BACKGROUND: Delirium is an acute syndrome characterized by inattention, disorganized
thinking, and an altered level of consciousness. A reliable biomarker for tracking delirium …

Background The posterior dominant rhythm (PDR) was the first oscillatory pattern noted in
the EEG. Evoked by wakeful eyelid closure, these oscillations dissipate over seconds during …

Aim Postoperative delirium (POD) is a very common and serious complication after total joint
arthroplasty (TJA), which is closely associated with many adverse consequences and a poor …

2. Sunderland S, Yarnold CH, Head SJ, et al. Regional versus general anesthesia and the
incidence of unplanned health care resource utilization for postoperative pain after wrist …

Slow wave sleep (SWS), characterized by large electroencephalographic oscillations,
facilitates crucial physiologic processes that maintain synaptic plasticity and overall brain …

Background Sleep spindles are distinct electroencephalogram (EEG) patterns of brain
activity that have been posited to play a critical role in development, learning, and …

Introduction Late-life treatment-resistant depression (LL-TRD) is common and increases risk
for accelerated ageing and cognitive decline. Impaired sleep is common in LL-TRD and is a …

Introduction Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is an effective intervention for patients with
major depressive disorder (MDD). Despite longstanding use, the underlying mechanisms of …

Objective Despite its frequency and associated negative effect, delirium remains poorly
recognized in postoperative patients after ICU admission, especially among those who have …

Background The alpha-2 adrenergic agonist dexmedetomidine induces EEG patterns
resembling those of non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep. Fulfilment of slow wave sleep …