Photonics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
10(12), P. 1334 - 1334
Published: Dec. 1, 2023
Delirium
persists
as
the
most
common
neuropsychiatric
syndrome
among
medically
ill
hospitalized
patients,
yet
its
neural
mechanisms
remain
poorly
understood.
The
development
of
neuroimaging
biomarkers
has
been
difficult
primarily
due
to
complexities
imaging
patients
experiencing
delirium.
Optical
techniques,
including
near-infrared
spectroscopy
(NIRS)
and
diffuse
optical
tomography
(DOT),
offer
promising
avenues
for
investigating
delirium’s
pathophysiology.
These
modalities
uniquely
stand
out
delirium
exploration
their
blend
spatiotemporal
resolution,
bedside
applicability,
cost-effectiveness,
potential
real-time
monitoring.
In
this
review,
we
examine
emergence
pioneering
utility
in
research.
With
further
investment
research
efforts,
they
will
become
instrumental
our
understanding
pathophysiology
preventive,
predictive,
therapeutic
strategies.
Alzheimer s & Dementia,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
19(1), P. 97 - 106
Published: March 15, 2022
Delirium
is
associated
with
new
onset
dementia
and
accelerated
cognitive
decline;
however,
its
pathophysiology
remains
unknown.
Cerebral
glucose
metabolism
previously
seen
in
delirium
may
have
been
attributable
to
acute
illness
and/or
dementia.
We
aimed
statistically
map
cerebral
delirium.We
assessed
using
18
F-fluorodeoxyglucose
positron
emission
tomography
(FDG-PET)
sick,
older
patients
without
delirium,
all
clinical
(N
=
20).
Strict
exclusion
criteria
were
adopted
minimize
the
effect
of
established
confounders
on
FDG-PET.Patients
demonstrated
hypometabolism
bilateral
thalami
right
superior
frontal,
posterior
cingulate,
infero-lateral
anterior
temporal,
left
parietal
cortices.
Regional
correlated
severity
performance
neuropsychological
testing.In
but
dementia,
accompanied
by
regional
hypometabolism.
While
some
hypometabolic
regions
represent
preclinical
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD),
thalamic
atypical
AD
consistent
features
that
are
unique
delirium.
Brain,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
147(1), P. 215 - 223
Published: Sept. 2, 2023
Abstract
Alterations
in
brain
energy
metabolism
have
long
been
proposed
as
one
of
several
neurobiological
processes
contributing
to
delirium.
This
is
supported
by
previous
findings
altered
CSF
lactate
and
neuron-specific
enolase
concentrations
decreased
glucose
uptake
on
brain-PET
patients
with
Despite
this,
there
are
limited
data
metabolic
alterations
found
samples,
targeted
profiling
metabolites
involved
has
not
performed.
The
aim
the
study
was
investigate
whether
related
serum
hip
fracture
associated
cohort
included
406
a
mean
age
81
years
(standard
deviation
10
years),
acutely
admitted
hospital
for
surgical
repair
fracture.
Delirium
assessed
daily
until
fifth
postoperative
day.
collected
from
all
participants
at
onset
spinal
anaesthesia,
samples
were
drawn
concurrently
213
participants.
Glucose
measured
using
amperometry,
whereas
plasma
clinical
laboratory
enzymatic
photometry.
Serum
branched-chain
amino
acids,
3-hydroxyisobutyric
acid,
acetoacetate
β-hydroxybutyrate
gas
chromatography-tandem
mass
spectrometry
(GC-MS/MS).
In
total,
224
(55%)
developed
delirium
pre-
or
postoperatively.
Ketone
body
(acetoacetate,
β-hydroxybutyrate)
acids
significantly
elevated
but
among
delirium,
despite
no
group
differences
concentrations.
level
acid
both
serum.
An
elevation
during
explained
comorbidity.
Our
suggest
that
utilization
shift
ketone
occurs
Alzheimer s & Dementia,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
20(1), P. 511 - 524
Published: Sept. 11, 2023
Abstract
INTRODUCTION
Post‐operative
delirium
(POD)
is
associated
with
increased
morbidity
and
mortality
but
bereft
of
treatments,
largely
due
to
our
limited
understanding
the
underlying
pathophysiology.
