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Korsakoff syndrome is also called alcohol-induced persisting amnestic disorder. Korsakoff is a chronic memory disorder caused by severe deficiency of thiamine (vitamin B-1). Korsakoff syndrome is most commonly caused by alcohol misuse, but certain other conditions...
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Requires 60 days of continuous antibiotic treatment.
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https://www.aafp.org/afp/2001/1101/p1575.html
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Can occur in children all the way to elderly. In fact, it’s common in children and elderly patients.
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Systemic allergic reaction (Anaphylaxis). IM Epinephrine is the first treatment to give. Local Reaction Cold compresses. Elevate extremity if the sting is on a limb. Oral prednisone 40 to 60 mg x1 dose or tapered over 2-5 days for significant swelling. Pain: NSAIDs....
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Trials have shown an increase in all-cause mortality associated with supplementation with vitamin A, vitamin E, and β-carotene. No benefits or reductions in all-cause mortality were shown for vitamin C or selenium. Further Reading / References Antioxidant supplements...
