Month: December 2022

Postoperative delirium in geriatric patients with hip fractures

Postoperative delirium (POD) is a frequent complication in geriatric patients with hip fractures, which is linked to poorer functional recovery, longer hospital stays, and higher short-and long-term mortality. Patients with increased age, preoperative cognitive impairment, comorbidities, perioperative polypharmacy, and delayed surgery are more prone to develop POD after hip fracture surgery. In this narrative review, […]

Published on December 22, 2022

Holiday Stress: Coping With Worry and Anxiety

In the midst of the holiday season, it’s easy to worry about all the little things-from cooking the food perfectly, to keeping family members happy, to getting everyone meaningful gifts on a tight budget, to finding common ground with loved ones who share differing beliefs…. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, […]

Published on December 22, 2022

Jolting the Brain May Preserve Memory in Early Alzheimer’s

Imagine your brain is like a computer that’s starting to slow down. You could try restarting it, but what if there was a way to give it a little jolt and keep it running smoothly? That’s the idea behind deep brain stimulation (DBS) in the treatment of Alzheimer’s. Scientists are investigating whether this technique can […]

Published on December 22, 2022