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Medical Studies/Trials News Occupational therapy is effective in improving independence in stroke patients
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=33044
Occupational therapy can improve the lives of patients who have suffered a stroke and lessen their chances of deteriorating or even dying, according to an international study published in the British Medical Journal Online.
Genetic differences point to ethnic and racial disparities in colorectal cancer risk
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=33022
Risk of developing colorectal cancer is known to differ across ethnic and racial groups, and now an analysis of 26 studies, involving over 25,000 participants shows that some of these disparities might be explained by distinct patterns of genetic inheritance.
How much and how often should you take your medicine?
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=33058
You have just been prescribed a new medication by your doctor and the container label says: "take one tablet by mouth twice daily for 7 days."
New minimally invasive procedure to treat tendonitis in the shoulder
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=33036
Ultrasound-guided non-surgical therapy significantly reduces pain from calcific tendonitis of the rotator cuff and restores mobility, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).
Novel imaging technique shows more gray matter in brains of autistic children
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=33042
Using a novel imaging technique to study autistic children, researchers have found increased gray matter in the brain areas that govern social processing and learning by observation.
America's mental health ranked
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=33051
Mental Health America has released its report, "Ranking America's Mental Health: An Analysis of Depression Across the States," a first-of-its-kind study examining state and national data for statistical associations between factors that govern access to mental health care and actual mental health outcomes, including suicide rates.
Transporters may help delay diabetes-related retinal damage
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=33061
Two transporters that deliver alternative energy sources to the eye may help delay retinal damage that can occur in diabetes, researchers say.
Monitoring of a common epilepsy drug during pregnancy reduces seizure risk
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=33037
Research at Emory University shows that monitoring the level of an epilepsy drug, called lamotrigine, in the blood helps reduce increased seizure activity and improve the overall health of pregnant women and their fetuses.
Study to look at effect of exercise and nutrition on muscle in old age
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=33038
Experts at The University of Nottingham are looking to recruit men of two specific age groups to help understand the effect of exercise and nutrition on muscle in old age.
Study finds high cost of caring for aging parent
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=33056
Caring for an aging parent or spouse is expensive -- averaging about $5,500 a year -- according to a new national study.
Hypertension may heighten effects of Alzheimer's disease
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=33024
Having hypertension, or high blood pressure, reduces blood flow in the brains of adults with Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).
High-trauma fractures in older men and women linked to osteoporosis
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=33025
High-Trauma Fractures in Older Men and Women Linked to Osteoporosis Researchers at the California Pacific Medical Center (CPMC) Research Institute are challenging a widely held belief that fractures resulting from major trauma, such as automobile accidents, are not related to osteoporosis, the common disease that makes bones weak and prone to fracture.
Stereo mammography improves cancer detection
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=33041
A new radiological diagnostic tool called stereo mammography allows clinicians to detect more lesions and could significantly reduce the number of women who are recalled for additional tests following routine screening mammography.
Potential early warning system for lung cancer identified
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=33047
The study, published in the journal Thorax, found that changes in the blood can be detected which signal the presence of lung cancer, and that these changes can be present years before outward symptoms become apparent.
Simple test improves accuracy of polygraph results
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=33052
In order to prevent false positive results in polygraph examinations, testing is set to err on the side of caution.
Discovery of link between moderate exercise and decreased inflammation of damaged skin tissue
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=33019
In recent years, researchers at the University of Illinois have uncovered a host of reasons for people to remain physically active as they age, ranging from better brain function to improved immune responses.
Live kidney donors report high satisfaction rates and minimal health problems
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=33032
Live kidney donors suffer minimal health problems and 90 per cent would strongly encourage other people to a become a donor if a partner or family member needed a transplant, according to a study of more than 300 people published in the December issue of the UK-based urology journal BJU International.
Study finds no real increase in obesity among adults; but levels still high
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=33010
After a quarter century of increases, obesity prevalence has not measurably increased in the past few years but levels are still high - at 34 percent of U.S. adults aged 20 and over, according to a new study released today by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Defensive medicine leads to overuse of CT scans
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=33014
Computed Tomography (CT) scans are an increasingly used X-ray-based tool for providing a three-dimensional view of a particular organ or tissue.
New drug, eltrombopag boosts platelets in hepatitis C patients
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=33016
It's not a cure, but this may be some of the best news patients infected with the hepatitis C virus (HCV) have heard in a long time: A new drug, eltrombopag, appears to be effective in boosting low platelet counts, one of the major reasons why patients can't endure antiviral treatments.
