Nicotine drug ‘may slow dementia Nicotine-based drugs may help delay the moment a person with dementia has to enter a care home, say researchers. Nicotine has toxic effects, and carries a strong risk of addiction, but scientists have shown it can also boost learning, memory and attention. The effect is small, but it may help [...]
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Posted in Medicine, tagged Medicine on July 14, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
