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Nicotine Patch May Improve Attention in Age-Associated Memory Impairment

Dec. 9, 2003 — Transdermal nicotine may improve cognitive performance in patients with age-associated memory impairment (AAMI), according to the results of a preliminary, double-blind, ...
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Long-Term Efficacy of Methylphenidate in Enhancing Attention Regulation, Social Skills, and Academic Abilities of Childhood Cancer Survivors

Methylphenidate (MPH) ameliorates attention problems experienced by some cancer survivors in the short term, but its long-term efficacy is unproven. This study investigates the long-term effectiveness ...
Nature

NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL CORRELATES OF A CONTINUOUS PERFORMANCE TASK IN ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER (ADD)

Automated continuous performance tests(CPT) are gaining popularity as aids to the diagnosis of ADD. We administered a commercially available visual CPT to 40 children who met the DSM-III criteria for ...
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Changes in Attentional Performance of Children and Young Adults With Localized Primary Brain Tumors After Conformal Radiation Therapy

Late-Occurring Stroke Among Long-Term Survivors of Childhood Leukemia and Brain Tumors: A Report From the Childhood Cancer Survivor Study We prospectively evaluated 120 patients with primary brain ...