Delirium and Inflammation | HMS

Elevated levels of inflammatory cytokines associated with delirium Delirium, an acute state of confusion, often affects older adults following surgery or serious illness. Now, a study led by researchers at Harvard Medical School and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center confirms that inflammation—an immune response that develops when the body attempts to protect itself from harmful stimuli—plays a

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“Delirium and Inflammation Elevated levels of inflammatory cytokines associated with delirium ”