There are lies, damn lies, and confabulations. The difference between them? The confabulators, especially the ones that have Korsakoff’s Syndrome, believe that they are telling the truth. This is a ...
Medically reviewed by Brigid Dwyer, MD Key Takeaways Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome is caused by a lack of vitamin B1.Early signs include confusion and trouble with balance.Alcohol use is a common cause ...
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 ...
Do you remember the character Jon Lovitz played on Saturday Night Live who couldn’t help but telling obviously untrue stories, like being married to Morgan Fairchild? Lovitz’s character was based on a ...
International Journal of Mental Health, Vol. 1, No. 3, CURRENT TRENDS IN WESTERN EUROPEAN NEUROPSYCHOLOGY (Fall 1972), pp. 103-108 (6 pages) ...
DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Powers Taylor LLP is investigating potential claims involving patients who have suffered brain damage because of Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome following common medical ...
Alcohol abuse can lead to Korsakoff's syndrome, a severe mental disorder characterized by memory loss and disorientation. Individuals with Korsakoff's syndrome tend to have olfactory deficits: ...