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I hear from patients that they have concerns that statins (cholesterol lowering medication like Lipitor, Zocor, etc…) can cause memory loss and that they have read this in the paper. This question has been raised at times and the information is mixed. On one hand, as a strong medication to prevent stroke, it is thought …
Headaches are among the most common maladies in humans, with 10% of Americans having migraine headaches, and it is among the top 20 disabling conditions worldwide. To assist in treatment and diagnosis of headache, the AMERICAN HEADACHE ASSOCIATION has issued a list of 5 items to consider in the evaluation and treatment of headaches: These …