Delirium, a syndrome characterized by an acute change in attention, awareness and
cognition, is caused by a medical condition that cannot be better explained by a pre-existing …

Importance Delirium is defined as an acute disorder of attention and cognition. It is a
common, serious, and often fatal condition among older patients. Although often …

In recent years, the NCCN Clinical Practice Guidelines in Oncology (NCCN Guidelines) for
Adult Cancer Pain have undergone substantial revisions focusing on the appropriate and …

Postoperative delirium is a relatively common and serious complication. It increases hospital
stay by 2–3 days and is associated with a 30-day mortality of 7–10%. It is most prevalent in …

Background: Delirium is common in hospitalized patients and is associated with worse
outcomes. Antipsychotics are commonly used; however, the associated benefits and harms …

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The aim of this review is to evaluate the placebo effect in the treatment of anxiety and
depression. Antidepressants are supposed to work by fixing a chemical imbalance …

Importance The quality of reporting of randomized clinical trials is suboptimal. In an era in
which the need for greater research transparency is paramount, inadequate reporting …

Background Guidelines suggest limited and cautious use of antipsychotics for treatment of
delirium where nonpharmacological interventions have failed and symptoms remain …

Patients with glioma present with complex palliative care needs throughout their disease
trajectory. The life-limiting nature of gliomas and the presence of specific symptoms related …