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Nicotine And Memory Loss-testing nicotine patch-may help those suffering Mild Cognitive Impairment
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Posted on 10/21/2003 2:17:15 PM PDT by chance33_98
Nicotine And Memory Loss
Burlington, Vermont - October 20, 2003
Doctors at the University of Vermont are trying to solve the mystery behind Mild Cognitive Impairment. It's a condition characterized by forgetfulness and if left untreated could be a precursor to Alzheimers Disease.
"Just like heart disease doesn't start with a heart attack, it starts with years of cholesterol buildup. Mild Cognitive Impairment may represent the early stages of memory loss prior to the diagnosis of Alzheimers disease," says Dr. Paul Newhouse.
Newhouse is targeting Mild Cognitive Impairment because about 12 percent of MCI patients will develop Alzheimers. And he is using an unlikely weapon ... nicotine patches originally designed to deliver nicotine to smokers trying to quit. But studies have shown nicotine can improve memory, though doctors do not recommend smoking or using the patch without speaking to a doctor.
Dr. Newhouse is leading a nationwide study to prove that the patches are the right prescription for those suffering mild memory loss and possibly halt the onset of Alzheimers.
"And what we hope to do with nicotine is to see if it can actually prevent or slow the development of Alzheimers disease and relieve some of the symptoms."
UVM is looking for study participants who may qualify. You can call 802-847-9488 to find out more.
As the name suggests Mild Cognitive Impairment is milk memory loss, but it's not simply forgetting where you put your keys. MCI is characterized by forgetting episodes or events, like forgetting if you had lunch with a friend.
TOPICS: News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: alzheimers; memory; nicotine; pufflist
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To: chance33_98
So smoking a cigarette before a test might help you get a higher score?
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posted on
10/21/2003 2:19:49 PM PDT
by
E. Pluribus Unum
(Drug prohibition laws help fund terrorism.)
To: E. Pluribus Unum
Works for me.
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posted on
10/21/2003 2:20:15 PM PDT
by
chance33_98
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To: chance33_98
Have you noticed how former smokers seem to gain weight and become less interesting conversationalists and seem to experience more vague chronic pain?
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posted on
10/21/2003 2:20:19 PM PDT
by
RightWhale
(Repeal the Law of the Excluded Middle)
To: chance33_98
But studies have shown nicotine can improve memory
Smokers ARE smarter than non-smokers! They understand freedom and Citizens rights better too!
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posted on
10/21/2003 2:23:14 PM PDT
by
Roughneck
(9 out of 10 Terrorists prefer Democrats, the rest prefer Saddam Hussein)
To: RightWhale
So...you're a former smoker eh :)
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posted on
10/21/2003 2:23:51 PM PDT
by
chance33_98
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To: chance33_98
So a more radical headline would be "Cigarettes May Help Those Suffering Mild Cognitive Impairment". What will the liberals do if there is actually a benefit from cigarette smoking?
To: chance33_98
I understand smokers have about half the incidence of Alzheimers compared to nonsmokers.
To: chance33_98
Thanks for noticing :)
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posted on
10/21/2003 2:24:42 PM PDT
by
RightWhale
(Repeal the Law of the Excluded Middle)
To: CSM; Gabz; SheLion; Madame Dufarge
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posted on
10/21/2003 2:24:45 PM PDT
by
Conspiracy Guy
(Taglines are for the curious to read and the talented to write. Would someone write me one?)
To: Just another Joe
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posted on
10/21/2003 2:25:05 PM PDT
by
Conspiracy Guy
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To: RightWhale; Gabz; CSM; SheLion; Just another Joe
Smoking keeps my memory very detailed and acute. Just the other day I was saying.... uh...... well. If you had been there you'd have thought it was a hoot. What were we talking about.
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posted on
10/21/2003 2:28:10 PM PDT
by
Conspiracy Guy
(Taglines are for the curious to read and the talented to write. Would someone write me one?)
To: chance33_98
There's an article in the new Oct. 27 Fortune magazine about how anti-inflammatory drugs like aspirin and the statin variety of anti-cholesterol drugs may prevent Alzheimer's and other serious diseases like cancer and heart disease.
To: aristeides
Please provide a source for this. I am aware of nicotine improving memory but I have never seen any evidence for prevention of senility.
Ibuprofen on the other hand...
To: chance33_98
There is a reason liberals hate smoking - this is been added to my list.
To: Free_at_last_-2001
There is a reason liberals hate smoking - this is been added to my list.Sure. They want you to forget how much they taxed you.
To: dangerdoc
Nicotine Benefits:
In an article in The Times of London (9/7/93), Dr. James Le Fanu provided an examination of the research on smoking and its apparent protective effect for certain diseases. Dr. Le Fanu stated unequivocally: "Smokers have a 50 per cent reduced risk of developing Alzheimer's--and the more smoked the greater the protection." He also noted that emerging research points to a similar effect of smoking on Parkinson's disease.
To: aristeides
Is that because smokers die of cancer before they get/or show signs of Alzheimers?
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posted on
10/21/2003 2:52:12 PM PDT
by
CHATTAB
To: CHATTAB
To: aristeides
OK, thanks for the link!
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10/21/2003 2:54:55 PM PDT
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CHATTAB
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