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Research: Cannabis Relieves Multiple Sclerosis Pain

This study shows that an extract of Marijuana, dronabinol, shows modest efficacy at reducing pain related to Multiple Sclerosis.

"An extract from cannabis can reduce pain from multiple sclerosis, a new study shows...This new finding adds to growing evidence of the painkilling potential of cannabis...

Can cannabis relieve central pain in multiple sclerosis patients with lesions? This is the first study examining that question -- and it shows a 'modest but relevant' reduction in pain...

Those taking the cannabis extract had significantly lower pain intensity -- and greater pain relief -- compared with patients taking the placebo, she reports. They also had less pressure-related pain and better mental health. The greatest pain relief came during the last week of their treatment."

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Clinical Trials: New Drug Zonegran (Synthetic Venom) May Relieve Serious Pain

Another new drug from Elan, who is currently also running trials for Antegren for MS (in conjunction with Biogen).

A synthetic form of sea snail venom can ease pain in cancer and AIDS victims who get no relief from morphine or other conventional painkillers, a study found.

Laboratory research has found evidence that the venom that the snails inject to immobilize their prey might have beneficial effects on some heart problems, strokes, central nervous system disorders and other ills.

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