Korsakoff’s Syndrome
Korsakoff’s syndrome is a disorder that primarily affects the memory system in the brain. It usually results from a deficiency of thiamine (vitamin B1), which may be caused by alcohol abuse, dietary deficiencies, prolonged vomiting, eating disorders, or the effects of chemotherapy.
Cluster Number:
Wiki Number: PW111
Diagnosis: Korsakoff’s Syndrome
US Patients: 12.5% of heavy drinkers
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Brain Area: lack of thiamine in the brain along with prolonged use of alcohol; Wernicke encaplophathy may accompany it ; thalamus damage
Symptoms: amnesia, inventing memories, apathy, licak of insight, minimal conversation
Progression: specific “declarative” memories (events), but not procedural memories (bike-riding) can be lost
Causes: malnutrition and heavy drinking over time
Medications: adding dietary thiamine and/or Vitamin B,
Therapies:
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- Personality traits and personality problems in Korsakoff syndrome patientsby Ineke Roelfina Hendrika de Vries on April 19, 2024
Personality research is of relevance because it provides insights into the psychological strengths and vulnerabilities of a person. Korsakoff's syndrome (KS) is a severe neuropsychiatric disorder following acute thiamine deficiency, usually as a consequence of alcohol-use disorders. Research on personality traits of KS patients is currently limited. The aim of the current exploratory study was therefore to examine the personality traits and problems of KS patients. We assessed self-reported and...
- Criminal behavior in alcohol-related dementia and Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome: a Nationwide Register Studyby Anniina Palm on April 13, 2024
CONCLUSIONS: Persons with alcohol-related neurocognitive disorders frequently engage in criminal behavior prior to diagnosis, especially multiple offending. In the 4 years before and after diagnosis, crime rates declined in a linear fashion, with a marked reduction after diagnosis.
- Rehabilitation Strategies for Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome: Physiotherapy Interventions and Management Approachesby Ghanishtha C Burile on March 12, 2024
Korsakoff syndrome and Wernicke's encephalopathy (WE) show neurological and cognitive deficits. Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome (WKS) is a compound neurological condition. The cause of this neurological condition could be the consumption of alcohol regularly for a chronic duration. A tailored rehabilitation protocol that focuses on cognitive and physical deficiencies was implemented along with thiamine supplementation for managing a case of a 49-year-old male patient who had a history of high...
- Dextroamphetamine as Adjunctive Pharmacotherapy for Aggression Secondary to Korsakoff Syndrome: A Case Reportby Matthew Gunther on February 28, 2024
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