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    Migraine with Aura Linked to Late-Life Brain Lesions

    Until recently, Migraine was considered to be an episodic disease with no long-term consequences or effects. In the last few years, however, we've seen reports of studies suggesting that Migraine may well be associated with changes in the brain and may be a progressive disease. (See Is Migraine a Progressive Brain Disease? and Yes, Migraines Can... Read moreChevron
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    Migraine and Headache Clinical Trials Update 6/29/09

    Are you interested in clinical trials of new Migraine medications?   Clinical trials of medications and other treatments for Migraines, headaches, and other conditions are conducted for a variety of reasons. They gather data to determine if medications and other treatments are effective, if they're safe, what potential side effects they may... Read moreChevron
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    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 moreChevron
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    Bringing it All Together – Can You Use FMLA and ADA at the same time?

    How do you work with Migraines? Migraine disease is recognized by the World Health Organization as one of top 20 most disabling conditions worldwide, and this is no surprise to any of us who have tried to function during a severe Migraine attack. It is possible to receive disability status if your Migraines are frequent and severe enough, and I... Read moreChevron
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    Dizziness, numbness, tingling - Migraine?

      Full Question:     I've just experienced what everyone (and doctor) is describing as a migraine. I've had 4 in 5 days. Immediate dizziness followed by numbness, tingling on my left side. But I've not had the severe headache everyone is referring to. Actually a slight headache a few days earlier but nothing while this is... Read moreChevron
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