Delirium causes sudden confusion and trouble thinking clearly. A person may have trouble paying attention, feel disoriented, or even see or hear things that aren’t really there (hallucinations).

The prevalence of delirium upon resident admission to skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) fell after the Improving Medicare Post-Acute Care Transformation (IMPACT) Act was passed in 2014. Still, ...

Delirium is a serious change in mental abilities. It results in confused thinking and a lack of awareness of someone’s ...

Delirium is a serious condition that causes confusion and disorientation. It can come on suddenly and may be triggered by ...

Effective treatment of delirium depends on: Delirium type – hyperactive, hypoactive or mixed; Dementia stage; Care goals. Prioritising clear communication and addressing treatable causes is essential.

This article examines the symptoms, causes, and risk factors of alcohol ... This severe form of withdrawal is delirium tremens (DT), which individuals may also call alcohol-withdrawal delirium.

"I miss meeting up with her or just picking up the phone and talking to her. She always gave great advice and was the best mum." Ms Elnagy wants people to understand the urgent need for medical ...

A “HEALTHY” four-year-old girl was left “paralysed” after undergoing a procedure to remove her tonsils. The cause – known ...

After waking up from knee surgery, a 17-year-old boy in the Netherlands stunned the medical staff at the hospital when he ...

The state's Office of Inspector General, in a newly obtained report, has cleared Norwich police officers of any wrongdoing in the death of a 28-year-old Salem man who was handcuffed by police and ...