Coma

  • Vanderbilt University

    Risk factors for delirium

    High levels of blood markers for vascular endothelial dysfunction were associated with longer periods of confusion in ICU patients, Vanderbilt researchers have discovered. Read More

    Sep 13, 2016

  • Vanderbilt University

    A role for blood vessels in delirium?

    Dysfunction of the endothelial cells that line blood vessels may contribute to delirium and coma in critically ill patients – and could be a target for therapy. Read More

    Apr 15, 2013

  • Vanderbilt University

    Pathways to delirium in the ICU

    Study suggests that the “kynurenine” biochemical pathway could be a target for reducing delirium and coma in critically ill patients. Read More

    Apr 17, 2012