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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

Why Opioid Stigma Matters in Sickle Cell Care

A new report highlighted by Medical Xpress argues that opioid-use stigma may help explain clinician bias against patients with sickle cell disease, especially during acute pain crises.

Key Takeaways

Medical Xpress says opioid-use stigma may underlie bias toward sickle cell patients.
The report connects stigma to emergency-room treatment during acute pain episodes.

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