Dear M.L.J.: WE is caused by a lack of thiamine (vitamin B1). (I had never heard the term "wet brain" to describe this ...
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 of this syndrome. Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome is a ...
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