Further exploration of region-specific patterns of hypometabolism (e.g., via FDG-PET, as used in studies of Alzheimer’s disease91,92) may confirm specific brain areas that are more impacted and would benefit from therapeutic targeting. The paradoxical arousal to such compounds typically used to sedate patients is another understudied area of delirium research. Rigorous methodology can counter such […]
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Delirium Symptoms and causes
Or if doctors suspect that certain medications may be the cause, they may do tests to measure medication levels in the blood. For example, abnormalities in electrolyte and blood sugar levels and liver and kidney disorders are common causes of delirium. Samples of blood and urine are usually taken and analyzed to check for disorders […]