The bacterium Clostridium difficile — otherwise known as C. diff — spreads within intensive care units more than three times as much as previously thought, according to a study published on April 4 in ...

At UCSF Parnassus Campus, medical personnel go into work with a mission every day to prevent delirium - or hospital confusion ...

Thickening of the macular layer of the eye's retina is associated with a greater risk of postoperative delirium for older patients undergoing surgery under general anaesthetic, reveals a study ...

The eyes also might help detect seniors at risk for a common syndrome in which they emerge from surgery in a state of ...

The eyes also might help detect seniors at risk for a common syndrome in which they emerge from surgery in a state of ...

When the macular layer of an older adult’s right eye retina becomes thicker, the person is more likely to experience postoperative delirium, a study shows. That was the case for older patients who ...

Thickening of the macular layer of the eye's retina is associated with a greater risk of postoperative delirium for older ...

Delirium is frequently misdiagnosed or dismissed as normal aging, leading to delayed treatment and worse outcomes. Recognition and management are essential for improving quality of life, reducing ...

This proactive, community-focused strategy has significantly reduced hospital admissions and improved outcomes for those affected. Delirium can impact individuals of all ages, but it is more ...

Delirium was assessed preoperatively and for 3 days postoperatively ... The studies involving humans were approved by the ethics committee of Shanghai Changhai Hospital. The studies were conducted in ...

A hospitalist is a specialist physician who treats patients solely in a hospital. Hospitalists practice what is known as hospital medicine, a medical specialty centered on the care of acutely ill ...

MARTINS FERRY, Ohio (WTRF) — 7News has confirmed that East Ohio Regional Hospital has closed its doors. A notice has been posted on the door stating, “Hospital closed! Please go to the nearest ...