Drug monitoring reduces seizures in pregnant women with epilepsy
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=33017
A popular epilepsy drug taken by pregnant women with epilepsy because of its mild risk of birth defects has been linked to increased seizure activity in up to 75 percent of pregnancies.
Women have a poorer quality of life after a stroke than men
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=33064
A new University of Nottingham study has found that women have a poorer quality of life than men following a stroke.
Pneumococcal conjugate vaccines can improve the lives of HIV-infected children
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=33046
An international team of experts has published the first comprehensive review of evidence on pneumococcal conjugate vaccination (PCV) for children with HIV infection.
Tobacco-free states spend less on Medicaid
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=33008
America's Medicaid system could spend nearly $10 billion less within five years if all Medicaid beneficiaries who smoke, quit. A new study released today by the American Legacy Foundation found that effective smoking prevention and cessation programs could cut Medicaid costs by 5.6 percent.
Violence in the media a serious threat to public health
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=33004
According to a new study from the U.S., the violence depicted on television, in films and video games threatens the safety of the public because it increases the aggressive behavior of the viewers.
Recovering alcoholics who abstain from drinking are least likely to relapse
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32937
However, although abstinence is the most reliable form of recovery to help middle-age and older adults avoid alcohol abuse and dependence problems, the study found that sustained recovery might be more elusive for young people, regardless of whether they avoid all alcohol or simply restrict their consumption.
Physical barriers may be more effective than drugs to prevent pandemics
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32978
Physical barriers, such as regular handwashing and wearing masks, gloves and gowns may be more effective than drugs to prevent the spread of respiratory viruses like influenza and SARS, concludes a study published on bmj.com.
Uptake of pneumococcal conjugate vaccine among children in the 1998-2002 United States birth cohorts
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32979
Since its addition to the list of routine immunizations in 2000, one childhood vaccine has helped prevent some pneumococcal-related illness, including pneumonia and otitis media.
Cholinesterase inhibitors do not seem to delay Alzheimer disease
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32950
Researchers have examined the evidence in favour of giving people considered to be close to developing dementia the drugs that are most commonly used to treat the condition itself.
Study looks at progesterone for Alzheimer's
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32951
The first study on progesterone and Alzheimer's disease has found no clear preventive benefit for the widely prescribed hormone in an animal model.
Alcohol and tobacco use doesn't boost HPV-related cancer risk
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32948
Heavy smoking and drinking are known to cause head and neck cancer. Infection with human papillomavirus type 16 (HPV16), a common strain of the sexually-transmitted HPV virus, is another known risk factor for head and neck cancer, which affects about 500,000 people each year worldwide.
Positron emission tomography may improve lung cancer diagnosis
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32976
Tumor imaging with positron emission tomography (PET) may improve the diagnosis and subsequent treatment of lung cancer patients, according to a review published online November 27 in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.
Fear is stronger motivator to get fit than hope for those worrying about their bodies, says study
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32955
Fear of looking unattractive can be a stronger motivation for keeping people going to the gym than the hope of looking good, a study says.
Cryoablation for bone cancer tumors reduces pain, study shows
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32956
Cryoablation, a procedure most commonly associated with destroying kidney and prostate tumors by freezing them, has been shown to offer durable pain relief of cancer that has spread to bone.
Childhood obesity and the increasing burden of diabetes among young adults
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32969
Obesity is taking a hefty toll on the health of children and young adults, leaving more Americans facing the burden of a lifetime of diabetes care and management.
Certain infusion therapy after heart attack does not appear to be beneficial, may cause harm
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32944
Infusion of a combination therapy consisting of glucose, insulin, and potassium, which was thought could be a beneficial treatment immediately following a heart attack, may increase the risk of heart failure and death in the first 3 days for patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI; a certain pattern on an electrocardiogram following a heart attack), according to a study in the November 28 issue of JAMA: The Journal of the American Medical Association.
Depressed, older adults with diabetes live longer when they are treated for depression
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32989
The depression study, which followed primary care patients in the New York City, Philadelphia and Pittsburgh areas for five years, also showed that treating depression reduced mortality more for those who had diabetes than for those who did not.
Effect of periodontal diseases on medical and dental costs
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32990
A new study in the November issue of the Journal of Periodontology (JOP) found that prevention of periodontal diseases may lead to savings on not only dental costs, but also medical care costs.
