People with bipolar disorder-; characterized by extreme mood swings-;are 6 times more likely to die before their time from external causes, such as accidents, violence, and suicide, than those without the condition, finds research published in the open access journal BMJ Mental Health.
Simple eye test spots patients at risk for postoperative cognitive dysfunction
Identifying an older patient who is at risk for post-operative cognitive dysfunction might be done in the blink of an eye – literally.
December 13, 2023