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3D-Neuronavigation In Vivo Through a Patient's Brain During a Spontaneous Migraine Headache
Published on: June 2, 2014
[Mnemonic complaints and chronic migraine]
S Santos-Lasaosa1, A Viloria-Alebesque, C Morandeira-Rivas
1Hospital Clinico Universitario Lozano Blesa, 50009 Zaragoza, Espana. ssantosl@yahoo.com
Revista De Neurologia
|July 26, 2013
Summary
Chronic migraine patients show reduced memory capacity and cognitive performance in tests like MoCA and M@T. This cognitive decline impacts their quality of life.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Cognitive Science
Context:
- Chronic migraine significantly impacts patients' quality of life, often linked to reported cognitive deficits.
- Understanding the specific cognitive domains affected is crucial for targeted interventions.
Purpose:
- To investigate alterations in mnemonic capacity among individuals with chronic migraine.
- To compare cognitive performance in chronic migraine patients versus healthy controls.
Summary:
- A cross-sectional study compared 30 chronic migraine patients with 30 healthy controls using cognitive tests (MMSE, M@T, MoCA, working memory).
- Chronic migraine patients exhibited significantly lower scores in MoCA, M@T, and working memory tests.
- No significant differences were observed in the MMSE scores between the groups.
Impact:
- Chronic migraine is associated with impaired cognitive functions, particularly memory and working memory.
- These findings suggest that chronic migraine itself, akin to other chronic pain conditions, contributes to cognitive decline.
- Highlights the need for further research into managing cognitive deficits in chronic migraine management.
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