Delirium is a type of confusion that develops suddenly—over the course of hours or days—and most commonly affects older adults who are hospitalized or in a long-term care facility. “We refer to ...

As a health care economist who studies innovation, and as a management consultant who helps health systems and insurers adopt new technologies, we have had a ringside seat to a frustrating phenomenon: ...

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Hyperglycemia can be a medical emergency that requires hospital care. In the hospital, treatments such as insulin therapy, electrolytes, and fluid replacement, can bring blood sugar down. High blood ...