Some health systems are requiring physicians 70 and older to undergo comprehensive cognitive evaluations. Many physicians choose to retire instead, The New York Times reported Jan. 31. The physician ...

In-hospital delirium among older adults hospitalized for COVID-19 is associated with increased functional disability and cognitive impairment postdischarge, according to a study published online July ...

In a recent study published in the JAMA Network Open, a group of researchers evaluated the association of in-hospital delirium (sudden, severe confusion and brain function changes) with functional ...

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) – As we age, it is normal to experience some degree of mental decline, but there are ways to help manage these changes. Joining Connecticut’s Morning Buzz Host Natasha ...

A new study has identified the brain connectivity patterns that lead to cognitive difficulties in patients with schizophrenia, suggesting potential targets for therapeutic intervention in early ...

Medical errors are the third leading cause of death behind heart disease and cancer in the U.S., and more than a quarter of a million occur each year. Communication problems are the most common root ...

Designed to assist rather than replace doctors, a new autonomous tool scans clinical notes to highlight patients who may need ...

Early research suggests that self-induced cognitive trance alters brain and autonomic activity and may support psychiatric ...

Findings seen among older adults in the 6 months following a COVID-19 hospitalization. HealthDay News — In-hospital delirium among older adults hospitalized for COVID-19 is associated with increased ...