The eyes also might help detect seniors at risk for a common syndrome in which they emerge from surgery in a state of delirium, new research suggests. Seniors who have thicker retinas are about 60 ...

They say the eyes are the windows to the soul. The eyes also might help detect seniors at risk for a common syndrome in which they emerge from surgery in a state of delirium, new research suggests.

Older patients undergoing surgery with general anesthesia are at a higher risk of Postoperative delirium if they have increased thickness in the macular layer of the retina, according to a study ...

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Mean length of delirium, days (SD) a 1.2 (± 0.4) 1.6 (± 0.8) 3.0 (± 1.3) Median EDIMCU LOS, days (IQR) b 2.0 (0.25) 2.0 (2.0) 4.0 (5.0) a Significant differences between Mixed and ...

Unlike dementia, delirium develops quickly and is usually temporary. Having delirium can mean: longer hospital stays increased risk of dementia increased mortality. Treatment will depend on the ...