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The Role of Mindfulness-Based Interventions in Reducing Perioperative Pain and Opioid Use
JACOB HEILIZER, BS Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University SALONI SHARMA, MD Rothman Orthopaedic Institute at Thomas...
Rothman Opioid Foundation
Oct 5, 20247 min read
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The Relationship Between Mental Health and Opioid Use Disorder
JESSICA THELEMAQUE, BS Temple Lewis Katz School of Medicine SUMMARY POINTS Opioid use disorder and mental health disorders are public...
Rothman Opioid Foundation
Oct 5, 20246 min read
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Effect of Gabapentinoids on Postoperative Outcomes Following Bariatric Surgery
EMMA LIPSCHUTZ, MS Drexel University College of Medicine SUMMARY POINTS Opioid-sparing pain management strategies for patients following...
Rothman Opioid Foundation
Oct 5, 20244 min read
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Trends in Opioid Prescribing Following Plastic Surgery Procedures
EMMA BOYAJIEFF, BS Drexel University College of Medicine SUMMARY POINTS A large number of plastic surgery procedures are performed each...
Rothman Opioid Foundation
Oct 5, 20245 min read
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Evaluating the Efficacy of Safe Injection Sites with Respect to Common Arguments in Support and Opposition
Daniel Doherty, BA Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University SUMMARY POINTS Safe Injection Sites are facilities that use harm...
Rothman Opioid Foundation
Oct 5, 20246 min read
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Utility of Urine Drug Tests in Opioid Replacement Therapy
Benjamin Joffe, BA Sidney Kimmel Medical College SUMMARY POINTS Urine drug tests (UDTs) are recommended for patients in opioid...
Rothman Opioid Foundation
Oct 5, 20246 min read
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Alternatives to Intra-Operative Opioid Use- An Investigation
SUJAY DESHPANDE, BA Drexel University College of Medicine SUMMARY POINTS Intraoperative opioids have had a predominant role in anesthesia...
Rothman Opioid Foundation
Oct 5, 20245 min read
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Examining the Relationship Between Adverse Childhood Experiences and Opioid Use Disorder
TAYLOR B. GOLDBERG, BS Drexel University College of Medicine SUMMARY POINTS Over half of all children experience at least one adverse...
Rothman Opioid Foundation
Oct 5, 20244 min read
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Efficacy and Safety of Cannabis vs. Opioids on Lower Back Pain Reduction in Adults
AKINSHOLA JOLAOSO, BS Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine SUMMARY POINTS Lower back pain can present across widespread...
Rothman Opioid Foundation
Oct 5, 20246 min read
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Opioid-sparing Approach to Pain Post-Cesarean Section
TEAGAN MCCARTHY, BS Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University SUMMARY POINTS There are 1.2 million cesarean sections...
Rothman Opioid Foundation
Oct 5, 20247 min read
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Opioid Use and Alternatives for Pain Management in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery
TAYLOR DILISI, MS Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine SUMMARY POINTS Plastic surgery patients are overprescribed opioids, often...
Rothman Opioid Foundation
Oct 5, 20246 min read
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Using Buprenorphine to Reduce Opioid Need in Chronic Pain Patients
NANCY IBRAHIM Lewis Katz School of Medicine SUMMARY POINTS Opioids are a poor treatment tool for chronic pain given their adverse risk...
Rothman Opioid Foundation
Oct 5, 20246 min read
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The Effects of Pre-op Cannabis Use on Post-op Outcomes, Pain, and Opioid Use in Orthopedic Surgery Patients
Robert C. Juniewicz, BA Sidney Kimmel Medical College- Thomas Jefferson University SUMMARY POINTS Cannabis use is increasing in the...
Rothman Opioid Foundation
Oct 5, 20246 min read
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Pre-operative Nerve Blocks in Orthopedic Multimodal Pain Management
SIMRAN F. SHAMITH, BS Drexel University College of Medicine DAVID I. PEDOWITZ, MD Rothman Orthopaedic Institute at Thomas Jefferson...
Rothman Opioid Foundation
Oct 5, 20245 min read
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The Impact of Medical Marijuana on Prescription Opioid Use
Neha Bhardwaj BS, PharmD Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine SUMMARY POINTS Medical marijuana is an effective form of pain...
Rothman Opioid Foundation
Oct 5, 20248 min read
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Treatment Outcomes of Using Buprenorphine Vs. Methadone for Opioid Use Disorder During Pregnancy
Mickey Heinbaugh, B.S. Drexel University College of Medicine SUMMARY POINTS The prevalence of Opioid Use Disorder in pregnancy has...
Rothman Opioid Foundation
Oct 5, 20245 min read
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Effects of Perioperative Opioid Use in Spine Surgery
MICHAEL VO Sidney Kimmel Medical College SUMMARY POINTS There are a multitude of preoperative risk factors that are predictive of opioid...
Rothman Opioid Foundation
Oct 5, 20245 min read
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Symposium | "The Xylazine Crisis" | November 23, 2024
Symposium | "The Xylazine Crisis" | November 23, 2024
Rothman Opioid Foundation
Oct 1, 20240 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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WEBINAR | Suboxone: Understanding its Role, Indications, and Utilization for Opioid Use Disorder
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Rothman Opioid Foundation
May 13, 20241 min read
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