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acute confusional state

severe confusion that can include symptoms of agitation, memory disturbance, disorientation, and delirium. It often occurs as a result of severe mental or physical illness.

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May 9th 2024

sudden unexpected nocturnal-death syndrome

sudden unexpected nocturnal-death syndrome

see nightmare-death syndrome.