High-trauma fractures in older adults linked to osteoporosis, increased risk of another fracture
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32958
Contrary to a widely held assumption, high-trauma nonspine fractures in older women and men, such as from a car crash, are associated with low bone mineral density and an increased risk of a subsequent fracture, according to a study in the November 28 issue of JAMA.
Alcohol may promote scarring and airway injury after transplantation
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32938
A recent study using an animal model of lung transplants shows that chronic alcohol consumption by the donor promotes scarring and airway injury after transplantation.
Atrial fibrillation screening can identify irregular heartbeat that leads to stroke
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32940
A simple screening can identify atrial fibrillation, such as that discovered yesterday in Vice-President Dick Cheney, and can do so even if the person is unaware of the presence of this irregular heart rhythm.
Insulin regulates the secretion of the antiaging hormome Klotho
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32963
Dr. Carmela Abraham, a professor of biochemistry and medicine at Boston University School of Medicine (BUSM), reports this week in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences new findings on Klotho, an anti-aging gene that is associated with life span extension in rodents and humans.
Clinical trials and medical care: Defining the therapeutic misconception
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32966
Some research participants do not appreciate important differences between medical research and treatment, says a team of researchers in a policy paper in this week's PLoS Medicine.
MIT radar technology fights breast cancer
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32967
Treating breast cancer with a type of heat therapy derived from MIT radar research can significantly increase the effectiveness of chemotherapy, according to results from the fourth clinical trial of the technique reported online Nov. 25 in the journal Cancer Therapy.
Two phase II clinical trials commence for NeuroDiscovery
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32934
NeuroDiscovery Ltd, an Australian neurology-focused research and development company, has announced that two Phase II clinical trials of NSL-101 have commenced.
Special scans reveal the deadly effects of second hand smoke
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32925
Any doubts harboured about the damage second hand smoke can inflict on the health may be resolved in the minds of skeptics by the results of a new study.
Experimental gene therapy trial for arthritis allowed to resume
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32919
Trials in the U.S. of a controversial and experimental gene therapy have been given the green light to resume following the tragic death of a volunteer in July.
Low levels of "good" cholesterol make it difficult to recover from stroke
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32897
People are at an increased risk of memory problems and greater disability after stroke if they have low levels of "good” cholesterol and high levels of homocysteine, an amino acid acquired mostly from eating meat.
Secondhand smoke does damage lungs
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32909
It's not a smoking gun, but it's smoking-related, and it's there in bright medical images: evidence of microscopic structural damage deep in the lungs, caused by secondhand cigarette smoke.
Wildfires and PTSD-related psychological distress
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32917
While the wildfires that destroyed more than 2,000 homes in southern California have been almost completely contained, the emotional effects of the devastation will linger for months or even years to come.
Omega-3 fatty acids protect the brain against Parkinson's disease
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32899
Omega-3 fatty acids protect the brain against Parkinson's disease, according to a study by Université Laval researchers published in the online edition of the FASEB Journal, the journal of the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology.
Nicotine patches can enhance cognitive function among newly recovering alcoholics with a history of smoking
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32896
Detoxified alcoholics in the early stages of recovery tend to have impaired cognitive functioning.
Study of Mexican Americans shows that polymorphisms of the CYP2E1 gene enhance susceptibility to alcoholism
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32892
Mexican Americans make up 66 percent of the U.S. Hispanic population and, when compared to other ethnic groups, show high rates of heavy drinking and alcohol-related problems.
More evidence that biological factors play a significant role in the development of sexual orientation
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32886
A study of men in Ontario, Canada provides a new twist on the connection between sexual/relational orientation and right or left-handedness.
Communication key to tackling cardiovascular disease
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32889
Despite the increasing evidence that managing high cholesterol reduces cardiovascular events, many people do not achieve recommended lipid levels.
Sex roles
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32910
Silence may be more golden for women, suggests a new study at Green Mountain College in Poultney, Vermont, which found that couples were judged to be less likeable when the woman was more verbally assertive.
Transcranial magnetic stimulation effective in treating major depression
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32914
Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and other study sites have found that transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) - a non-invasive technique that excites neurons in the brain via magnetic pulses passed through the scalp - is a safe and effective, non-drug treatment with minimal side effects for patients with major depression who have tried other treatment options without benefit.
Problematic drinking and alcohol dependence linked to high number of sex partners
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32869
Previous studies have linked heavy drinking and conduct disorder to high-risk sexual behaviors that can, in turn, lead to unintended pregnancies, infection, and damage to reproductive health.
