Elsevier, Journal of Psychosomatic Research, 3(77), p. 219-225, 2014
DOI: 10.1016/j.jpsychores.2014.06.014
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•Exaggerated central inflammatory responses to stressors are implicated in delirium.•We examine cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and serum cytokines in hip fracture patients.•We find increased CSF IL-1β in those about to develop delirium.•We find increased CSF interleukin-1 receptor antagonist in those with active delirium.