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ICU Delirium

ICU delirium is the most dreaded and least diagnosed complication of an illness which requires treatment in the critical care unit.

Postoperative Delirium Linked to Accelerated Cognitive Decline

Postoperative Delirium Linked to Accelerated Cognitive Decline

Is postoperative delirium linked to cognitive decline? Yes, delirium is associated with a faster cognitive decline in all periods from six months to six years.

Artificial Intelligence Predicts Delirium Risk

Artificial Intelligence Predicts Delirium Risk

Delirium risk among intensive care unit patients was predicted by new artificial intelligence algorithms.

Estrogen May Protect Against Delirium

Estrogen May Protect Against Delirium

Symptoms of delirium can be prevented with the use of estrogen, according to an in-vitro study in mice.

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Holocaust Survivors may Have a Lower Delirium Risk

Holocaust Survivors may Have a Lower Delirium Risk

Holocaust survivors may be at decreased risk of developing postoperative delirium. This is due to fact that they have greater mental resilience.

Blood Pressure Treatment During Surgery Decreases Risk Of Developing Postoperative Delirium

Blood Pressure Treatment During Surgery Decreases Risk Of Developing Postoperative Delirium

Low blood pressure during surgery puts patients at higher risk for postoperative delirium. Postoperative delirium, a change in mental function that can cause confusion after surgery

Delirium Common in COVID-19 Elderly Patients: Study

Delirium Common in COVID-19 Elderly Patients: Study

Delirium, a common post-operative complication, is also seen frequently in patients with COVID-19, especially among elderly patients.

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Post-Op Delirium Risk Higher in Older Adults Living in Poor Neighborhoods

Post-Op Delirium Risk Higher in Older Adults Living in Poor Neighborhoods

Community-based factors like shortage of resources, lack of access to health care, and poor economic conditions, can increase the risk of developing delirium among older adults who have undergone surgery.

Alzheimer's Disease can Affect the Severity of Delirium in Older Patients

Alzheimer's Disease can Affect the Severity of Delirium in Older Patients

New study investigates the impact of delirium on older adults with Alzheimer's disease and related Dementias (ADRD).

Delirium Has Lasting Effects on Mental Health

Delirium Has Lasting Effects on Mental Health

A patient who experiences an episode of delirium was more than twice as likely to show significant long-term cognitive decline than a patient who did not experience delirium.

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COVID-19 may Lead to Delirium

COVID-19 may Lead to Delirium

One in four people hospitalized with COVID-19 may experience delirium during their illness, a known problem among hospital patients, which can increase risk of death or extend time in hospital.

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Delirium - Types, Causes, Symptoms, Signs, Diagnosis, Treatment

Delirium - Types, Causes, Symptoms, Signs, Diagnosis, Treatment

Delirium is a sudden disturbance in mental function that causes confusion and decreased awareness of one’s environment. It is classified into three subtypes – hyperactive, hypoactive and mixed.