Alcohol and dementia: is hepatic steatosis an innocent bystander or an active contributor to cognitive decline?

Abstract

Recent studies suggest an association between cognitive impairment and the early stages of liver disease that is distinct from the known neurocognitive impacts of cirrhosis or basal ganglia copper accumulation in Wilson’s disease [1, 2]. However, the association between an increased risk of cognitive impairment following chronic alcohol excess even after significant abstinence