Application of laboratory frailty index in predicting delirium in elderly patients with community-acquired pneumonia
BackgroundWith the global aging population, community-acquired pneumonia and delirium are increasingly critical health issues among the elderly. The Laboratory Frailty Index provides an objective measure of frailty. This study explores its capacity in predicting delirium and examines the interplay b...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2024-12-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Aging |
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Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fragi.2024.1478355/full |