Tag: delirium

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    Alzheimer’s disease biomarkers can predict post-op delirium

    Researchers have found a way to predict if an Alzheimer’s patient will develop postoperative delirium, a common complication in older patients.

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    Elderly man after surgery.
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    A silent epidemic

    Early data from peer-reviewed studies suggest that one-third of hospitalized COVID-19 patients of all ages, and two-thirds of those with severe disease, show signs of delirium.

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    Caregiver holding elderly patients hand at home.