A single episode of delirium—a state of confusion and agitation—in hospitalized older adults is a significant risk factor for ...

In the months before George Floyd died and “excited delirium” became an increasingly controversial term, a 37-year-old woman ...

Postoperative delirium following noncardiac surgery was linked to a 3.5-fold higher risk for death or major complications, but low-cost interventions focusing on avoiding patient disturbances can ...

Delirium is an acute state of confusion that often affects older adults following surgery or serious illness. Now a study led by researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center confirms that ...

When older adults are admitted to hospital, some suddenly become confused or disoriented. This condition is called delirium.

Although urinary tract infections (UTIs) are typically minor—albeit painful—health issues for most people, they can pose serious risks for older adults, particularly those with Alzheimer's disease and ...

Although urinary tract infections (UTIs) are typically minor—albeit painful—health issues for most people, they can pose serious risks for older adults, particularly those with Alzheimer's disease and ...

A comprehensive review of research published today in The Journal of the American Osteopathic Association finds delirium to be an often-undiagnosed syndrome, affecting nearly 18 percent of long-term ...

TUESDAY, July 8, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- More than one in four critically ill patients with stroke experience delirium, according to a study published online July 1 in the American Journal of ...

Depression, delirium, gastrointestinal disorders, and heavy alcohol consumption are modifiable risk factors for progressive ...