Intranasal insulin, which is not currently approved by the FDA, was associated with 61% reduced incidence of postoperative delirium and 41% reduced incidence of postoperative cognitive dysfunction ...

After surgery, some older adults don’t simply recover — they unravel. Confusion, inattention, and agitation can set in, a condition known as postoperative delirium. For patients already living with ...

Older adults who experience delirium after hip fracture surgery face a significantly faster decline in memory and thinking skills than those who don't, according to a new study. The findings provide ...

Hebrew SeniorLife Hinda and Arthur Marcus Institute for Aging Research A new study published in the Journal of Clinical Anesthesia shows that family members and caregivers can play a critical role in ...

Background: Post-operative delirium (POD), characterized by an acute and fluctuating disturbance in mental status, is a common complication following surgery. Cardiac surgery, older adults, and those ...

A U.S. Marine who served the country for 24 years wrote a powerful op-ed in The Washington Post declaring that he resigned his post “because of President Trump.” Doug Krugman, who rose to the rank of ...

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 ...

Nearly 20% of patients who underwent surgery experienced postoperative delirium in the postanesthesia care unit (PACU), with the risk being significantly higher in those reporting high levels of ...

Washington Post columnist Jonathan Capehart has accepted a buyout from the paper, becoming the latest high-profile departure amid sweeping editorial changes implemented under owner Jeff Bezos.