Delirium, or the medical term for experiencing sudden confusion, is upsetting for both older adults and their families. In fact, it is one of the most common complications older adults face after ...

ATLANTA — A simple test for delirium that is accurate and quick, is easily administered, and does not require patient participation may provide a more accurate diagnostic tool, new research suggests.

TUESDAY, March 29, 2016 -- Antipsychotic medications, such as haloperidol (Haldol) or clozapine (Clozaril), aren't appropriate for preventing or routinely treating delirium in hospitalized patients, a ...

You can add Lacuna Coil to the list of bands releasing albums in 2016. The band teased their forthcoming disc with a new Facebook posting, simply stating, "Lacuna Coil Delirium 2016." She adds, "It's ...

MONDAY, July 25, 2016 -- Delirium is fairly common, yet often missed, in advanced cancer patients who visit emergency departments, a new study says. Delirium is a serious disturbance in thinking and ...

Ellie Goulding isn’t fooling about her 2016 North American “Delirium” tour, which will kick off April 1 in Vancouver. The tour, which concludes June 21 at New York’s Madison Square Garden, will ...

Q: The last time my mother was in the hospital, she experienced delirium. Given her age and state of health, it’s likely she will be hospitalized again. Is there anything I can do to prevent her from ...

CHICAGO — The role of anesthesia in postoperative delirium, and whether or not it contributes to long-term cognitive dysfunction, will be a primary focus here at the upcoming Anesthesiology 2016 ...

Strong drugs used to treat elderly patients with a common condition called delirium may not work and might even hasten death, a landmark Australian study has found. Researchers from Sydney's UTS ...