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Wernicke Encephalopathy

by Anand Swaminathan posted May 14, 2018 No Comments

Definition: Encephalopathy that occurs secondary to thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency. While Wernicke encephalopathy is reversible with treatment, it can progress to the irreversible Korsakoff’s syndrome if left untreated.

Toxicology

Should You Prescribe Oral Thiamine for Chronic Alcoholics?

by Rick Pescatore posted September 7, 2017 No Comments

Background: Alcoholism is a chronic disease with a staggering impact on society, costing the nation approximately 100 billion dollars per year, an expenditure greater than the costs associated with all cancers and respiratory diseases combined (Whiteman 2000). Large public hospital emergency …

Toxicology