To evaluate the label accuracy and content of various hemp-derived cannabidiol (CBD) products (cannabinoid products with ≤0.3% Δ-tetrahydrocannabinol [THC]), as well as evaluate advertised claims on product labels. Hemp haircare, cosmetics, and food/drink products that were advertised to contain CBD were purchased from retail stores in the Baltimore, Maryland area (purchased in July 2020) and online (purchased in August 2020).
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June 2024
Food and beverage products containing cannabidiol (CBD) is a growing industry, but some CBD products contain Δ-tetrahydrocannabinol (Δ-THC), despite being labeled as "THC-free". As CBD can convert to Δ-THC under acidic conditions, a potential cause is the formation of Δ-THC during storage of acidic CBD products. In this study, we investigated if acidic products (pH ≤ 4) fortified with CBD would facilitate conversion to THC over a 2-15-month time period.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: In severe cases of coronary artery disease, percutaneous coronary intervention provide promising results. The stent used could be a drug-eluting stent (DES) or a titanium-nitride-oxide coated stent (TiNOS).
Aim: To compare the 5-year effectiveness and safety of the two stent types.
Introduction: Assessment of the pupillary light reflex (PLR) is key in intensive care monitoring of neurosurgical patients, particularly for monitoring intracranial pressure (ICP). Quantitative pupillometry using a handheld pupillometer is a reliable method for PLR assessment. However, many variables are derived from such devices.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFConcerns about health hazards associated with the consumption of -delta-8-tetrahydrocannabinol products were highlighted in public health advisories from the U. S. Food and Drug Administration and U.
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