Korsakoff's syndrome

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== Definition ==
== Definition ==
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� Korsakoff�s syndrome is a memory disorder caused by a deficiency of vitamin B1, also called thiamine
 
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� Named after Sergei Korsakoff, the neuropsychiatrist who popularized the theory
 
== Description ==
== Description ==
== Causes and Symptoms ==
== Causes and Symptoms ==
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== Diagnosis ==
== Diagnosis ==
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== Treatment ==
== Treatment ==
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== Prognosis ==
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== Prevention ==
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== Works Cited==
== Works Cited==
[http://www.healthatoz.com/healthatoz/Atoz/common/standard/transform.jsp?requestURI=/healthatoz/Atoz/ency/korsakoffs_syndrome.jsp Health A to Z]
[http://www.healthatoz.com/healthatoz/Atoz/common/standard/transform.jsp?requestURI=/healthatoz/Atoz/ency/korsakoffs_syndrome.jsp Health A to Z]

Revision as of 16:05, 24 April 2008

Pictures of a Patient's Brian with Korsakoff's Syndrome

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Definition

Description

Causes and Symptoms

Diagnosis

Treatment

Prognosis

Prevention

Works Cited

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Korsakoff's Syndrome

Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome Information Page

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