Research finds increased risk of dementia in patients who experience delirium after surgery

(Oxford University Press USA) Delirium is common in elderly hospitalized patients, affecting an estimated 14-56 percent of patients. It frequently manifests as a sudden change in behavior, with patients suffering acute confusion, inattention, disorganized thinking and fluctuating mental status.

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