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Federal marijuana impairment report finds current DUI tests ineffective for THC.
https://mjinews.com/federal-marijuana-impairment-report/
BLOZF LONG
Another GREAT post Shell! Thanks -
We have the doctors to deliver the baby...
BLOZF LONG
Life is in the details! Great post!
Canadian stocks in great financial health -
https://smallcappower.com/analyst-articles/canadian-marijuana-stocks-mj-aphria/
Marilyn A. Huestis, PhD, of the National Institute on Drug Abuse pointed out: “[A] positive result in a urine test for cannabinoids indicates only that drug exposure has occurred. The result provides no information on the route of administration, the amount of drug exposure, when drug exposure occurred, or the degree of impairment.”
http://journals.lww.com/em-news/Fulltext/2017/08000/Toxicology_Rounds__Five_Myths_about_Marijuana.5.aspx
Cheers!
Interesting... The study you referenced is THC correlations between BLOOD and ORAL FLUIDS after the consumption of marijuana edibles.
CANNABINOIDS IN EXHALED BREATH -
Dr. Marilyn A Huestis
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4537523/
"Breath may offer an alternative matrix for testing for recent driving under the influence of cannabis"
Governing agencies developing calibration standards for future devices.
Good $tuff...
Scientists lay the groundwork -
"Fundamental measurements are the basis of standardization," Bruno said. "We're laying the foundation for the reliable systems of the future."
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/07/170706113152.htm
Richard A Yost, UF receives $9 million grant to join national metabolomics.
http://news.drgator.ufl.edu/2013/09/18/uf-receives-grant-to-join-national-metabolomics-consortium/
Cannabix Technologies set to begin clinical trials.
http://www.cannabisfn.com/cannabix-set-begin-trials-bc-new-hire/
A very significant tie...
Scientific/Technology GIANT recognizes the same thing us longs recognized long ago.
YUGE, simply YUGE...
BLO/ZF $$$$$$$$$$
Rav Mlait, CEO commented, “This testing marks a major milestone for the Company's research and development of the FAIMS technology and will help guide the company in our goal in developing a DEVICE that can detect levels of THC in the blood and correlate this with the level of driver impairment.”
Dr. Raj Attariwala, commented, “The high resolving power of the FAIMS DEVICE with its capability for real time detection of THC and its metabolic breakdown products will aid in establishing key metrics for measuring in-vivo THC metabolism and should permit detection capabilities similar to that of blood tests. The current human testing on of the FAIMS based Cannabix Marijuana Breathalyzer has shown impressive results thus far.”
"When Cannabix first approached our lab with the goal of building a DEVICE that could detect trace amounts of THC through exhaled breath, we were excited to face the challenge. We have been able to use our expertise and patent in FAIMS technology and build a DEVICE that achieves the required sensitivity and specificity but also will be a handheld portable device, similar to alcohol breathalyzers. We are extremely pleased and proud to be working on the design of a portable Cannabix Marijuana Breathalyzer that will be used by Law Enforcement to collect evidence of impaired driving and ensure safety on our roads as marijuana use becomes accepted in society and its use continues to grow." - Dr. Richard Yost
It amazes me how some simple minded individuals find enjoyment calling world renowned scientists lier's and fools...
Dr. Bruce Goldberger, senior advisor to Cannabix, stated, “The Cannabix Marijuana Breathalyzer utilizing FAIMS will allow the Company to zero in on impairment with ‘recency of use’ like no other currently known DEVICE out there.”
Since March 28th Kal has sold approximately 576,838 shares for a total of $444,465 Canadian.
canadianinsider.com
Excellent post. Agree 100%
Hmmm...
One Day, a Machine Will Smell Disease -
NY Times:
https://www.google.com/amp/s/mobile.nytimes.com/2017/05/01/health/artificial-nose-scent-disease.amp.html
2017 Agenda: International Association of Chiefs of Police - Dr. Marilyn Huestis, PhD
August 12 - 14
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=http://www.iacp.org/Portals/0/documents/DRE/DAID%2520Conference%2520Agenda.pdf&ved=0ahUKEwi0pp7LutfTAhWNdSYKHaGiA0EQFggcMAA&usg=AFQjCNEkEqeMtVezoiLIAWAphR81Zi9R8A
There will be discussion on various national projects and an examination into the legal landscape of oral fluid collection and testing. Attendees will learn about the validity of the various roadside devices and understand the current legal issues surrounding roadside oral fluid testing.
YUGE.
Israeli scientists invention -
http://www.ibtimes.com.au/israeli-scientists-invention-detects-smell-disease-1548981
CANNABINOIDS IN EXHALED BREATH -
Dr. Marilyn A Huestis
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4537523/
"Breath may offer an alternative matrix for testing for recent driving under the influence of cannabis"
Sniffing out stoned drivers in Colorado -
http://www.krdo.com/news/top-stories/sniffing-out-stoned-drivers-in-an-age-of-public-pot/468840119
"It’s her belief that a roadside breathalyzer could be another tool for officers"
VICTIMS OF THE SYSTEM -
A BUDDING ISSUE -
Go to the 1:50 mark.
