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 Cause Brain Damage.
A new study funded**, in part, by the Migraine Research Foundation and published in JAMA confirms some earlier findings....
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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