NICOTINE THERAPY IN PATIENTS WITH ALZHEIMERS-DISEASE

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作者
BALDINGER, SL
SCHROEDER, DJ
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[1] University of California, San Francisco
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10.1177/106002809502900315
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R9 [药学];
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1007 ;
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Further studies are needed to determine the long-term effects nicotine may have in patients with Alzheimer's disease. In addition, one must consider the risks of using a chemical that is considered a health hazard to treat a patient with Alzheimer's disease. It would be beneficial to develop a compound similar to but less toxic than nicotine to study and possibly treat patients with Alzheimer's disease. Until alternatives are developed, a trial of nicotine administered transdermally may provide hope and a greater understanding of Alzheimer's disease.
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