Total exacerbations included exacerbations of any severity (inpatient, emergency room, ambulatory by qualifying diagnosis, or ambulatory supported by drug therapy).
The increased frequency of individuals who qualified for diagnosis was likely attributable to the extension of headache duration from 30 min to 4 h.
The increased frequency of individuals who qualified for diagnosis of sleep apnoea headache is certainly of clinical significance when considering the marked response to CPAP therapy.
Brody wrote in a 12-page opinion: "I am primarily concerned that not all retired NFL football players who ultimately receive a qualifying diagnosis or their (families)... will be paid".
"Even if only 10percentt of retired NFL football players eventually receive a qualifying diagnosis, it is difficult to see how the monetary award fund would have the funds available over its lifespan to pay all claimants at these significant award levels".
"I am primarily concerned that not all Retired NFL Football Players who ultimately receive a Qualifying Diagnosis or their related claimants will be paid," she wrote in an order rejecting the settlement agreement.The main problem is the strict financial cap on the settlement.
More than one qualifying diagnosis for inclusion was found in 31 (22%) of the children.
