Acta Neurologica TaiwanicaNeuromyelitis optica spectrum disorders (NMOSD) encompass a spectrum of immunomediated diseases presenting with diverse syndromes. Conversely, Wernicke’s encephalopathy denotes an acute neurological condition stemming from severe thiamine (Vitamin B1 ...
Hussein Algahtani +4 more
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Wernicke’s Encephalopathy from Hyperemesis Gravidarum. A Case Report
Albanian Journal of Trauma and Emergency SurgeryIntroduction: Wernicke's encephalopathy (WE) is a potentially reversible, yet serious neurological emergency due to vitamin B1 (thiamine) deficiency. It is a rare but known complication of hyperemesis gravidarum.
Teuta Dalipi +3 more
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A Fatal Case of Wernicke’s Encephalopathy after Sleeve Gastrectomy for Morbid Obesity
Case Reports in Surgery, 2014 Wernicke’s encephalopathy is an acute neuropsychiatric disorder, due to thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency. It is traditionally described in chronic alcohol abusers; however obesity surgery is an emerging cause, as the number of bariatric procedures ...
Dimitrios K. Manatakis +1 more
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Acute cerebellar ataxia in a young woman: Wernicke’s encephalopathy?
Неврология, нейропсихиатрия, психосоматика, 2016 Wernicke’s encephalopathy (WE) is a rare but severe neurological syndrome caused by thiamine deficiency. According to the data of autopsy studies, the prevalence of WE in the general population varies from 0.4 to 2.8 per 100,000 population; the disease ...
S. G. Dolgova +5 more
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Letter to the EditorA clinical lesson: Glioblastoma multiforme masquerading as depression in a chronic alcoholic [PDF]
, 2017 Aims: To highlight the need to consider other medical conditions when the presentation initially appears to be alcohol-related. Method: We report the case of a 34-year-old male alcoholic, who presented with clinical depression and later a delirious state,
Habermeyer, Benedikt +4 more
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Ocular manifestations in a case of Wernicke's encephalopathy due to hyperemesis gravidarum
Oman Journal of Ophthalmology, 2018 Wernicke's Encephalopathy (WE) is a potentially devastating disorder, which if not diagnosed and treated at the earliest, could lead to dangerous neurological and ophthalmological complications.
Namitha Rachel Mathew +2 more
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Inhibition of Intestinal Thiamin Transport in Rat Model of Sepsis. [PDF]
, 2016 ObjectivesThiamin deficiency is highly prevalent in patients with sepsis, but the mechanism by which sepsis induces thiamin deficiency is unknown. This study aimed to determine the influence of various severity of sepsis on carrier-mediated intestinal ...
Fang, Liwei +4 more
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Nutritional deficiencies in homeless persons with problematic drinking:A systematic review [PDF]
, 2017 BACKGROUND: A significant proportion of homeless people drink alcohol excessively and this can lead to malnutrition and consequent medical problems.
Bonner, Adrian +7 more
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تعيين سطح پلاسمايی تيامين در بيماران همودياليزی: يک روش دقيق کروماتوگرافی با کارکرد عالی [PDF]
, 2009 زمينه و هدف: درمانهای جايگزين کليه، اغلب با تغييرات عناصر کمياب و متابوليسم ويتامينها همراه است. تجويز مولتیويتامينها به بيماران دياليزی به صورت روتين در مراکز دياليز صورت میگيرد. غلظت پلاسمايی تيامين، نشانگر خوبی برای وضعيت تغذيهای بيمار است.
تفرشی, نیوشا +4 more
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Beriberi 10 years after gastric bypass surgery - case report [PDF]
, 2016 Efst á síðunni er hægt að nálgast greinina í heild sinni með því að smella á ...
Linda Ó. Árnadóttir +2 more
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