Methods of diagnosing and treating migraine

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8163270
APP PUB NO 20090318374A1
SERIAL NO

12298254

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The present invention provides methods of diagnosing migraine attacks and determining predisposition of an individual to the development of migraine based on sodium level in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and/or brain extracellular fluid. The invention also provides methods of treating migraine, wherein the individual is selected for treatment based in the individual's sodium level in the CSF and/or brain extracellular fluid. The CSF sodium level may be based on the sodium concentration in the saliva.

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HUNTINGTON MEDICAL RESEARCH INSTITUTES734 FAIRMOUNT AVENUE PASADENA CA 91105

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Fonteh, Alfred N Quartz Hill, US 6 2
Harrington, Michael G La Canada, US 16 87

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