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The inter-relationship between delirium and dementia: the importance of delirium prevention

Delirium and dementia are two frequent causes of cognitive impairment among older adults and have a distinct, complex and interconnected relationship. Delirium is an acute confusional state characterized by inattention, cognitive dysfunction and an altered level of consciousness, whereas dementia is...

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Autores principales: Fong, Tamara G., Inouye, Sharon K.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Nature Publishing Group UK 2022
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9415264/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/36028563
http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/s41582-022-00698-7