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The Journal of Headache and Pain
Published in: The Journal of Headache and Pain 1/2013

Open Access 01-02-2013 | Poster presentation

Migraine in the elderly: clinical characteristics in a series of 71 cases

Authors: S Herrero, AL Guerrero, M Ruiz, MI Pedraza, P Mulero, J Barón, I Irene, C De la Cruz, ML Peñas

Published in: The Journal of Headache and Pain | Special Issue 1/2013

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Though headache prevalence drops markedly in the elderly, this causes a significant burden on the quality of life of this population. However, few studies have investigated primary headaches at this age range. …
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Metadata
Title
Migraine in the elderly: clinical characteristics in a series of 71 cases
Authors
S Herrero
AL Guerrero
M Ruiz
MI Pedraza
P Mulero
J Barón
I Irene
C De la Cruz
ML Peñas
Publication date
01-02-2013
Publisher
Springer Milan
Published in
The Journal of Headache and Pain / Issue Special Issue 1/2013
Print ISSN: 1129-2369
Electronic ISSN: 1129-2377
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/1129-2377-14-S1-P152

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