Korsakoff's syndrome
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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 neuropsychiatris who popularized the theory | ||
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Pictures of a Patient's Brian with Korsakoff's Syndrome
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Definition
Korsakoff�s syndrome is a memory disorder caused by a deficiency of vitamin B1, also called thiamine
Named after Sergei Korsakoff, the neuropsychiatris who popularized the theory
