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 ...

Abstract. Brown, J. et al (2009) Nursing assessment of alcohol-related brain damage in young people.Nursing Times; 105: 41, early online publication.. The long-term consequences of chronic alcohol ...

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 ...