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Perspectives on diseases and disorders : migraines / Mary E. Williams, book editor.

Williams, Mary E., 1960- (Added Author).

Summary:

Describes the painful headaches that occur when certain brain neurons are activated and how these incidents can be treated and prevented, and discusses controversies over conventional and alternative treatments.

Record details

ISBN: 9780737752540 (hardcover)
ISBN: 0737752548 (hardcover)
Physical Description: 142 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Edition: 1st ed.
Publisher: Detroit : Gale/Cengage Learning, [2011]
Copyright: ©2011

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Understanding migraines. Migraines : an overview / National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke -- Migraines are connected to sinus headaches, allergies, and asthma / Roger K. Cady -- Alcohol and cigarettes are associated with migraines in high schoolers / Obesity, Fitness & Wellness Week -- Migraine sufferers face stigma / Ellin Holohan -- Issues and controversies concerning migraines. New drugs may benefit migraine sufferers / Anne Godlasky -- New drugs are not always the best choice for migraine sufferers / Kerri Wachter -- Most migraine sufferers are dissatisfied with their medications / PR Newswire -- The outlook for migraine sufferers has greatly improved / Barb Berggoetz -- Traditional Chinese medicine offers effective therapies for migraine sufferers / Harry Hong -- The effectiveness of traditional Chinese medicine has not been proved / Stephen Barrett -- Natural remedies are effective against migraines / Hillari Dowdle -- Plastic surgery can ease migraines / Catherine Saint Louis -- Living with migraines. Facing a fear of needles to ease migraine pain / Gretchen Roberts -- A lifelong journey with migraines / "Nancy" -- A migraine sufferer's barometer is in her head / Richard Brookhiser -- Glossary -- Chronology -- Organizations to contact.