Gender and friendship influences adolescent alcohol use
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32870
Adolescents who drink alcohol, smoke and/or use drugs tend to have peers who do the same.
Brain pattern associated with genetic risk of obsessive compulsive disorder
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32872
Cambridge researchers have discovered that individuals with obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) and their close family members have distinctive patterns in their brain structure.
Computed tomography angiography accurate in detecting coronary artery disease
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32875
Computed tomography (CT) angiography is as accurate as an invasive angiogram in detecting coronary artery disease, according to the findings of the first two prospective multicenter 64-slice scanner trials presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).
Ozone response greater with increasing BMI
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32900
A new study provides the first evidence that people with higher body mass index (BMI) may have a greater response to ozone than leaner people.
Patient knowledge of heart risk profile may help improve cholesterol management
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32902
Patients who discuss their coronary risk profiles with their physicians may respond better to treatment for cholesterol disorders, according to a report in the November 26 issue of Archives of Internal Medicine.
Being overweight bad for bone health
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32912
Being overweight is a known risk factor for heart disease, diabetes and a host of other health conditions.
Living donors may be best source of insulin-producing islets for diabetes treatment
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32891
According to a new study in Clinical Transplantation, obtaining islet cells (clusters of pancreatic cells that create insulin) from living donors may be a solution to the shortage of islets available for transplantation.
Acute renal failure after non-cardiac operations
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32864
Patients undergoing major, non-cardiac surgery have a one percent risk of developing kidney failure, and those who do have kidney damage are at increased risk of death within a month after their operation.
Non-Caucasians at higher risk for severe metastatic breast cancer pain
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32862
A new study finds significant racial differences in the risk of pain related to metastatic breast cancer.
Major clinical trial of osteoporosis screening begins
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32860
Researchers are looking for local women in the Weston/North Somerset area over the age of 70 to take part in the second phase of a major clinical trial to find out if screening older women for osteoporosis can help to reduce the numbers who suffer bone fractures.
Pain relief from cannabis depends on how much you smoke
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32855
A study by American researchers suggests that smoking a moderate amount of cannabis (marijuana) may relieve pain but smoking high doses may increase pain.
Alcohol and second-hand smoke a deadly combo
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32852
According to a new study the combination of alcohol and second-hand smoke can cause damage to the heart.
People with rare type of memory loss still sensitive to others, study shows
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32845
People with a devastating brain injury that has wiped out many of their personal memories may still be able to understand other people's feelings and intentions, according to a joint study by the Rotman Research Institute at the Baycrest Centre for Aging and the Brain, and York University's Department of Psychology, Faculty of Health.
Hundreds of strokes avoidable, says study
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32838
Hundreds of strokes could be prevented each year if patients suffering 'mini strokes', known as transient ischaemic attacks or TIAs, were assessed sooner by specialist clinicians.
Higher ozone levels linked to greater heart risk associated with high temperatures
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32844
Ozone may prove the key to the link between high temperature and the increased risk of death from heart disease or stroke, suggests research published ahead of print in Occupational and Environmental Medicine .
Non-smokers the big winners when it comes to smoking bans
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32827
American scientists have found that heart attacks decreased after a smoking ban was imposed but this only applied to non-smokers.
Lung transplants for cystic fibrosis may not be such a good option
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32826
Researchers in the United States say lung transplants do little to improve the outcomes for children with severe cystic fibrosis (CF) and often increases their risk of dying.
Colour blindness in cricket can be managed, study shows
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32823
Cricketers batting without a sight screen or fielding in the out-field are likely to be most disadvantaged by their colour blindness, a new study has found.
Pregabalin decreases pain, speeds movement in knee replacement patients
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32781
The drug pregabalin administered before and after knee replacement surgery, significantly decreased patient pain while increasing and expediting mobility after surgery, according to a study by Asokumar Buvanendran, MD, director of Orthopedic Anesthesia and associate professor of Anesthesiology at Rush University Medical Center, Chicago.
Naturally occurring brain chemical acetylcholine enhances visual processing
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32804
Neuroscientists at New York University have found that a naturally occurring chemical in the brain can enhance visual processing and suggest that this chemical may represent part of the biological basis of visual attention.
Indomethacin a common drug for stopping preterm labor may be harmful for babies
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32787
A drug commonly used to halt premature labor may be associated with brain damage and intestinal issues in premature babies, according to a new analysis of studies on the issue publishedthis monthin American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Potential link between congenital heart anomaly and migraines
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32818
Interventional cardiologists at Rush University Medical Centerare investigating whether a heart procedure may be the key to relieving migraines in patients with severe headaches.