TORINO POWER SOLUTIONS ANNOUNCES PRIVATE PLACEMENT -
http://www.marketwatch.com/story/torino-power-solutions-inc-announces-private-placement-financing-with-existing-shareholder-exemption-2017-04-26-18160819
"The stock market is a device for transferring money from the impatient to the patient."
- Warren Buffet
GOOD STUFF SHELL!
The MD&A stated:
- Progress on the FAIMS V2 prototype is progressing well despite a technical issue that has been resolved.
- Design work completed for the V2 prototype is unique and will be the subject of new Intellectual Property for the Company and will build on the Company’s IP portfolio.
Translation: FAIMS IS READY FOR PRIME TIME.
These are exciting times... $$$
Yeah, I know... This may seem a bit speculative and off topic. However,
The recent acquisition of Alere (ALR) by healthcare giant Abbott Laboratories (ABT) for $5.3B is a story worth noting.
http://abbott.mediaroom.com/2017-04-14-Abbott-and-Alere-Amend-Terms-of-Merger-Agreement
With changing public sentiment and eminent marijuana legalization in Canada, ABT (with its Boston based research facility) is positioning itself to capitalize on the impending windfall from legalized cannabis by purchasing ALR, makers of alcohol breathalyzers and most importantly portable drug screening devices.
Developing innovations in healthcare diagnostics coupled with renewed investment particularly in "early stage diagnostics" has assembled the perfect environment for advanced technologies and the companies that create them. As testing of our devices (BLO/ZF - BTH/CF) progresses and general awareness increases, interest in our proprietary technologies by the big players in the space will also increase.
Inclusion in the ETF (Emerging AgroSphere Fund) provides BLO/ZF a clear opportunity to spotlight it's advanced FAIMS technology to ABT at a key time when an alternative to traditional/invasive swab testing will be saught.
The fact of the matter is that both BLO/ZF and our sister company BTH/CF is right in Abbott Laboratories wheelhouse.
Food for thought.
These are exciting times...
IMO -
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Yeah, I know... This may seem a bit speculative and off topic. However,
The recent acquisition of Alere (ALR) by healthcare giant Abbott Laboratories (ABT) for $5.3B is a story worth noting.
http://abbott.mediaroom.com/2017-04-14-Abbott-and-Alere-Amend-Terms-of-Merger-Agreement
With changing public sentiment and eminent marijuana legalization in Canada, ABT (with its Boston based research facility) is positioning itself to capitalize on the impending windfall from legalized cannabis by purchasing ALR, makers of alcohol breathalyzers and most importantly portable drug screening devices.
Developing innovations in healthcare diagnostics coupled with renewed investment particularly in "early stage diagnostics" has assembled the perfect environment for advanced technologies and the companies that create them. As testing of our devices (BLO/ZF - BTH/CF) progresses and general awareness increases, interest in our proprietary technologies by the big players in the space will also increase.
Inclusion in the ETF (Emerging AgroSphere Fund) provides BLO/ZF a clear opportunity to spotlight it's advanced FAIMS technology to ABT at a key time when an alternative to traditional/invasive swab testing will be saught.
The fact of the matter is that both BLO/ZF and our sister company BTH/CF is right in Abbott Laboratories wheelhouse.
Food for thought.
These are exciting times...
IMO -
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And so it begins...
Questions regarding the invasive nature of swab
testing arise.
"The logistics of the drug, which stays in one’s blood system for much longer than alcohol, requires a different sobriety test. A saliva test is a stand-in for a breathalyzer, and there’s some question whether a joint smoked on a Saturday night, would show up at a checkstop later that week."
http://medicinehatnews.com/commentary/opinions/2017/04/20/ramifications-of-legal-marijuana-remain-cloudy/
BREATHTEC'S HANDHELD ANALYSIS -
Within reach:
https://www.equities.com/news/breathtecs-handheld-analysis-device-getting-within-reach-ceo-guy-latorre
There may be a little bit of a wait but the upside potential is -
YUGE, simply YUGE $$$
"Workplace drug testing does not measure impairment, but only the presence of the parent compound (THC) or its metabolites. Unlike alcohol, we don't have a legal standard for what constitutes impairment,” said Els. “We don't yet have a blood test or anything that's accepted on a regulatory level to determine impairment.”
https://www.ualberta.ca/news-and-events/newsarticles/2017/april/legalizing-it-when-it-comes-to-workplace-safety-any-pot-is-too-much-pot
"It looks as though this THC detection company has found a niche."
http://oracledispatch.com/2017/04/17/cannabix-technolog-com-npv-otcmktsblozf-thc-detection-innovator/