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Add Delirium to Checklist of COVID-19 Symptoms in Seniors – Medscape
Among patients older than 65 years who presented to the emergency department, 28% showed signs of delirium, making this the sixth most common symptom overall. It…
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Delirium should be included on checklists of the presenting signs and symptoms of COVID-19, particularly in elderly adults, according to a multicenter study of seniors visiting emergency departments.
Overall, 28% of the 817 older adults who presented to the emergency department and were diagnosed with COVID-19 had delirium, according to a study published online November 19 in JAMA Network Open. Morevoer,…
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