Delirium is a common and underdiagnosed problem in hospitalized older adults. It is
associated with an increased risk of poor cognitive and functional outcomes …

Purpose. Delirium frequently affects critically ill patients in the intensive care unit (ICU). The
purpose of this study is to evaluate the impact of delirium on ICU and hospital length of stay …

Background Postoperative delirium is the highest prevalence and life-threatening
complication following geriatric surgery. The overall incidence rate varies from 5% to 52% of …

Delirium is characterized by an acutely altered mental status accompanied by reductions in
cognitive function and attention. Delirium in septic patients, termed sepsis-associated …

Dementia affects about 47 million people worldwide, number expected to exponentially
increase within 30 years. Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common dementia type …

Background Delirium is an acute confusion state that is common and costly. According to
different clinical manifestations, delirium can be divided into three subtypes: hyperactive …

Delirium is an acute neurological disorder that involves attention and cognition. It is
associated with a high risk of morbidity and mortality among older people (> 65 years old). In …

Objectives Postoperative delirium (POD) is a common complication after elective cardiac
surgery. Recent evidence indicates that a disruption in the normal activity of the cholinergic …

Introduction Osteoporosis is a major disease state associated with significant morbidity,
mortality, and health care costs. Less than half of the individuals sustaining a low energy hip …

Background As societies age, increasing numbers of older adults undergo surgeries with
anesthesia. Postoperative delirium (POD) and postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) …