Emma V Kirkpatrick

In the last decade, opioid stewardship has become a pillar of surgical care and a key metric in hospital ranking,1,2 resulting in a decline in postoperative opioid prescribing.3 However, receiving an opioid prescription after surgery remains the most common way opioids enter a child’s home, where unused medications4 could contribute to nonmedical use and other high-risk behaviors.5 In 2023, the American College of Surgeons’ (ACS) National Surgical Quality Improvement Program-Pediatric...

TOWSON, Md. – With multiple second half goals, the University of Delaware women's soccer program earned a 2-2 draw against Towson on Thursday. The Fightin' Blue Hens overall record is 4-0-1. HEN HIGHLIGHTS Brooke Vogel and Lilli Lubic scored their second goals of the season. Vogel's goal was assisted by Adiat Olaogun-Dickson and Sophia Zeppos. Both earned their first career assist. Gabby Riley was credited with the assist on Lubic's goal. It is her second of the season.

The Montreal Protocol, an international treaty designed to protect the ozone layer by phasing out the production of ozone depleting substances (ODSs), showcases successful international cooperation. As one of the most widely ratified treaties in the United Nations’ history, its success provides hope for responding to other environmental issues. The ozone layer is located in the stratosphere and absorbs the majority of the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays, protecting life on Earth.