Macular thickness could predict postoperative delirium in older patients
Thickening of the macular layer of the eye's retina is associated with a greater risk of postoperative delirium for older ...
Tag: Delirium
Combination treatment improves symptoms of agitated delirium in end-of-life cancer patients
Treatment with a combination of haloperidol and lorazepam reduced symptoms of agitated delirium, a common end-of-life condition for patients with ...
Study shows antipsychotic drugs increase health risks in dementia patients
In a recent British Medical Journal study, researchers assess the adverse effects associated with the use of antipsychotic drugs in people with ...
Delirium linked to tripled dementia risk in older adults, Australian study finds
In a recent study published in BMJ, researchers explored the relationship between delirium and new-onset dementia among older adults with ...
Study provides insight into cellular and molecular mechanisms involved in COVID-19 delirium
Researchers from King's College London have shown that when brain cells are directly exposed to blood taken from COVID-19 patients ...
Phase 2a clinical trial describes safety and efficacy of dendrimer nanotherapy in severe COVID-19 patients
A multicenter, randomized, placebo-controlled phase 2a clinical trial has recently been conducted to evaluate the efficacy of a nanotherapeutic compound ...