POSTOPERATIVE COGNITIVE DYSFUNCTION

This study looked at whether certain substances in the blood can help predict memory or thinking problems that sometimes occur after heart surgery. Researchers took blood samples from 82 adults before and after surgery and measured levels of specific proteins. They also tested pa…

This study looked at whether monitoring brain waves during general anesthesia can help predict memory or thinking problems after surgery in adults aged 60 to 80. Researchers measured brain activity during surgery and compared it to thinking test results three months later. The go…

This study looked at whether a protein called S100B in the blood can help predict memory problems or confusion after surgery. Researchers followed 137 adults having elective surgery, testing their blood and thinking skills before and after the operation. The goal was to see if S1…

This completed study looked at 90 older adults (ages 65-85) having surgery under minimal-flow anesthesia. Researchers measured changes in thinking and memory using a simple test before and after surgery. The goal was to see if longer surgery or the type of anesthesia affects the …

This study looked at how laparoscopic (keyhole) abdominal surgery might affect the brain. Researchers measured eye nerve thickness and brain oxygen levels in 50 adults during surgery, and tested their thinking skills before and after. The goal was to see if these simple checks co…

This study looked at 180 older adults (65+) having major abdominal cancer surgery to see if giving fluids based on real-time body signals (goal-directed fluid therapy) helps prevent short-term memory and thinking problems after surgery. Patients received either this personalized …

This study looked at 154 older adults (60+) to see if the type of anesthesia used during surgery affects the brain's protective barrier and the risk of confusion or memory problems afterward. Participants received either intravenous or inhaled anesthesia. The goal was to measure …

This completed study looked at whether the sedative drug dexmedetomidine can help protect brain function after open-heart surgery. Researchers measured thinking abilities and a blood marker of nerve injury in 32 adults having elective heart surgery. The goal was to see if the dru…