11th Annual LD Micro Main Event

ChineseInvestors.com provides investor education products and services to the greater Chinese community It provides real-time market commentary and analysis in Chinese language character sets The company will be presenting today at the 11th Annual LD Micro Main Event A fintech company, ChineseInvestors.com, Inc. (OTCQB: CIIX) focuses on being the top financial information website for Chinese-speaking investors. It provides an array of investor education products and services to the greater Chinese community in the U.S. and globally. The company provides its services in simplified and traditional Chinese language character sets. Established in 1999, ChineseInvestors.com is headquartered in San Gabriel, California. ChineseInvestors.com…

TuesdayDec 04, 2018 12:02 pm

Golden Developing Solutions, Inc. (DVLP) Launches New Software Division during Largest US Cannabis Trade Show

Golden Developing unveiled the new software division, Greener Grows, during industry conference MJBizCon Greener Grows is dedicated to collecting cannabis company analytics and sharing this information for free, with the goal of helping companies enhance their processes and minimize their environmental footprints MJBizCon provided Golden Developing Solutions with excellent opportunities to network and increase awareness about its software products like Greener Grows and Where’s Weed Golden Developing Solutions, Inc. (OTC: DVLP) announced the launch of a new software division while attending MJBizCon in Las Vegas – a major marijuana business conference that took place from November 14 to 16. The…

TuesdayDec 04, 2018 11:27 am

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) Submits Application for Research License to Health Canada

Lexaria has developed its DehydraTECH technology The company also has four new subsidiaries Lexaria recently submitted its application to Health Canada for a research license Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) is a research-driven company that has developed and out-licenses its DehydraTECH technology – a drug delivery platform. It is the only company globally with a patent issued for oral delivery of all cannabinoids. The company’s technology facilitates the delivery of bioactive substances via oral ingestion without the need for inhalational dosing or co-administration with sugars or sweeteners. Lexaria Bioscience is headquartered in Kelowna, British Columbia. Lexaria has four…

TuesdayDec 04, 2018 11:06 am

Phivida Holdings Inc. (CSE: VIDA) (OTCQX: PHVAF) Keeps its Vision High as Cannabis Prospects Continue to Germinate through Political Changes

U.S. midterm elections signal growing fortunes for cannabis industries with pro-cannabis voting, ouster of anti-cannabis attorney general Phivida among cannabis industry companies that enjoy stock boost in immediate wake of elections Phivida enthused by new FDA and DEA acceptance of natural cannabis in pharmaceuticals, which opens prospects for non-FDA administered products as well Company announces appointment of new senior vice president of distribution to optimize placement of its products in functional food and beverage markets A rolling groundswell of progressive developments in the cannabis use seascape, driven by winds of change in North America’s political arenas, is underscoring the optimism…

TuesdayDec 04, 2018 9:00 am

Hemp Industry Sees Profitable Harvest as Farm Bill Approaches Finale

CannabisNewsWire Editorial Coverage: With the end in sight for the 2018 U.S. Farm Bill, which contains provisions likely to grant hemp full agricultural legalization, and revenues from existing hemp products rising, hemp farmers are seeing reasons for excitement this fall. The Farm Bill is set to finally pass through Congress in the near future. Predicted hemp revenues for the next few years are soaring. Hemp is doing particularly well in states with supportive politicians, such as Kentucky. Sugarmade, Inc. (OTC: SGMD) (SGMD Profile) has made the most of this opportunity through investment in Hempistry, a hemp cultivator with big plans…

TuesdayDec 04, 2018 4:20 am

420 with CNW – Why Cannabis Capsules are Gaining Popularity

This year saw three Canadian cannabis companies introduce marijuana capsules on the market following the lead taken by Tilray last year. This year also saw UC San Diego get permission from the DEA to import marijuana capsules for a clinical trial. So, what’s the deal with capsules? Why are they suddenly becoming popular? The first reason why capsules are a hit in the market is because physicians and consumers find them convenient when one doesn’t want to make mistakes when measuring the quantity to consume, especially patients taking marijuana as a way to alleviating their medical conditions. The medical cannabis…

MondayDec 03, 2018 4:20 pm

420 with CNW – Consuming Legal Marijuana in Massachusetts Could Still Get You Fired

In one of the ironies surrounding recreational marijuana, anyone who tests positive for the substance can legally be fired even if state law permits the consumption of cannabis by adults. Several employers polled in Massachusetts admitted that they would continue random drugs tests. They cite a number of reasons for this. First, many employers revealed that testing employees and firing those who test positive for the metabolites of THC helps those employers to pay lower insurance premiums. This is especially true for companies that involve the use of heavy machinery. Lower premiums mean more savings for company owners. Secondly, employers…

MondayDec 03, 2018 12:40 pm

Youngevity International, Inc.’s (NASDAQ: YGYI) Hemp-Derived Cannabidiol HempFX Products Now Available Online

Youngevity International is an amalgam of products and services under one corporate entity The company’s global sales are increasing with recent international expansion Its three hemp-derived cannabidiol products are now available for online purchase A foremost omni-direct lifestyle company, Youngevity International, Inc. (NASDAQ:YGYI) focuses on supporting a healthy and empowered lifestyle. The company operates in two major and scalable business segments – direct selling and the coffee industry (via wholly owned subsidiary CLR Roasters). Headquartered in Chula Vista, California, Youngevity generates revenue from the eight leading retail categories. These categories encompass health and nutrition, home and family, food and beverage,…

MondayDec 03, 2018 11:02 am

Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP) Submits Application for Research License and Appoints New Member to Executive Team

Submitted application to Health Canada for license that will allow in-house research in new facility Appointed Dr. Ed Ergenzinger to executive team as chief legal officer and senior VP of innovation Recruiting new staff, expanding work schedules and reducing costs and development timelines Lexaria Bioscience Corp. (CSE: LXX) (OTCQX: LXRP), a biotech company and drug delivery platform innovator, announced in a recent press release (http://cnw.fm/jGgV1) that it has submitted a Health Canada research application and has appointed a new member to its executive team. The research application has been submitted for the operation of a Kelowna-based research and development laboratory to work…

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