304 top medical experts on Wernicke Encephalopathy across 36 countries and 29 U.S. states, including 171 MDs (Physicians). This is based on an objective analysis of their Scientific Publications, Clinical Trials, Medicare, and NIH Grants.

  1. Wernicke Encephalopathy: An acute neurological disorder characterized by the triad of ophthalmoplegia, ataxia, and disturbances of mental activity or consciousness. Eye movement abnormalities include nystagmus, external rectus palsies, and reduced conjugate gaze. thiamine deficiency and chronic alcoholism are associated conditions. Pathologic features include periventricular petechial hemorrhages and neuropil breakdown in the diencephalon and brainstem. Chronic thiamine deficiency may lead to korsakoff syndrome. (Adams et al., Principles of Neurology, 6th ed, pp1139-42; Davis & Robertson, Textbook of Neuropathology, 2nd ed, pp452-3)
  2. Clinical guidelines are the recommended starting point to understand initial steps and current protocols in any disease or procedure:
  3. Broader Categories (#Experts): Alcohol-Related Disorders (2,760), Metabolic Brain Diseases (2,299), Thiamine Deficiency (1,693).
  4. Clinical Trials ClinicalTrials.gov : at least 4 including 2 Completed, 1 Recruiting
  5. Synonyms: Cerebral Beriberi


  

        

                    


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