Simple eye test spots patients at risk for postoperative cognitive dysfunction
Identifying an older patient who is at risk for post-operative cognitive dysfunction might be done in the blink of an eye – literally.
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Identifying an older patient who is at risk for post-operative cognitive dysfunction might be done in the blink of an eye – literally.
A new study demonstrates that patients who develop postoperative delirium have increased openings in the blood-brain barrier.
FRIDAY, Sept. 29, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- Delirium is common after older patients have surgery and can cause serious complications and distress, but its cause has been a mystery.