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RESEARCH | Patterns, Efficacy, and Cognitive Effects of Medical Cannabis Use in Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain Patients
Patterns, Efficacy, and Cognitive Effects of Medical Cannabis Use in Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain Patients
Rothman Opioid Foundation
Jun 7, 20250 min read
PRESS | Podcast, The Breakdown with Rothman Orthopaedics
Join this episode of The Breakdown podcast for an eye-opening conversation on opioid reform with Dr. Asif M. Ilyas, Hand & Wrist surgeon...
Rothman Opioid Foundation
May 31, 20251 min read
PRESS RELEASE | Iowa Hospitals See Significant Reduction in Postoperative Opioid Prescriptions
A recent study conducted across nine Iowa hospitals has shown promising results in reducing postoperative opioid prescriptions through the implementation of Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocols, part of the "Billion Pill Pledge" program. The study, which analyzed data from patients undergoing orthopaedic and general surgeries, highlights the effectiveness of these protocols in minimizing opioid use while maintaining effective pain management.
Rothman Opioid Foundation
May 10, 20253 min read
PRESS | FirstWord Pharma cites PDMP study performed by Rothman Opioid Foundation
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Rothman Opioid Foundation
Apr 21, 20251 min read
PRESS RELEASE | Enhanced Recovery Pathways Slash Opioid Prescriptions
Contact: Steven InfantiRothman Opioid FoundationSteven.Infanti@RothmanOpioid.Org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Enhanced Recovery Pathways Slash...
Rothman Opioid Foundation
Apr 6, 20252 min read
Study Finds That Watching A 5-Minute Video Slashes Opioid Use After Knee Surgery
(Philadelphia, PA)--A recent study found that a simple 5-minute preoperative video can reduce opioid consumption by 30% in the first week...
Rothman Opioid Foundation
Feb 10, 20252 min read
Medical Cannabis is a Growing Remedy for Chronic Orthopedic Pain, Study Reveals
(Philadelphia, PA)--In a recent study, researchers identify that patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain are increasingly turning to...
Rothman Opioid Foundation
Feb 10, 20252 min read
Pennsylvania's Opioid Prescriptions Plunge 38% After State Monitoring Program Implementation
(Philadelphia, PA)--A recent study reveals a dramatic 38% drop in opioid prescriptions in Pennsylvania since the implementation of...
Rothman Opioid Foundation
Feb 10, 20252 min read
New Multimodal Pain Management Strategy Slashes Opioid Use and Boosts Patient Satisfaction After Hand Surgery
(Philadelphia, PA)--A recent study has revealed that a multimodal pain management approach, combining non-opioid medications with minimal...
Rothman Opioid Foundation
Feb 10, 20252 min read
Study Links Bigger Opioid Prescriptions to Prolonged Use After Surgery, Urging Better Prescribing Practices
(Philadelphia, PA) New research reveals a critical link between the size of initial opioid prescriptions and prolonged use after hand...
Rothman Opioid Foundation
Feb 10, 20252 min read
Opioid Crisis Escalates in Appalachia: Rural Areas Hit Hardest, Study Finds
(Philadelphia, PA)--A recent study reveals a troubling surge in opioid-related deaths across the Appalachian region, with rural areas...
Rothman Opioid Foundation
Feb 10, 20252 min read
Symposium Update | The Next Chapter of the Opioid Epidemic, The Xylazine Crisis
Last weekend, the Foundation hosted the first of its kind Symposium focused on the Xylazine Crisis, which is plaguing our community and...
Rothman Opioid Foundation
Nov 29, 20241 min read
Racial Differences in Opioid Use Disorder
Christie Okoye, BS, MHS Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine SUMMARY POINTS Race influences the treatments of opioid use...
Rothman Opioid Foundation
Oct 5, 20246 min read
Prescription Opioid Use in Women with Endometriosis
MARGARET WESTPHAL, BA Drexel University College of Medicine SUMMARY POINTS Endometriosis is a growth of endometrial tissue outside the...
Rothman Opioid Foundation
Oct 5, 20246 min read
Effectiveness of Pre-Operative Opioid Tapering Methods for Orthopedic Surgery
SAKET GOHKALE, BS Sidney Kimmel Medical College SUMMARY POINTS Opioids are used preoperatively for a quarter of patients undergoing...
Rothman Opioid Foundation
Oct 5, 20245 min read
Effects of Providing Medications for Opioid Use Disorder During Incarceration on Post-Release Health Outcomes
LIZA BECKER, BA Drexel University College of Medicine SUMMARY POINTS Incarcerated individuals face a significantly increased risk of...
Rothman Opioid Foundation
Oct 5, 20246 min read
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