Transcranial magnetic stimulation for depression
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32819
For the first time in a large-scale study, transcranial magnetic stimulation has been shown to be an effective, non-drug treatment for major depression.
Study looks at effects of smoking and breathing second-hand smoke along with drinking
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32786
Tobacco smoke-filled air is bad for cardiovascular health, and drinking alcohol at the same time only makes it worse, according to researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB).
Moderate, long-term pain medication use does not impair a person's ability to drive safely
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32791
Moderate, long-term pain medication use does not impair a person's ability to drive safely, according to a study by Dr. Asokumar Buvanendran, associate professor, Department of Anesthesiology at Rush University Medical Center, Chicago.
Scientists identify key nerve navigation pathway
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32811
Newly launched nerve cells in a growing embryo must chart their course to distant destinations, and many of the means they use to navigate have yet to surface.
Lenalidomide - dexamethasone combination effective against multiple myeloma
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32792
Pairing a new thalidomide derivative with a steroid slows progress of multiple myeloma, an incurable bone marrow cancer, and prolongs the lives of patients who have relapsed from previous treatment, researchers report in the Nov. 22 New England Journal of Medicine.
There is a new twist on the question of how biological clocks work
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32784
In recent years, scientists have discovered that biological clocks help organize a dizzying array of biochemical processes in the body. Despite a number of hypotheses, exactly how the microscopic pacemakers in every cell in the body exert such a widespread influence has remained a mystery.
Carbon monoxide counteracts one side-effect of an anti-cancer drug
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32785
Doxorubicin (DOX) is a red-colored anticancer drug that carries serious side effects for the heart, including cardiac muscle deterioration (cardiomyopathy) and scar tissue accumulation in the heart (fibrosis).
New study finds blood-spinal cord barrier compromised in mice with ALS
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32803
The blood-spinal cord barrier is functionally impaired in areas of motor neuron damage in mice modeling amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), report researchers at the University of South Florida Center for Aging and Brain Repair.
Oral drug sets a new survival standard for bone marrow cancer
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32805
Findings from two large, international clinical trials show "unprecedented" survival for patients with multiple myeloma, a blood cancer that occurs in the blood-making cells of bone marrow.
Pediatric pediatric pulmonary expert comments on study of lung transplants for cystic fibrosis
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32806
Commenting on a study of lung transplantation for children with cystic fibrosis, a leading pediatric pulmonologist calls the study "startling” in an editorial in this week's New England Journal of Medicine that accompanies the study.
Study looks at rural and urban cancer patients in terms of late-stage presentation
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32769
Rural patients are often assumed to be the top truants in American medicine, not seeking medical attention until a condition is more advanced and less treatable.
Study finds most people dissatisfied with their bodies
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32752
Most normal-weight women -- almost 90 percent in a Cornell study of 310 college students -- yearn to be thinner.
Whole-body positron emission tomography can reassure cervical cancer patients
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32760
Whole-body PET (positron emission tomography) scans done three months after completion of cervical cancer therapy can ensure that patients are disease-free or warn that further interventions are needed, according to a study at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.
Sports reduces risk of blood clots
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32765
According to a new study published in Journal of Thrombosis and Haemostasis, regular participation in sports reduces the risk of developing blood clots by 39 percent in women and 22 percent in men.
Binge drinking by adolescents increases long-term risk for heart disease
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32738
New research into lifelong alcohol consumption reveals that heavy binge drinking by adolescents and young adults is associated with increased long-term risk for heart disease, high blood pressure, type 2 diabetes, and other metabolic disorders.
Bortezomib pushes cancer cells into overdrive, so that they self-destruct
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32739
University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers have discovered that bortezomib, a promising cancer drug, is able to strike a blow against melanoma tumor cells by revving up the action of a cancer-promoting gene.
Skin injuries to patients can be avoided when radiation dose is monitored
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32773
Maximum radiation skin dose during coronary angioplasty can be accurately determined by monitoring the total entrance skin radiation dose as the patient is being examined and dividing that number in half according to a recent study conducted by researchers at Tohoku University in Sendai, Japan.
Migraine sufferers found to have brain differences
http://www.news-medical.net/?id=32716
According to new research from the U.S., migraine sufferers have structural differences in the part of the brain that deals with pain.

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