The effects of nicotine are seen in every trimester of pregnancy, from increased spontaneous
abortions in the first trimester, to increased premature delivery rates and decreased birth …

OBJECTIVE: To review evidence for the neurodevelopmental effects of in utero exposure to
nicotine. Concerns about long-term cognitive and behavioral effects of prenatal exposure to …

While the health risks associated with adult cigarette smoking have been well described,
effects of nicotine exposure during periods of developmental vulnerability are often …

Cigarette smoking during pregnancy is the single largest modifiable risk for pregnancy-
related morbidity and mortality in the US. Addiction to nicotine prevents many pregnant …

Prenatal exposure to tobacco smoke is a major risk factor for the newborn, increasing
morbidity and even mortality in the neonatal period but also beyond. As nicotine addiction is …

Multiple studies have demonstrated an association between cigarette smoking and
increased anxiety symptoms or disorders, with early life exposures potentially predisposing …

A growing body of evidence indicates that neuronal nicotinic acetylcholine receptors
(nAChRs), in addition to promoting fast cholinergic transmission, may modulate other …

Cannabis remains one of the world's most widely used substance of abuse amongst
pregnant women. Trends of the last 50 years show an increase in popularity in child-bearing …

Introduction 3. Epidemiological studies of smoking and Alzheimer's or Parkinson's disease
4. Expression and function of nicotinic acetylcholine receptors in Parkinson's disease …

Activation of neuronal nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs) has been shown to
maintain cognitive function following aging or the development of dementia. Nicotine and …