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 ...

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 ...

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 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, ...

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, ...

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. Delirium, the most common postoperative ...

The development and dissemination of techniques to validly and reliably diagnose delirium, such as the Confusion Assessment Method,8 have been central to progress in delirium research. This method ...