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In this blog post, you can read more about containing and preventing the spread of contagious respiratory pathogens like the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (SARS-CoV-2).

One in every five in-hospital patients is affected by Postoperative Delirium.([FOOTNOTE=Wilson, J. E. et al. Delirium. Nat. Rev. Dis. Prim. 6, (2020).],[ANCHOR=],[LINK=]) Delirium is an adverse complication that can occur in patients of any age, from children to the elderly, and is associated with a considerable amount of distress for patients and caregivers.([FOOTNOTE=Aldecoa C, Bettelli G, Bilotta F, et al. European Society of Anaesthesiology evidence-based and consensus-based guideline on postoperative delirium [published correction appears in Eur J Anaesthesiol. 2018 Sep;35(9):718-719]. Eur J Anaesthesiol. 2017;34(4):192-214.],[ANCHOR=],[LINK=])

Fortunately, advanced science and extensive research has led to preventative methods which can help reduce the occurrence of delirium.