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Researchers from University Hospital detail findings in patents
February 14th, 2007
Research findings, "Patent foramen ovale and migraine," are discussed in a new report. According to recent research published in the journal Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions, "Migraine is a common neurological disorder with a great impact on the quality of life and social activities. The patent foramen ovale (PFO) is an intra-atrial right-to-left shunt with a prevalence of 25% in the general population." "An increased prevalence is found in patients with migraine, especially in migraine with aura. Percutaneous PFO closure might decrease the prevalence of migraine. However, most of these observational studies were retrospective without a randomized...
Source: Medical Patent Law Weekly (2007-02-14)
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