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Presented by NINDS, in cooperation with the American Academy of Neurology, American Headache Society, and National Headache Foundation. Jointly sponsored by Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University and SynerMed Communications.
To convey the most recent findings on migraine, NINDS hosted a conference on June 8-9, 2000, in Bethesda, Maryland. Migraine is one of the most common, and most painful of the chronic pain disorders. Its impact extends beyond the personal burden of those who suffer from migraine attacks, and impacts the national economy through an increased use of medical resources and decreased work productivity. A panel of experts discussed what is currently known about the causes of migraine, its unusual neurobiological mechanisms, and its treatment and prevention. The clinical characteristics and treatment of cluster headache were also presented. Discussion topics of the workshop included:
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Last updated February 09, 2005