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Patching up memory with nicotine

Expert Reactions  |  Published: 10 January 201210 January 2012

Nicotine may help improve mild memory loss in older adults, according to a new study – but experts are stressing […]

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NZ Herald: “Rollies’ more addictive, study shows

In the News  |  Published: 13 January 2011

Martin Johnston writes in the New Zealand Herald about research from Victoria University suggesting that roll-your-own cigarettes (rollies) might be […]

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The Press: Smoking ‘doubles depression risk’

In the News  |  Published: 02 June 2010

Rebecca Todd writes in The Press about recent research from the University of Otago showing that smoking doubled a person’s […]

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NZ Herald: Smokers back new tobacco pouch to help quit the habit

In the News  |  Published: 18 March 2010

Martin Johnston writes in the New Zealand Herald that smokers are finding a pouch-based quitting system helpful, according to New […]

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TVNZ/NZPA: New products offer hope to smokers

In the News  |  Published: 17 March 2010

University of Otago researchers have approved two nicotine replacement therapies not commonly available at present. They also aim to research […]

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