MeSH tree: F03.615.350
An analysis of approximately 1,604 studies from over three decades proves that delirium is a clinically highly relevant but scientifically often neglected complication in cardiology, and prevention can reduce the incidence ...
Feb 20, 2026
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A new study has found that several commonly used drugs could significantly reduce the risk of delirium in older people following surgery. Delirium—a sudden state of confusion and memory problems—affects around one in seven ...
Feb 12, 2026
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A major study led by the University of Hertfordshire has shown how linking care home data with NHS and social care records can improve residents' lives, strengthen policy decision-making and ensure critical health needs are ...
Feb 9, 2026
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A large U.S. study suggests that older adults hospitalized with delirium may experience better outcomes when treated with trazodone, commonly used to treat depression and sleep problems, rather than commonly used antipsychotic ...
Feb 3, 2026
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Older adults who experience delirium after hip fracture surgery face a significantly faster decline in memory and thinking skills than those who don't, according to a new study. The findings provide strong evidence that delirium—a ...
Jan 28, 2026
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Even modest stress before surgery may influence how well older adults recover, according to a new study from Duke University School of Medicine.
Jan 6, 2026
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To reduce mortality rates, fall and tumble rates, and delirium incidence among hospitalized patients, it is crucial for nurses to learn Evidence-Based Practice (EBP). To achieve this, developing effective EBP education programs ...
Dec 22, 2025
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Delirium is a common but often undiagnosed condition in intensive care unit (ICU) patients. To improve early detection, a transdisciplinary team has developed an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that analyzes facial expressions ...
Dec 3, 2025
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A major genetic risk factor for delirium has been identified in a study that analyzed the DNA of more than 1 million people worldwide.
Nov 24, 2025
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Older adults who develop a new geriatric syndrome—such as dehydration, delirium, or malnutrition—after major surgery face a dramatically higher risk of poor outcomes, including more complications, fewer days spent at home, ...
Nov 20, 2025
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