What is it about?

Cobalamin deficiency has been found to be associated with postopertive delirium. Cobalamin supplements may treat delirium.

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Why is it important?

How to treat postoperative delirium is important for the aging population.

Perspectives

Causes of postoperative delirium is multifactorial. In addition, there are three subtypes of postoperative delirium. Specific treatments for the subtypes of postoperative deliriumshould be developed.

Jen-Yin Chen
Chi Mei Medical Center

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This page is a summary of: Is cobalamin deficiency associated with increased risk for all subtypes of postoperative delirium?, August 2016, Dove Medical Press,
DOI: 10.2147/ndt.s115296.
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