Postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) is a form of cognitive decline that involves a functional deterioration of activities of the nervous system, such as selective attention, vigilance, ...

A recent neuropsychological evaluation diagnosis impugned several controversial theories about anesthesia and cognitive decline. As a medicinal therapy to relieve pain and brain dysfunction, ...

A new Somnia Anesthesia Services blog post discusses the renewed focus on postoperative cognitive dysfunction. The post references new research into POCD and a specific focus on POCD in the May 2011 ...

Post-operative cognitive dysfunction at three months after surgery is independent of the type of procedure or anesthetic, according to a report published in Anesthesia & Analgesia. The study, ...

Star Bradbury said her late stepfather, William Hyde, was a “sweet, wonderful man.” But two decades ago, when he woke from colon cancer surgery, he turned shockingly violent. “He was convinced he was ...

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Postoperative cognitive dysfunction (POCD) is a condition following surgical procedures in which patients can experience short- or long-term memory loss. The syndrome is a spectrum of cognitive ...