Wernicke–Korsakoff Syndrome a Rare Complication of Hyperemesis Gravidarum: Case Report
ABSTRACT Hyperemesis gravidarum‐induced Wernickes–Korsakoff syndrome (WKS) is an uncommon but potentially devastating disorder in pregnancy characterized by oculomotor abnormalities, cerebellar dysfunction, and either an altered mental state or mild memory impairment.
Ayush Neupane +2 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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Wernicke Encephalopathy After Sleeve Gastrectomy
We present a case of Wernicke encephalopathy after sleeve gastrectomy. The patient exhibited spontaneous upbeat nystagmus and gaze-evoked nystagmus during an ophthalmologic examination, as shown in the accompanying video.
Lu Li +3 more
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Thiamine deficiency : A case presentation and literature review [PDF]
This case examines the complicated hospital course of a patient ultimately diagnosed with thiamine deficiency. The presentation, diagnostic work up, and treatment of a 53-year-old male with a history of schizoaffective disorder, pituitary adenoma status ...
Easter, Alyssa, Katta, Natraj
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Neuropsychological functioning in Wernicke′s encephalopathy
Context: Wernicke′s encephalopathy (WE) is caused by thiamine (Vitamin B1) deficiency and most commonly found in chronic alcoholism and malnutrition. Clinically, the key features are mental status disturbances (global confusion), oculomotor abnormalities,
Sushree Sangita Behura +1 more
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Organic cation transporter 1 (OCT1) modulates multiple cardiometabolic traits through effects on hepatic thiamine content. [PDF]
A constellation of metabolic disorders, including obesity, dysregulated lipids, and elevations in blood glucose levels, has been associated with cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Analysis of data from recently published genome-wide association studies
Abad, Janna +14 more
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MULTIPLE CEREBRAL METASTASES MIMICKING WERNICKE'S ENCEPHALOPATHY IN A CHRONIC ALCOHOLIC [PDF]
Aims: Alcohol dependent patients in withdrawal display a wide spectrum of neurological and neuropsychological symptoms that complicate diagnosis. We report the case of a 53-year-old male alcoholic with disorientation, ataxia and nystagmus in alcohol ...
EULER, SEBASTIAN +4 more
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Comparison between LigaSure™ and Harmonic® in Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy: A Single-Center Experience on 422 Patients [PDF]
Background. New laparoscopic devices, such as electrothermal bipolar-activated devices (LigaSure™ (LS)) or ultrasonic systems (Harmonic® scalpel (HS)), have been applied recently to bariatric surgery allowing to reduce blood loss and surgical risks.
Anoldo, P. +11 more
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Zinc-deficiency acrodermatitis in a patient with chronic alcoholism and gastric bypass: a case report [PDF]
Acquired adult-onset zinc deficiency is occasionally reported in patients with malnutrition states, such as alcoholism, or malabsorptive states, such as post-bariatric surgery.
Ajoy Karikkineth +4 more
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Ophthalmic Complications of Bariatric Surgery [PDF]
Obesity is increasing vastly in the world, and the number of bariatric surgeries being performed is also increasing. Patients being submitted to bariatric surgeries, especially malabsorptive procedures, have an increased risk of developing nutrient ...
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