We
hypothesized
that
reflects
a
disturbance
in
cortical
connectivity
leads
altered
predictions
sensory
environment.
METHODS
High‐density
electroencephalogram
recordings
during
an
oddball
auditory
roving
paradigm
were
collected
from
131
patients.
Dynamic
causal
modeling
(DCM)
analysis
facilitated
inference
about
neuronal
inhibition–excitation
dynamics
auditory‐evoked
responses.
RESULTS
Mismatch
negativity
amplitudes
smaller
patients
POD.
DCM
showed
was
decreased
left‐sided
superior
temporal
gyrus
(l‐STG)
cortex
feedback
connectivity.
Feedback
also
negatively
correlated
severity
systemic
inflammation.
Increased
inhibition
l‐STG,
consequent
decreases
feed‐forward
feed‐back
connectivity,
occurred
for
tones
delirium.
DISCUSSION
Delirium
possibly
resulting
intrinsic
inhibitory
tone.
Highlights
amplitude
reduced
Patients
postoperative
had
feedforward
before
surgery.
diminished
left‐side
left
primary
area
inversely
inflammation
severity.
medRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory),
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Jan. 9, 2025
Postoperative
delirium
is
the
most
common
postsurgical
complication
in
older
adults
and
associated
with
an
increased
risk
of
long-term
cognitive
decline
Alzheimer's
disease
(AD)
related
dementias
(ADRD).
However,
neurological
basis
this
risk-
whether
postoperative
unmasks
latent
preoperative
pathology
or
leads
to
AD-relevant
after
perioperative
brain
injury-remains
unclear.
Recent
advancements
neuroimaging
techniques
now
enable
detection
subtle
features
damage
that
may
underlie
clinical
symptoms.
Among
these,
Neurite
Orientation
Dispersion
Density
Imaging
(NODDI)
can
help
identify
microstructural
damage,
even
absence
visible
macro-anatomical
abnormalities.
To
investigate
potential
abnormalities
function,
we
analyzed
pre-
post-operative
diffusion
MRI
data
from
111
patients
aged
≥60
years
who
underwent
non-cardiac/non-intracranial
surgery.
Specifically,
investigated
variation
metrics
within
posterior
cingulate
cortex
(PCC),
a
region
which
prior
work
has
identified
glucose
metabolism
alterations
delirious
brain,
key
early
accumulation
amyloid
beta
(Aβ)
preclinical
AD.
We
also
examined
relationship
PCC
NODDI
function.
Compared
did
not
develop
(n=99),
found
free
water
(FISO)
neurite
density
index
(NDI)
decreased
orientation
dispersion
(ODI)
dorsal
before
surgery
among
those
later
developed
(n=12).
These
FISO
differences
remained
present
at
six
weeks
postoperatively,
while
these
NDI
ODI
not.
Preoperative
values
were
positively
attention/concentration
performance,
independent
age,
education
level,
global
atrophy.
Yet,
correlated
cerebrospinal
fluid
Aβ
positivity
levels.
results
suggest
susceptibility
delirium,
AD-related
(i.e.,
Aβ)
neuropathology.
Furthermore,
linked
deficits
attention/concentration,
core
feature
delirium.
Our
findings
highlight
vulnerability
PCC,
default
mode
network,
as
neuroanatomic
locus
explain
link
between
vulnerable
surgical
patients.
Drug Design Development and Therapy,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
Volume 19, P. 759 - 769
Published: Feb. 1, 2025
Background:
Brain
energy
metabolism
disorders,
including
glucose
utilization
disorders
and
abnormal
insulin
sensitivity,
are
linked
to
the
pathogenesis
of
postoperative
delirium.
Intranasal
has
shown
significant
benefits
in
improving
metabolism,
sensitivity
cognitive
function.
However,
its
impact
on
delirium
biomarkers
remains
unknown.
