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Alcohol‐related distracting cues were found to impair working memory (WM) performance under high cognitive demand. Across the sample, alcohol flankers were associated with reduced accuracy and slower responses as WM load increased. Examining load‐dependent change, individuals in the mid‐risk (AUDIT 8–14) group showed a greater decline in accuracy from ...
Karis Colyer‐Patel +4 more
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Wernicke encephalopathy complicating catatonic schizophrenia
Introduction Wernicke’s encephalopathy is a potentially fatal neurological emergency caused by thiamine deficiency. Although it is often associated with chronic alcoholism, it can also occur in all situations that lead to a thiamine deficiency such as ...
C. Rihab +7 more
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When Alcoholism Affects Memory Functions: MRI of the Brain. [PDF]
The development of modern imaging techniques makes it possible to examine directly the relationship between brain abnormalities and memory impairment.
Jernigan, Terry L, Ostergaard, Arne L
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Prevalence and Risk of Dementia Among Adults Who Have Experienced Homelessness, a Meta‐Analysis
ABSTRACT Background Understanding the prevalence and risk of dementia in homeless adults has important implications for ensuring appropriate resources are directed towards dementia prevention and healthy aging. We aimed to estimate the: (1) prevalence and (2) risk of dementia among homeless adults, and (3) risk of homelessness in adults experiencing ...
Peter M. Hoang +8 more
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A síndrome de abstinência alcoólica é um quadro agudo, caracterizado por um conjunto de sinais e sintomas autolimitados, com gravidade variada, secundário à interrupção total ou parcial do consumo de álcool, podendo ser associado a inúmeros problemas ...
Cláudia Maciel, Florence Kerr-Corrêa
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Beriberi disease – a picture of thiamine deficiency in underdeveloped and highly developed countries
Introduction and purpose: Thiamin (Vitamin B1) is a water-soluble vitamin. It plays an important role in many biological processes, mainly in glucose metabolism. Its deficiency is called beriberi disease.
Agnieszka Blicharz +4 more
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Intepirdine Derivatives Possessing Dual 5HT6 Antagonism / HDAC6 Inhibitory Activity
In the context of developing therapies for dementias and cognitive decline, potent dual acting molecules targeting the GPCR 5HT6 and the enzyme HDAC6 with favorable BBB penetration profile were designed and synthesised. Abstract Alzheimer's Disease (AD) impacts significantly the quality of life of people aged over 65 years old, while millions more ...
Andreas Gkanas +9 more
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KORSAKOFF SYNDROME IN A PATIENT WITH MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS
A 46-year-old woman presented with acute onset diplopia, opthalmoparesis, confusion and gait instability. She had a positive history for probable Multiple Sclerosis (MS), depression and alcohol use.
A Liozidou +6 more
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Wernicke Korsakoff Encephalopathy [PDF]
Consideration for Wernicke encephalopathy should be given to patients with any evidence of long-term alco- hol abuse or malnutrition and any of the following: acute confusion, decreased conscious level, ataxia, ophthalmo- plegia, memory disturbance ...
Caruso, Paola +2 more
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Wernicke's Encephalopathy Following 40 Days of Water‐Only Fasting: A Case Report
ABSTRACT Wernicke's encephalopathy (WE) is an acute neurological disorder that develops due to thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency. While it is common in chronic alcoholism, WE can also manifest due to other conditions, including extreme fasting. This report presents a unique case of WE occurring after a 40‐day water‐only fast, emphasizing the importance ...
Ruba Adel Aweer +3 more
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