Wernicke's encephalopathy, or alcoholic encephalopathy, is a brain condition that develops from a lack of thiamine. It most commonly occurs due to alcohol use disorder. Learn more here.

Alcohol-related dementia can occur in people who misuse alcohol. There are two main subtypes, including Wernicke’s encephalopathy and Korsakoff syndrome, though experts may refer to them ...

Diagnosis Wernicke's encephalopathy, hyperemesis gravidarum and fetal loss. Management Intravenous thiamine repletion and elimination of deficiency risk factors. Nature Reviews Neurology ...

Alcohol use over many years is another common cause of cirrhosis and hepatic encephalopathy. Presence of TIPS Some people with liver disease develop high pressure in veins that drain blood from ...

Alcohol may elevate the expression of two enzymes called CYP2E1, CYP2U1 Date: April 14, 2015 Source: Alcoholism: Clinical & Experimental Research ...

TAMPA, Fla. -- The Hillsborough County (Florida) Medical Examiner said Wednesday that former NFL wide receiver Vincent Jackson died from chronic alcohol use and that the manner of his February ...