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. 1999 Sep-Oct;10(5):339-41.
doi: 10.1159/000017166.

Neurochemistry and delirium

H J Koponen  1
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Neurochemistry and delirium

H J Koponen. Dement Geriatr Cogn Disord. 1999 Sep-Oct.

Abstract

Acute confusional state or delirium is one of the most common organic brain syndromes especially in the elderly. It develops suddenly, within hours or days, and often during a period of hospitalization. In this paper we review the results of our studies on the neurochemistry of delirium.

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