display Latest news from The Rothman Orthopaedic Institute Foundation for Opioid Research and Education on Newswise en-us Copyright 2024 Newswise 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/opioid-crisis-escalates-in-appalachia-rural-areas-hit-hardest-study-finds/?sc=rsin /articles/opioid-crisis-escalates-in-appalachia-rural-areas-hit-hardest-study-finds/?sc=rsin Tue, 16 Jul 2024 07:05:02 EST A recent study reveals a troubling surge in opioid-related deaths across the Appalachian region, with rural areas suffering the highest rates. The Rothman Orthopaedic Institute Foundation for Opioid Research and Education /articles/pennsylvania-s-opioid-prescriptions-plunge-38-after-state-monitoring-program-implementation/?sc=rsin /articles/pennsylvania-s-opioid-prescriptions-plunge-38-after-state-monitoring-program-implementation/?sc=rsin Mon, 08 Jul 2024 10:05:30 EST In 2016, nearly 2 million opioid prescriptions were given to patients across the state. However, by the end of the study period in 2020, there was a 38 percent decrease in opioid prescriptions written, according to this study by Dr. Asif Ilyas. The Rothman Orthopaedic Institute Foundation for Opioid Research and Education /articles/medical-cannabis-certification-patterns-for-chronic-pain/?sc=rsin /articles/medical-cannabis-certification-patterns-for-chronic-pain/?sc=rsin Tue, 23 Apr 2024 07:05:53 EST 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 (MC) as a potential alternative for chronic pain management. The Rothman Orthopaedic Institute Foundation for Opioid Research and Education /articles/the-unaddressed-aftermath-of-surgery-leftover-opioids-highlights-importance-of-drug-take-back-days/?sc=rsin /articles/the-unaddressed-aftermath-of-surgery-leftover-opioids-highlights-importance-of-drug-take-back-days/?sc=rsin Mon, 08 Apr 2024 09:05:28 EST Results of a study shows the opioid crisis is not just about the drugs used; it is also about the ones that are not used. The findings, emphasizing the importance of safe drug disposal, are timely as the next National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, sponsored by the US Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), approaches on April 27, 2024. The Rothman Orthopaedic Institute Foundation for Opioid Research and Education /articles/include-physician-assistants-and-nurse-practitioners-in-opioid-management-training/?sc=rsin /articles/include-physician-assistants-and-nurse-practitioners-in-opioid-management-training/?sc=rsin Wed, 13 Mar 2024 14:05:59 EST Physician assistants (PAs) and nurse practitioners (NPs) are at the heart of patient care in Appalachia, often taking the lead in managing pain and prescribing medications. Their role is significant, but their training in opioid management falls short when compared to their physician counterparts. The Rothman Orthopaedic Institute Foundation for Opioid Research and Education /articles/a-new-online-curriculum-aids-prescribers-in-fighting-opioid-addiction-across-appalachia/?sc=rsin /articles/a-new-online-curriculum-aids-prescribers-in-fighting-opioid-addiction-across-appalachia/?sc=rsin Mon, 08 Jan 2024 07:05:17 EST A Philadelphia-based non-profit foundation is combating the opioid addiction epidemic at the source by educating frontline allied health professionals on various aspects of the nation's opioid crisis, specifically in Pennsylvania and the Appalachian region. The Rothman Orthopaedic Institute Foundation for Opioid Research and Education