Rothman Opioid Foundation Press Releases

Published on July 24, 2024 - 13:00 GMT

Study Links Bigger Opioid Prescriptions to Prolonged Use After Surgery, Urging Better Prescribing Practices

PHILADELPHIA,, PA, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New research reveals a critical link between the size of initial opioid prescriptions and prolonged use after hand and upper extremity surgeries, underscoring the urgent need for safer …

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Published on July 22, 2024 - 13:45 GMT

New Multimodal Pain Management Strategy Slashes Opioid Use and Boosts Patient Satisfaction After Hand Surgery

PHILADELPHIA,, PA, UNITED STATES, July 22, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A recent study has revealed that a multimodal pain management approach, combining non-opioid medications with minimal opioid use, significantly reduces opioid consumption and increases …

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Published on July 17, 2024 - 13:30 GMT

Medical Cannabis is a Growing Remedy for Chronic Orthopedic Pain, Study Reveals

PHILADELPHIA,, PA, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- )--In a recent study, researchers identified that patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain are increasingly turning to medical cannabis for relief, particularly for low back pain. As …

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Published on July 15, 2024 - 13:00 GMT

Study Finds That Watching A 5-Minute Video Slashes Opioid Use After Knee Surgery

PHILADELPHIA,, PA, UNITED STATES, July 15, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A recent study found that a simple 5-minute preoperative video can reduce opioid consumption by 30% in the first week following knee replacement surgery. This simple yet innovative …

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Published on July 10, 2024 - 00:00 GMT

Pennsylvania's Opioid Prescriptions Plunge 38% After State Monitoring Program Implementation

PHILADELPHIA,, PA, UNITED STATES, July 9, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A recent study reveals a dramatic 38% drop in opioid prescriptions in Pennsylvania since the implementation of the “Prescription Drug Monitoring Program” (PDMP). As the opioid crisis …

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Published on July 8, 2024 - 14:00 GMT

Opioid Crisis Escalates in Appalachia: Rural Areas Hit Hardest, Study Finds

PHILADELPHIA,, PA, UNITED STATES, July 8, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A recent study reveals a troubling surge in opioid-related deaths across the Appalachian region, with rural areas suffering the highest rates. From 2018 to 2021, opioid-related …

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Published on April 23, 2024 - 12:00 GMT

Medical Cannabis Certification Patterns for Chronic Pain

PHILADELPHIA,, PA, UNITED STATES, April 23, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In light of the national opioid crisis, a recent study by researchers at the Rothman Orthopaedic Institute and its Department of Medical Cannabis explores the use of medical cannabis …

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Published on April 22, 2024 - 00:00 GMT

The Unaddressed Aftermath of Surgery – Leftover Opioids – Highlights Importance of April 27 Drug Take Back Day

PHILADELPHIA, PA, UNITED STATES, April 21, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The opioid crisis has been the focus of countless headlines, health initiatives, and heartbreaking stories of loss and addiction over the past several years. While many measures have …

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Published on February 12, 2024 - 14:00 GMT

Study Shows Medical Cannabis Use Reduces Opioid Prescriptions in Patients with Osteoarthritis

PHILADELPHIA,, PA, UNITED STATES, February 12, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A recent peer-reviewed study finds medical cannabis offers significant promise for managing osteoarthritis pain, potentially helping curb the opioid crisis. Osteoarthritis can …

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Published on February 8, 2024 - 20:25 GMT

Social Stigma and Affordability Top Barriers to Medical Cannabis Access

PHILADELPHIA,, PA, UNITED STATES, February 8, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A recent study surveyed 2,500 patients on their views of medical cannabis for pain, highlighting social stigma, cost, and lack of provider knowledge as key hurdles. The research …

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Published on January 8, 2024 - 15:57 GMT

An accredited online curriculum aids frontline prescribers in combating the opioid crisis in Appalachia

Rothman Opioid Foundation uses state and federal grants to develop training programs PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA, UNITED STATES, January 8, 2024 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Appalachian Region continues to experience disproportionately higher opioid …

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The Rothman Orthopaedic Institute Foundation for Opioid Research & Education, www.rothmanopioid.org , is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to raising awareness of the risks and benefits of opioids, educating physicians/physicians/policymakers on safe opioid use, and supporting research and education aimed to advance innovate pain management strategies that can decrease opioid use. The Foundation supports and advances the highest quality research on opioids and alternative pain modalities to yield findings that can better inform patients, physicians, and the greater healthcare community in the most evidenced-based pain management strategies.

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