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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 102 min read
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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 102 min read
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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 102 min read
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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 102 min read
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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 102 min read
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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 102 min read
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Philadelphia Legislators to Address Xylazine Crisis at Free Medical Symposium
(Philadelphia, PA)--Pennsylvania legislators and top medical experts will come together to address the growing xylazine crisis at an...
Rothman Opioid Foundation
Sep 1, 20243 min read
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PRESS RELEASE | 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...
Rothman Opioid Foundation
Jan 9, 20244 min read
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PRESS RELEASE | Study Sheds Light on Rx Opioid Disposal Habits: The Importance of Drug Take Back Day
October 1, 2023 Philadelphia, PA A study co-authored by surgeons in Philadelphia found that most patients do not store their prescription...
Rothman Opioid Foundation
Oct 1, 20232 min read
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