The expert panel members represented 20 disciplines and included both a representative of the National Committee for Quality Assurance and a caregiver representative. "Our panel completed an extensive ...

Postoperative delirium was significantly associated with increased likelihood of death or major complications, 30-day mortality, and nonhome discharge, though this risk varied across US hospitals.

WORCESTER, MA –Older patients undergoing cardiac surgery often experience changes in cognitive function, such as memory problems or an inability to focus, in the days immediately following their ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Elderly patients who carry the apolipoprotein E (APOE) e4 allele, a gene mutation implicated in Alzheimer's disease, are at increased risk for experiencing early delirium ...

Delirium is a mental disorder that accompanies a sudden change in behavior, with patients suffering acute confusion, inattention, disorganized thinking and fluctuating mental status. // However, ...

Delirium is common in elderly hospitalized patients, affecting an estimated 14-56 percent of patients. It frequently manifests as a sudden change in behavior, with patients suffering acute confusion, ...

A new study in patients reveals that two newly identified plasma biomarkers of Alzheimer's disease can predict postoperative delirium, one of the most common postoperative complications in older ...

Elderly surgical patients are more likely to suffer from debilitating post-operative delirium if they have diabetes, undergo longer surgery or respond poorly to stress. Elderly surgical patients are ...

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen, may help reduce patients' risk of postoperative delirium, according to a study presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY ® 2024 annual meeting.

With the advancement of medical technology, the percentage of older adults undergoing operative procedures is increasing. As such, specific complications that disproportionally impact this population, ...