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Bush Presenile Dementia Video - Watch & Download

by ChicagoBruce

Sun Oct 10, 2004 at 10:48:45 PM PDT

(From the diaries -- kos)

This is the footage that started the story that first appeared in the

Atlantic - Bush from ten years ago - dramatically different

than the Bush you're used to.

The big story - " a striking decline in his sentence-by-sentence

speaking skills. " The reason? One doctor says " presenile dementia " a

catch-all term for earlier-than-normal cognitive declines (probably

" dry-drunk syndrome " ). This video intercuts footage from 10 years ago

with recent footage - the difference is dramatic and disturbing. And

obvious.

See it yourself at http://www.adbuzz.com/bushbuzz.htm

Show it to your friends who think Bush is okay. He's not.

Send it to any media people you know. Many are already suspicious that

something's wrong with GWB. This proves it.

You can download this video and pass it on to friends - or just

forward the link. Need a copy of the video? (It's a 4+MB QuickTime

file) e-mail me at copywork@...

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Wow (none / 0)

Quite a difference. Think it has anything to do with all that coke?

by Muboshgu on Sun Oct 10, 2004 at 11:56:22 PM PDT

Though, he more likely has Korsakoff's Syndrome (4.00 / 8)

not 'presenile dementia'

What is Korsakoff's syndrome?

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Korsakoff's syndrome is a brain disorder that is usually

associated with heavy drinking over a long period. Although it is not

strictly speaking a dementia, people with the condition experience

loss of short term memory. This sheet outlines the causes, symptoms

and treatment of the syndrome.

What causes Korsakoff's syndrome?

Korsakoff's syndrome is caused by lack of thiamine (vitamin B1),

which affects the brain and nervous system. Excessive use of alcohol

is often the cause of thiamine deficiency. This is because:

* Many heavy drinkers have poor eating habits. Their nutrition

is inadequate and will not contain essential vitamins.

* Alcohol can inflame the stomach lining and impede the body's

ability to absorb the key vitamins it receives.

Korsakoff's syndrome may also occur in other conditions where

there is severe malnutrition, but this is extremely rare.

Korsakoff's is part of the Wernicke-Korsakoff syndrome, which

consists of two separate but related stages: Wernicke's encephalopathy

and Korsakoff's psychosis. However, not all cases of Korsakoff's are

preceded by an episode of Wernicke's. Another term for Korsakoff's is

'alcohol amnestic syndrome', amnestic meaning loss of memory.

What is Wernicke's encephalopathy?

An encephalopathy is a disorder affecting the brain. Wernicke's

encephalopathy usually develops suddenly. There are three main

symptoms, though these are not always present, so diagnosis may be

difficult. They are:

* Involuntary, jerky eye movements or paralysis of muscles

moving the eyes

* Poor balance, staggering gait or inability to walk

* Drowsiness and confusion.

Immediate treatment is essential if Wernicke's is suspected.

Treatment consists of high doses of thiamine injected into a vein or

muscle. If treatment is carried out in time most symptoms should be

reversed in a few hours. However, if Wernicke's is left untreated, or

is not treated in time, brain damage may result. In some cases the

person may die.

What is Korsakoff's psychosis?

Korsakoff's psychosis may follow if Wernicke's encephalopathy is

untreated or is not treated soon enough. It may also develop

gradually. Brain damage occurs in important small areas in the mid

part of the brain, resulting in severe short term memory loss. Many

other abilities may remain intact.

Korsakoff's differs from most dementias, in which there is often

damage to a large area of the cortex (the outer part of the brain).

These dementias affect a much wider range of abilities.

What are the symptoms?

The main symptom is memory loss, particularly of events arising

after the onset of the condition. Sometimes, memories of the more

distant past can also be affected. Other symptoms may include:

* Difficulty in acquiring new information or learning new skills.

* Lack of insight into the condition. Even a person with great

gaps in their memory may believe their memory is functioning normally.

* Inventing events to fill the gaps in memory. This is more

common in the early stages of the illness and is known as 'confabulation'.

* Apathy, in some cases, or talkative and repetitive behaviour

in others.

People usually retain skills that they acquired before developing

the disorder, so they are often able to manage with appropriate support.

How is Korsakoff's diagnosed?

Korsakoff's syndrome cannot be diagnosed until the person has

abstained from alcohol for at least four to five weeks to enable the

acute symptoms of alcohol withdrawal to subside.

Psychological tests of the person's memory and other abilities

will then be carried out to see whether they may have Korsakoff's or

some other condition.

They will also be observed to see whether their condition

progresses without alcohol. If their condition does not change, they

may be diagnosed with a form of dementia, such as Alzheimer's disease.

It is possible to have both Korskoff's and a dementia.

Who is affected?

Those affected tend to be men between the ages of 45 and 65 with a

long history of alcohol abuse, though it is possible to have

Korsakoff's at an older or a younger age.

Women can also be affected. They tend to develop Korsakoff's at a

slightly younger age than men as they appear to be more vulnerable to

the impact of alcohol. It has been suggested that whereas it may take

around 20 years for a man to develop Korsakoff's syndrome, it may take

about half that time for a woman.

It is not yet clear why some heavy drinkers develop Korsakoff's

syndrome and others do not, although this may relate to diet.

Treatment

The progress of Korsakoff's can be completely halted if the person:

* Completely abstains from alcohol

* Adopts a healthy diet with vitamin supplements.

While it remains unclear whether additional thiamine helps people

improve once the brain damage has already occurred, it may help

prevent further damage occurring.

Prognosis

Any improvement usually occurs within a period of up to two years.

It has been estimated that about a quarter of those affected make a

very good recovery. About half make a partial recovery and need

support to manage their lives. Another quarter make no recovery and

may need long term care. Korsakoff's is likely to continue to progress

if the person continues to drink heavily and has poor nutrition.

Other problems associated with heavy drinking

* Alcohol can have a harmful effect on nerve cells in the

brain cortex. A wide range of skills and abilities can be affected by

this. This is sometimes known as alcoholic dementia. However,

deterioration ceases and there is often some recovery over time if the

person abstains from alcohol completely. At present, much research is

being carried out into alcoholic dementia and how it may overlap with

Korsakoff's psychosis.

* There may be physical disorders associated with drinking,

such as damage to the liver or damage to nerves in the legs and arms.

* People with drinking problems are more likely to have

experienced head injuries due to accidents, fights or epileptic seizures.

http://www.alzheimers.org.uk/Facts_about_dementia/What_is_dementia/info_korsakof\

fs.htm

http://bmj.bmjjournals.com/cgi/content/full/328/7454/1458

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> beefree, do you really believe that article? Really, now.