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Wernicke Encephalopathy (Wernicke's Encephalopathy)

An acute neurological disorder characterized by the triad of ophthalmoplegia, ataxia, and disturbances of mental activity or consciousness. Eye movement abnormalities include nystagmus, external rectus palsies, and reduced conjugate gaze. THIAMINE DEFICIENCY and chronic ALCOHOLISM are associated conditions. Pathologic features include periventricular petechial hemorrhages and neuropil breakdown in the diencephalon and brainstem. Chronic thiamine deficiency may lead to KORSAKOFF SYNDROME. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, pp1139-42; Davis & Robertson, Textbook of Neuropathology, 2nd ed, pp452-3)
Also Known As:
Wernicke's Encephalopathy; Wernicke Syndrome; Encephalopathy, Gayet-Wernicke; Encephalopathy, Wernicke's; Gayet-Wernicke Encephalopathy; Wernicke Disease; Wernicke Polioencephalitis, Superior Hemorrhagic; Wernicke Superior Hemorrhagic Polioencephalitis; Wernicke's Disease; Wernicke's Polioencephalitis, Superior Hemorrhagic; Wernicke's Superior Hemorrhagic Polioencephalitis; Wernicke's Syndrome; Cerebral Beriberi; Encephalopathies, Wernicke; Encephalopathy, Gayet Wernicke; Encephalopathy, Wernickes; Gayet Wernicke Encephalopathy; Wernicke Encephalopathies; Beriberi, Cerebral; Encephalopathy, Wernicke
Networked: 667 relevant articles (19 outcomes, 23 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Thiamine Deficiency
2. Alcoholism (Alcohol Abuse)
3. Ataxia (Dyssynergia)
4. Beriberi
5. Hyperemesis Gravidarum

Experts

1. Hazell, Alan S: 8 articles (01/2017 - 08/2003)
2. Onishi, Hideki: 5 articles (01/2022 - 12/2005)
3. Oudman, Erik: 5 articles (01/2021 - 12/2014)
4. Wijnia, Jan W: 5 articles (01/2021 - 12/2014)
5. Pfefferbaum, Adolf: 5 articles (01/2020 - 05/2007)
6. Sullivan, Edith V: 5 articles (01/2020 - 05/2007)
7. Butterworth, Roger F: 5 articles (12/2010 - 12/2003)
8. Ishida, Mayumi: 4 articles (01/2022 - 01/2016)
9. Kattah, Jorge C: 4 articles (12/2021 - 05/2017)
10. Postma, Albert: 4 articles (01/2021 - 01/2018)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Wernicke Encephalopathy:
1. Thiamine (Aneurin)FDA Link
2. TransketolaseIBA
3. dimemorfan (AT 17)IBA
4. thiamine hydrochlorideFDA LinkGeneric
5. fedratinibIBA
6. VitaminsIBA
7. Glucose (Dextrose)FDA LinkGeneric
8. PyrithiamineIBA
9. EnzymesIBA
10. Vitamin B Complex (B Vitamins)IBA

Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Parenteral Nutrition
3. Oral Administration
4. Cognitive Training
5. Institutionalization (Institutionalized Persons)