In the news lately there has been a great deal of attention paid to the proposed changes in the new Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) for autism. Specifically, the term Asperger's disorder is being considered obsolete and may be included under the umbrella term of autism spectrum disorders, causing a bit of an uproar in the Asperger's community.
The new DSM is published by the American Psychiatric Association (APA). The last revision was in 1994 and, since that time, there has been a...
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Sometimes, it seems that those of us with Migraines and headaches just can't win. Looking at this form of headache can be one of those times. The... Read more »
Classic Migraine is an older term for Migraine with aura. You can read more about Migraine with aura in: Anatomy of a Migraine Migraine with Aura... Read more »
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Migraine headaches are repeated or recurrent headaches, often accompanied by other symptoms. Most people with migraines do not have any warning... Read more »
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