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Medical Cannabis Reduces Pain and Opioid Pill Use, Preserves Cognition, Study Reveals | Newswise

David Bale1 month ago05 mins

Newswise — (Philadelphia, PA)–The results of a new study suggest patients with chronic pain are turning to medical cannabis to find relief and are also breaking free from traditional painkillers without sacrificing mental sharpness. Published this week in Cureus, the research reveals how patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain are using medical cannabis, the benefits they…

Enhanced Recovery Pathways Slash Opioid Prescriptions in Iowa Hospitals | Newswise

David Bale2 months ago05 mins

Newswise — A recent study conducted across nine Iowa hospitals has shown promising results in reducing postoperative opioid prescriptions by implementing Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) pathways. The study, led by researchers from the Rothman Opioid Foundation, Goldfinch Health, and Drexel University College of Medicine, examined the impact of ERAS protocols on opioid prescribing to…

Surgeons Detail Challenges in Treating ‘Tranq’ Wounds Amid Philadelphia’s Xylazine Crisis | Newswise

David Bale4 months ago08 mins

Newswise — A new study examining the treatment of xylazine-associated wounds in Philadelphia sheds light on the severe medical complications and healthcare challenges caused by the widespread presence of the drug in the city’s illicit supply. Conducted by surgeons at Cooper University Hospital and researchers from Drexel University College of Medicine and the Philadelphia College…