Although urinary tract infections (UTIs) are typically minor—albeit painful—health issues for most people, they can pose ...

This report examines current clinical practice in delirium, identifies areas of controversy, and highlights areas for future research. The pathophysiology of delirium remains poorly understood.

In her late 60s, your mom goes to the hospital for a urinary tract infection. Within hours, she’s confused and agitated, insisting she’s at home and not in a hospital bed. Medical professionals call ...

Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD Key Takeaways Delirium is a sudden change in thinking that makes someone confused and disoriented.It is common among older adults in hospitals and is usually ...

Christina Aggar does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond ...

Delirium is a state of acute cognitive alteration. It affects one in four hospitalized older people, with a high impact on healthcare costs and human wellbeing. A recent paper published in the journal ...