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posted 06/24/2009, comment (1)

Breaking News: MRF Research Study Published in JAMA

The results of a study by Ann Scher, PhD, a Migraine Research Foundation 2007 research grant winner, have been published in the June 24 issue of JAMA, the international peer-reviewed journal of the American Medical Association. Dr. Scher, of the Uniformed Services University in Bethesda, MD, headed the team which examined the relationship... Read more Chevron

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posted 10/06/2008, comments (0)

What are the effects on the brain when a patient has migraine disease?

Full Question: What are the effects on the brain when a patient has migraine disease? Disha. Answer: Dear Disha; The truth is that we aren't quite sure of the long-term effects, but more is being learned. Here are two articles that explain what we know so far: Is Migraine a Progressive Brain Disease? Yes,... Read more Chevron

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posted 09/02/2008, comments (7)

Yes, Migraines Can Cause Brain Damage

The importance of preventing Migraines has never been more clear. Study results are again indicating that Migraineurs who experience frequent Migraine attacks and / or have a long history of Migraines are at increased risk of "silent brain damage," brain damage that (so far) does not seem to cause any symptoms. This... Read more Chevron

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posted 03/02/2008, comments (0)

3/3/08 #7 - Can chronic migraines cause damage?

Full Question:My 16 year old daughter has had migraines with auras for over 2 years. They have gotten progressively worse and have become transformed, chronic migraines. She recently had a daily headache which lasted 6 months that was stopped by IV medicines in the hospital. She is on preventatives of Topamax, Migravent, and Sansert. She has... Read more Chevron

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