In cancer patients nearing the end of life, certain subtypes of delirium -- specifically, hypoactive and 'mixed' delirium -- are a strong indicator that death will come soon, reports a new study. In ...

Paranoid hallucinations plague many coronavirus patients in I.C.U.s, an experience that can slow recovery and increase risk of depression and cognitive issues. Kim Victory pulled out her ventilator ...

Delirium is a sudden change in a person’s mental function. This can include their ways of thinking, behavior, or level of consciousness. Medical professionals do not yet fully understand delirium, but ...