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Migraine linked to gene mutation

Migraine is a disabling disorder characterized by severe headache often accompanied by nausea, vomiting and light sensitivity. Although it is relatively common and believed to have a genetic component, little is known about its underlying causes. Current migraine treatments may offer relief to some patients, but according to Louis J. Ptáček (University of California SanContinueContinue reading “Migraine linked to gene mutation”

PFO closure for migraines remains an open question

Though greatly anticipated, results of the MIST (Migraine Intervention with STARFlex Technology) trial, presented during the Innovation in Intervention Summit at the annual meeting of the American College of Cardiology in March 2006, failed to prove the benefits of patent foramen ovale (PFO) closure in migraine prevention. The MIST results add to the body ofContinueContinue reading “PFO closure for migraines remains an open question”