Delirium in older patients associated with greater risk of death, dementia and institutionalization

Tuesday, July 27, 2010 - 21:28 in Health & Medicine

A review and analysis of previous research indicates that delirium in elderly patients is associated with an increased risk of death, dementia, and institutionalization, independent of age, co-existing illnesses or illness severity, according to a new study.

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