In this original What the Dementia episode, we will discuss Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome, a lesser-known form of dementia that is often underrecognized and underdiagnosed.
This episode will cover:
— An overview of Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome and its symptoms.
— The connection between alcoholism, thiamine deficiency, and dementia.
— The progression from Wernicke Encephalopathy to Korsakoff Syndrome.
— Diagnostic challenges and the importance of timely treatment.
— Care needs and support for individuals with this syndrome.
REFERENCES:
Isenberg-Grzeda E, Kutner HE, Nicolson SE. Wernicke-Korsakoff-syndrome: under-recognized and under-treated. Psychosomatics. 2012;53(6):507-516. doi:10.1016/j.psym.2012.04.008
https://www.alz.org/media/documents/alzheimers-dementia-korsakoff-syndrome-ts.pdf
https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/sites/default/files/publications/wernicke-korsakoff.pdf
Kopelman MD, Thomson AD, Guerrini I, Marshall EJ. The Korsakoff syndrome: clinical aspects, psychology and treatment. Alcohol Alcohol. 2009;44(2):148-154. doi:10.1093/alcalc/agn118
J. Clin. Med. 2022, 11(22), 6755; https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm11226755
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