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Due to an extremely frustrating conversation with an insurance company just prior to beginning to write a blog I decided that the mitochondrial patient population would likely be better served if I relayed details...

Whether the acute pain from surgical incisions or the burning, searing pain from diabetic peripheral neuropathy, the presence of pain disrupts functioning and leads to a poor quality of life and often depression and hopelessness.

Dr. Kendall will touch on historical perspective, mechanisms of action, dosing, safety and outcome data as Georgia just signed into law the use of cannabis oil for a number of diseases, including mitochondrial disease. While 35 other states have passed similar legislation, Georgia is the first state to include mitochondrial disease in the list of disorders to be treated.

With this last posting of the season, we leave you with the thoughts of the author, Elisabeth Tova Bailey, herself affected by mitochondrial disease,

It is crucial for patients/parents/caregivers to do their due diligence and ask questions before using any cannabis product.

Historical references to marijuana date back to the Chinese in 1500 BC. Ancient references indicate that the substance was also widely used by the

After spending exorbitant sums of money sometimes measured in the thousands, many families discover that testing obtained through alternative mechanisms is not considered

Insurance was initially implemented to improve access to payment for healthcare. However, since its implementation, many practices on behalf of insurers has led to anything but leaving the system fraught with problems and few solutions.