Nicotine patches may help patients with Tourette's sydrome control some of the involuntary movements that plague patients.
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News article in Boston Globe about research indicating that nicotine seems to diminish mental impairment stemming from stress or an underactive thyroid, and may help people with brain disorders ranging from Alzheimer's disease to schizophrenia. (November 12, 2003)
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Report on studies of nicotine and other nicotinic agonists on improving performance on attention and memory tasks, as well as on treating Alzheimer's disease, schizophrenia, and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder.
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IADRD: Smoking Significantly Increases Risk of Alzheimer's Disease Among Those Who Have No Genetic P
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IADRD: Smoking Significantly Increases Risk of Alzheimer's Disease Among Those Who Have No Genetic P
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A nicotine metabolite shows promise for improving memory and protecting brain cells from diseases such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's without addiction and other side effects of nicotine, says a Medical College of Georgia researcher.
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While nicotine does addict people to cigarettes, scientists are learning that nicotine, when separated from tobacco, may have beneficial effects as well.
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Recent research shows that tobacco products may cause anxiety, panic attacks and fear of leaving home.
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New studies suggest that cigarettes are a cause of some psychiatric disorders, including common conditions such as depression and anxiety. (June 17, 2002)
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