Clamoring hideously, endlessly gibbering in the psychopathic wards of municipal hospitals, in the padded cells of county jails, victims of delirium tremens every day pursue their terrible ...

Alcohol-dependent individuals have a five to 10 percent lifetime risk of developing delirium tremens (DT) following alcohol withdrawal. Although the symptoms of DT are relatively well known, the ...

Recognize delirium risk is elevated for inpatients. “Delirium is common in hospitalizations, particularly for older adults,” ...

Symptoms of delirium tremens include shaking, hallucinations, and nausea. If you are a heavy alcohol user and want to stop abruptly, talk to your doctor first. (Photo Credit: Amie Brink/WebMD) ...

Delirium tremens (DT) is one potential side effect of alcohol withdrawal syndrome (AWS). DT is a potentially life threatening condition that can cause tremors, hallucinations, and seizures. AWS is a ...

For decades, the term "excited delirium" has been erroneously used as a catch-all medical diagnosis for people who have died in police custody, despite having no legitimate scientific roots, a new ...

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Julieta* grew weaker as her illness progressed. She was a frail, 4'11", elderly woman battling terminal cancer who began punching the air, trying to assert control over an unfamiliar reality. As her ...

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