Up to one-third of older adults staying in the hospital can develop a condition called delirium. It is especially common in people age 65 and older. What is delirium? “Delirium is like an acute brain ...

The eyes also might help detect seniors at risk for a common syndrome in which they emerge from surgery in a state of delirium, new research suggests. Seniors who have thicker retinas are about 60 ...

Postoperative delirium is a common and serious complication affecting older surgical patients, often leading to prolonged hospital stays, increased need for long-term care, and a higher likelihood ...

Baseline delirium scores were assessed upon arrival in the operating room. The control group received a standard 1.0 minimum alveolar concentration (MAC) of sevoflurane for maintenance after ...

People who undergo surgery can sometimes suffer from delirium. Symptoms may include a lack of orientation, with their friends and relatives suddenly seeming like strangers. The person affected may ...

Delirium is a sudden change in a person’s mental state. It is a serious condition that is sometimes mistaken for dementia or, more rarely, depression. Unlike dementia, delirium develops quickly and is ...

WEDNESDAY, April 2, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- They say the eyes are the windows to the soul. The eyes also might help detect seniors at risk for a common syndrome in which they emerge from surgery ...

The eyes also might help detect seniors at risk for a common syndrome in which they emerge from surgery in a state of delirium, new research suggests. Seniors who have thicker retinas are about 60 ...

Seniors who have thicker retinas are about 60% more likely to develop post-surgical delirium, researchers reported Tuesday in the journal General Psychiatry. Adobe stock/HealthDay ...