Delirium and dementia are two frequent causes of cognitive impairment among older adults
and have a distinct, complex and interconnected relationship. Delirium is an acute …

Background This systematic review was conducted to evaluate any interventions to prevent
incident delirium, or shorten the duration of prevalent delirium, in older adults presenting to …

BACKGROUND The kynurenine pathway (KP) has been identified as a potential mediator
linking acute illness to cognitive dysfunction by generating neuroactive metabolites in …

An aging-related reduction in the brain's functional reserve may explain why delirium is
more frequent in the elderly than in younger people insofar as the reserve becomes …

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authors' organizations including the US Administration for Community Living/Administration …

Delirium is a common, morbid, and costly syndrome that is closely linked to Alzheimer's
disease (AD) and AD‐related dementias (ADRD) as a risk factor and outcome. Human …

Objectives Postoperative delirium, associated with negative consequences including longer
hospital stays and worse cognitive and physical outcomes, is frequently accompanied by …

Delirium represents a significant health care burden, diagnosed in more than 2 million
elderly Americans each year. In the surgical population, delirium remains the most common …

Introduction Geriatric emergency department (ED) guidelines emphasize timely identification
of delirium. This article updates previous diagnostic accuracy systematic reviews of history …

Delirium, a common form of acute brain dysfunction, is associated with increased morbidity
and mortality, especially in older patients. The underlying pathophysiology of delirium is not …