131 | Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome — Blame it on the Alcohol?

What The Dementia

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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