Seniors who have thicker retinas are about 60% more likely to develop post-surgical delirium, researchers reported Tuesday in the journal General Psychiatry. Adobe stock/HealthDay They say the eyes ...

WEDNESDAY, April 2, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- They say the eyes are the windows to the soul. The eyes also might help detect seniors at risk for a common syndrome in which they emerge from surgery in a ...

Roughly 1 in 9 older adults (10.9%) developed a new geriatric syndrome - such as disorientation, dehydration, or falls - ...

Older adults often develop delirium after surgery, and new research finds this is associated with a faster rate of mental decline. The study highlights the importance of preventing delirium to ...

They say the eyes are the windows to the soul. The eyes also might help detect seniors at risk for a common syndrome in which they emerge from surgery in a state of delirium, new research suggests.

Inflammation may be the culprit behind post-surgical delirium frequently seen in frail, older adults, say researchers. In a study using mice, investigators found that the body’s response to surgery ...

Older patients who primarily speak a language other than English may face a greater risk of developing delirium after surgery in U.S. hospitals, according to new research presented at the ...