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Trial Finds Enhanced Recovery Program Cut Pediatric Surgery Opioid Use by 56%

A large U.S. pediatric surgery trial found that children treated with a broad enhanced recovery protocol used far fewer opioids, recovered faster and had fewer complications.

Key Takeaways

A 21-step enhanced recovery program cut in-hospital opioid use by 56% in pediatric GI surgery patients.
Children treated with at least 13 protocol elements resumed eating sooner and stayed about one day less in the hospital.

DT Editorial Team·May 13, 2026·via medicalxpress.com

National Data Signal Rising Amputation Rates in Opioid-Related Hospitalizations

A new national analysis summarized by Medical Xpress says amputation rates rose from 2016 to 2022 in both opioid-related and non-opioid-related hospitalizations, with sharper increases in opioid-related cases.

Key Takeaways

A national analysis found rising amputation rates from 2016 to 2022.
Both opioid-related and non-opioid-related hospitalizations saw increases.

DT Editorial Team·May 13, 2026·via medicalxpress.com

Fall and Delirium Screening Stand Out as High-Value Steps for Older Surgical Patients

New findings highlighted by Medical Xpress suggest that screening older adults for risks including falls and delirium can improve care and outcomes around surgery, underscoring the need for more tailored perioperative pl

Key Takeaways

Screening for fall risk and delirium appears to improve care for older adults undergoing surgery.
The finding supports broader use of geriatric-focused perioperative workflows.

DT Editorial Team·May 12, 2026·via medicalxpress.com

Daily Toothbrushing in Hospital Cut Pneumonia Risk in Large Randomized Trial

A large randomized controlled trial in Australian hospitals found that patients given toothbrushes, toothpaste and oral-care guidance were far less likely to develop hospital-acquired pneumonia.

DT Editorial Team·Apr 20, 2026·via newscientist.com