Simple three-item screen offers efficient way to identify migraine in primary care.
It's a problem that is commonly overlooked by PCPs--despite the fact that migraine costs employers billions each year in absenteeism and lost productivity. Additionally, migraine sufferers often must deal with substantial pain and disability even though there are highly effective treatments available. Now, a new self-administered tool has been validated that can identify migraine with just three simple questions. Get the details.
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