Wernicke-Korsakoff Syndrome: Understanding Its Long-Term Effects

Key Takeaways: Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome is a disorder that is associated with two related diseases resulting from thiamine deficiency. Initially, the symptoms are mostly ignored, and yet they can escalate very fast. The disabling effects of the disease are long-term without treatment. Early medical intervention, nutrition, and alcohol-use interventions should enhance the results of medical care. […]