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Korsakoff Syndrome (Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome)

An acquired cognitive disorder characterized by inattentiveness and the inability to form short term memories. This disorder is frequently associated with chronic ALCOHOLISM; but it may also result from dietary deficiencies; CRANIOCEREBRAL TRAUMA; NEOPLASMS; CEREBROVASCULAR DISORDERS; ENCEPHALITIS; EPILEPSY; and other conditions. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, p1139)
Also Known As:
Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome; Korsakoff Psychoses; Psychoses, Korsakoff; Psychosis, Korsakoff; Wernicke Korsakoff Syndrome; Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndromes; Korsakoff Psychosis
Networked: 209 relevant articles (6 outcomes, 11 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Dementia (Dementias)
2. Confusion (Bewilderment)
3. Ophthalmoplegia (External Ophthalmoplegia)
4. Thiamine Deficiency
5. Alcoholism (Alcohol Abuse)

Experts

1. Savage, Lisa M: 4 articles (04/2016 - 01/2004)
2. Harper, Clive: 4 articles (03/2009 - 09/2003)
3. Oey, Misha J: 3 articles (07/2021 - 10/2019)
4. Oudman, Erik: 3 articles (07/2021 - 10/2019)
5. Postma, Albert: 3 articles (07/2021 - 10/2019)
6. Gerridzen, Ineke J: 3 articles (05/2021 - 01/2014)
7. Oliveira-Silva, Ieda F: 3 articles (06/2007 - 07/2005)
8. Pires, Rita G W: 3 articles (06/2007 - 07/2005)
9. Ribeiro, Angela M: 3 articles (06/2007 - 07/2005)
10. Wijnia, Jan W: 2 articles (07/2021 - 10/2019)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Korsakoff Syndrome:
1. Thiamine (Aneurin)FDA Link
2. Memantine (Namenda)FDA Link
3. Cholinergic Agents (Cholinergics)IBA
4. TransketolaseIBA
5. PyrithiamineIBA
6. EnzymesIBA
7. Thiamine PyrophosphateIBA
8. Antipsychotic Agents (Antipsychotics)IBA
9. Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Complex (Dehydrogenase Complex, Pyruvate)IBA
10. Ketoglutarate Dehydrogenase Complex (Oxoglutarate Dehydrogenase)IBA

Therapies and Procedures

1. Intravenous Infusions
2. Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
3. Gastrectomy
4. Therapeutics
5. Gastric Bypass (Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass)