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September 16, 2016

The Diagnosis of Delirium Superimposed on Dementia: An Emerging Challenge

Delirium occurring in patients with dementia is referred to as delirium superimposed on dementia (DSD). People who are older with dementia and who are institutionalized are at increased risk of developing delirium when hospitalized. In addition, their prior cognitive impairment makes detecting their deliri...