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What Does Delirium Feel Like? Signs and Causes
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD Delirium is a sudden change in how a person thinks, making them feel confused or ...
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Delirium - symptoms, diagnosis and treatment
It can be harder for a health professional who is seeing them for the first time. There are three main types of delirium: hyperactive (too active), hypoactive (not active enough) and mixed, where a ...
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Delirium still persists among residents admitted to skilled nursing facilities, study finds
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, ...
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This diabetes drug may increase lifespan in older people
Delirium is a serious condition that causes confusion and disorientation. It can come on suddenly and may be triggered by ...
Study finds persistent delirium in skilled nursing facilities dropped between 2014 and 2019
A new study that looked at possible improvements in post-acute care quality and outcomes following the 2014 Improving ...