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Migraine headaches

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An in-depth report on the causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of migraine.

References

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• Review Date: 10/2/2006
• Reviewed By: Harvey Simon, M.D., Associate Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical School; Physician, Massachusetts General Hospital

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