Aim:
This
randomized,
double-blind,
placebo-controlled
trial
was
evaluate
whether
intranasal
reduces
incidence
severity
(POD)
older
patients
undergoing
joint
replacement,
effect
sensitivity-related
biomarkers.
Methods:
212
(≥
65
years)
were
randomly
assigned
receive
either
40
IU
(n=106)
or
a
placebo
for
8
days.
The
primary
objective
determine
POD
within
5
days
after
surgery,
estimated
using
Confusion
Assessment
Method
(CAM)
Delirium
Rating
Scale
(DRS)-98.
secondary
which
assessed
homeostasis
model
Insulin
Resistance
(HOMA-IR)
biomarkers,
total
osteocalcin
(tOC),
uncarboxylated
(ucOC),
brain-derived
neurotrophic
factor
(BDNF).
Main
Results:
Compared
placebo,
significantly
reduced
surgery
(8
[8.33%]
vs
23
[23.23%],
P
=
0.004,
odds
ratio
[OR]
3.33
[95%
CI
1.41–
7.88])
(P<
0.001).
elevated
levels
tOC,
ucOC,
BDNF
CSF
D
0
(all
P<
0.001)
tOC
plasma
,
1
3
It
ucOC
group
but
not
administration
HOMA-IR
(P=0.002).
Conclusion:
notably
may
be
related
elevation
levels.
Trial
Registry
Numbers:
Chinese
Clinical
(ChiCTR2300068073).
Keywords:
insulin,
osteocalcin,
delirium,
brain
derived
factor,
patient
Anesthesia & Analgesia,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 19, 2025
Postoperative
neurocognitive
disorders
(PNDs)
are
frequent
and
serious
perioperative
complications
in
the
elderly,
associated
with
increased
morbidity
mortality,
length
of
hospital
stay,
need
for
long-term
care.
At
present,
pathogenesis
PND
is
not
completely
clear,
there
various
risk
factors
including
surgical
trauma
stress
mediating
systemic
inflammation
towards
neuroinflammation
development
which
causes
brain
structural
functional
changes
namely
PND.
For
elderly
patients,
neurological
monitoring
may
provide
insights
into
function
status.
Monitoring
also
help
clinicians
identify
potential
risks
would
ultimately
allow
timely
effective
intervention
better
safety
prognosis
patients.
In
this
review,
we
summarize
mechanisms
PND,
discuss
preliminary
evidence
regarding
application
electroencephalography,
near-infrared
spectroscopy,
magnetic
resonance,
positron
emission
tomography
imaging
central
nervous
system
during
postoperative
period.
Alzheimer s & Dementia,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
20(6), P. 4032 - 4042
Published: May 3, 2024
Abstract
INTRODUCTION
Delirium
is
associated
with
mortality
and
new
onset
dementia,
yet
the
underlying
pathophysiology
remains
poorly
understood.
Development
of
imaging
biomarkers
has
been
difficult
given
challenging
nature
delirious
patients.
Diffuse
optical
tomography
(DOT)
offers
a
promising
approach
for
investigating
delirium
its
portability
three‐dimensional
capabilities.
METHODS
Twenty‐five
matched
non‐delirious
patients
(
n
=
50)
were
examined
using
DOT,
comparing
cerebral
oxygenation
functional
connectivity
in
prefrontal
cortex
during
after
an
episode
delirium.
RESULTS
Total
hemoglobin
values
significantly
decreased
group,
even
resolution.
Functional
between
dorsolateral
dorsomedial
was
strengthened
post‐resolution
compared
to
episode;
however,
this
relationship
still
weaker
controls.
DISCUSSION
These
findings
highlight
DOT's
potential
as
biomarker
measure
impaired
dysconnectivity
Future
studies
should
focus
on
role
pathogenesis
exploring
etiological
link
dementias.
Highlights
We
developed
portable
diffuse
system
bedside
neuroimaging
study
hospital.
implemented
novel
DOT
task‐focused
seed‐based
correlation
analysis.
revealed
strength
resolution