Por: The Advocate Health February 27, 2023
What is Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome?Wernicke syndrome and Korsakoff syndrome are distinct but overlapping disorders that occur due to a deficiency of thiamine (vitamin B1), malnutrition, other nutritional deficiencies and are sometimes associated with chronic alcoholism.Wernicke syndrome, also known as Wernicke encephalopathy, is a neurological disease characterized by three main clinical symptoms: confusion, the inability to coordinate... + full article
The Advocate USA Health January 02, 2023
What is Alzheimer’s disease?German neurologist Dr. Alois Alzheimer first identified this neurological disorder in 1906 while studying the pathology of a woman he had treated for an unusual mental illness.While examining her brain after her death, Alzheimer noticed marked... + más
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The Advocate USA Health November 16, 2022
Are U.S. veterans more at risk for Alzheimer’s or other dementias?The U.S. is in the midst of a dramatic rise in the number of veterans with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, and many of these new cases are directly attributable to military service.According to a 2017... + más
Stroke can lead to vascular dementia: Alzheimer's Q&A | The Advocate
Forbes USA Tech October 22, 2022
A person walks on a suspended rope bridge in the clouds. Extreme attraction.getty This article is the fourth installment in my series on Alzheimer’s disease. Read more about Alzheimer’s disease in , , and of the series. The pharmaceutical and biotech companies, Eisai and... + más
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Newsweek USA Health September 24, 2022
The Alzheimer's Association defines Alzheimer's as a brain disease that causes a slow decline in memory, thinking and reasoning skills. Dementia refers to the symptoms of Alzheimer's that can worsen over time.They predict that by 2050, the number of people aged 65... + más
There's a growing dementia crisis in the veteran community: Alzheimer's Q&A | The Advocate
Portland Press Herald USA Health September 24, 2022
A study using the electronic health records of more than 6 million Americans over age 65 found that those who had COVID-19 ran a greater risk of receiving a new diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease within a year. The study, led by researchers at Case Western Reserve University... + más
The Advocate USA Health September 17, 2022
Alzheimer's Q&A: Let go of negative thoughts | The Advocate
What makes friends and family members often shy away from a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias?There are many misconceptions about Alzheimer's that lead to fear of Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Negative public images and stereotypes... + más
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