Neuroinflammation is central to the common pathology of several acute and chronic brain
diseases. This review examines the consequences of excessive and prolonged …

Delirium is a common and serious acute neuropsychiatric syndrome with core features of
inattention and global cognitive dysfunction. The etiologies of delirium are diverse and …

Background The aim of this study was to summarize and discuss the similarities and
differences in inflammatory biomarkers in postoperative delirium (POD) and cognitive …

Postoperative delirium and cognitive dysfunction (POCD) are topics of special importance in
the geriatric surgical population. They are separate entities, whose relationship has yet to be …

Introduction Postoperative delirium is a common complication of cardiac surgery associated
with increased mortality, morbidity, and long-term cognitive dysfunction. The aim of this study …

Over the last decade there has been an enormous expansion of research focused on
defining the role of inflammation in aging, age-related diseases, disability, and frailty. The …

Elderly surgical patients frequently experience postoperative delirium (POD) and the
subsequent development of postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD). Clinical features …

Background Although delirium is typically an acute reversible cognitive impairment, its
presence is associated with devastating impact on both short‐term and long‐term outcomes …

Background: Recent population studies have suggested that children with multiple
exposures to anesthesia and surgery at an early age are at an increased risk of cognitive …

Delirium is the most common complication found in the general hospital setting. Yet, we
know relatively little about its actual pathophysiology. This article contains a summary of …