title: Pain and terminal delirium research in the elderly.
abstract: This article highlights new developments in assessment and management of pain and delirium.
authors.affiliation: Department of Symptom Control and Palliative Care, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1515 Holcombe Boulevard, Unit 8, Houston, TX 77030-4095, USA.
authors.forename: Sriram
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Yennurajalingam
authors.forename: Fadi
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Braiteh
authors.forename: Eduardo
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Bruera
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000465:Algorithms; D000701:Analgesics, Opioid / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003248:Constipation / Q000139:chemically induced; D003693:Delirium / Q000209:etiology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D004347:Drug Interactions; D004361:Drug Tolerance; D015577:Geriatric Assessment; D006801:Humans; D008691:Methadone / Q000627:therapeutic use; D009369:Neoplasms / Q000150:complications; D010146:Pain / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000534:rehabilitation; D059408:Pain Management; D010147:Pain Measurement; D011581:Psychological Tests; D011957:Receptors, Opioid
chemical_list: D000701:Analgesics, Opioid; D000890:Anti-Infective Agents; D011957:Receptors, Opioid; D008691:Methadone