New research indicates that nicotine-based drugs may help delay the time that people with dementia enter nursing homes.
Researchers at the King's College London said a new study on mice was able to demonstrate positive effects. They found mice given nicotine were able to carry out specified tasks although they were distracted at the same time.
Alzheimer’s disease - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Stages, Types, Prevention, Prognosis & Treatment
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disease affecting memory and thinking and making the person increasingly dependent on others.
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disease affecting memory and thinking and making the person increasingly dependent on others.
"Nicotine, like many other drugs, has multiple effects, some of which are harmful, whereas others may be beneficial," said lead researcher Professor Ian Stolerman. "It may be possible for medicinal chemists to devise compounds that provide some of the beneficial effects of nicotine while cutting out the toxic effects."
The study is due to be presented at the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies conference in Geneva.
Dyslexia - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Dyslexia is a reading disability that occurs when the brain does not properly recognize and process certain symbols.
Dyslexia is a reading disability that occurs when the brain does not properly recognize and process certain symbols.
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Early Alzheimer's Diagnosis, Treatment Possible: Study
Canadian scientists have unearthed clear evidence that increases in the size of the ventricles, fluid-filled cavities in the brain, are directly linked with cognitive impairment and
Canadian scientists have unearthed clear evidence that increases in the size of the ventricles, fluid-filled cavities in the brain, are directly linked with cognitive impairment and
Plant Molecules Could Reduce Intensity of Alzheimer's Disease
Researchers at the University of South Florida and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center have found that two molecules - luteolin and diosmin - found in some plants may have a beneficial effect
Researchers at the University of South Florida and Cedars-Sinai Medical Center have found that two molecules - luteolin and diosmin - found in some plants may have a beneficial effect
