Nicotine And Memory Loss-testing nicotine patch-may help those suffering Mild Cognitive Impairment

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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.

[Grit]

Have you noticed how former non smokers become less interesting conversationalists

Yes. :)

[brewcrew]

But studies have shown nicotine can improve memory,

Cool.

Now where did I put my smokes again?

[RightWhale]

where did I put my smokes again?

Rolled up in shirtsleeve? Behind ear? Hanging unlit from mouth? Got a light?

[brewcrew]

Rolled up in shirtsleeve? Behind ear? Hanging unlit from mouth? Got a light?

Nope, checked all those places. Gol dangit, anyhow.

What were we talking about?

[SheLion]

Puff and Ping and Bump!

[polemikos]

may help those suffering Mild Cognitive Impairment

So, should this be prescribed for liberals?
We could tell them its a birth control patch ;-)

[3catsanadog]

Now where did I put my smokes again?

#@%##$!! Where's my #%@@$@$!% lighter?

[mlmr]

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.


I remember having lunch with a friend, but could not tell you when it happened. But I have been like this all my life.

[CSM]

"And he is using an unlikely weapon ... nicotine patches originally designed to deliver nicotine to smokers trying to quit."

I thought the quit smoking market was an afterthought to just this type of development and application.

[Just another Joe]

I had a thought last night.
Why is it that when nicotine is delivered via a patch it's 'medicine' but when delivered by a cigarette it's 'drugs'?

[Judith Anne]

Those patches are more expensive than even a pack of cigarettes. That's why they're called drugs. ;-D

[CSM]

Because the money goes to a drug company instead of a tobacco (drug dealing) company! There, did that clear that up? ;-)