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PFO: A hole in the heart affecting Migraine?
A major topic of discussion today is that of PFO, 'the hole in the heart' that may contribute to Migraines. Migraineurs are asking their doctors to test them for PFO. Many with PFO want to have it repaired . However, the closure procedure is not being performed on the basis of Migraine disease because it has not yet been proven effective. Trials are underway for more study of PFO and Migraine.
Aetna Introduces Migraine Management Program
Aetna has introduced a Migraine management program to educate patients and ask patients and doctors to work together for better Migraine management. There is some doubt that this is an appropriate role for an insurance company. Is there a conflict of interest or will the program prove to be successful?
National Headache Awareness Week 2005
The National Headache Foundation (NHF) has declared June 5-11, 2005, as National Headache Awareness Week (NHAW) in an effort to educate the public about the impact and severity of Migraine disease, and support America's 32 million Migraine sufferers. This year’s theme is "Stop Migraines Before They Stop You."
CNN Headline News Prime News Tonight Transcript
Transcript of a CNN Headline News Prime News Tonight broadcast with writer and patient advocate Teri Robert.
What Is Abdominal Migraine?
Abdominal Migraine is a form of Migraine seen mainly in children. It's most common in children ages five- to nine-years-old, but can occur in adults as well. Abdominal Migraine consists primarily of abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. Let's take a look at abdominal Migraine.
What Is "Alice In Wonderland" Syndrome?
Imagine: You're hallucinating, and you know it. Time is messed up. First it seems slowed, then it seems to be speeding up. Even more noticeably, when you look at your body, it seems to be morphing. You're getting smaller. Minutes later, you're growing larger and larger. That's a description of "Alice in Wonderland" syndrome.
Quiz: Do you know the truth about Migraine?
Do you know the truth about Migraine? Take this short quiz to see if you know the truth about Migraine disease or if you still believe the common misconceptions.
National Menstrual Migraine Coalition Formed
The National Headache Foundation (NHF) has announced the formation of the National Menstrual Migraine Coalition to raise awareness of a distinct, but little known Migraine condition, estimated to affect nearly 13 million women in the U.S. Menstrual Migraines are often severe, long-duration Migraines that have a higher probability of recurrence than other Migraines.
Migraine and Stroke Risk: The Study Results
Migraine and Stroke Risk: The Study Results. Researchers correlated the results of 14 studies on Migraine and stroke, concluding that the risk of stroke is doubled in Migraineurs and multiplied by eight when Migraineurs take the pill.
The Migraine Aura
The Migraine Aura: What it is and how it manifests.
Migraine - What IS It?
Migraine is actually a genetically-based disease. A headache is only a symptom of that disease.
What Is Basilar-Type Migraine?
If you've heard of this form of Migraine before, you've probably heard or seen it called Basilar Artery Migraine (BAM). A Basilar-Type Migraine is a Migraine that has aura symptoms originating from the brainstem and/or affecting both hemispheres of the brain at the same time, but with no motor weakness. It's frightening, and caution is needed in diagnosis and medications, but it's not as dangerous as it is frightening.
What Is Hemiplegic Migraine?
To understand Hemiplegic Migraine, we have to understand that Migraine attacks are episodic manifestations of a genetic neurological disease. Migraine can present in a variety of ways. Hemiplegic Migraine is a rare form of Migraine, made more confusing by there being two variations: Familial Hemiplegic Migraine (FHM) and Sporadic Hemiplegic Migraine (SHM).