by Dr Robbins | Aug 19, 2011 | Headache Drugs
A study in the journal Nature Genetics recently linked three genes to migraine headaches. The gene TRPM8 which is involved in sensitivity to cold and pain, LRP1 which plays a role in the transmission of signals between neurons, and PRDM16 which helps determine whether...
by Dr Robbins | Aug 18, 2011 | Headache Drugs
Nearly everyone experiences headaches from time to time, but it is often difficult to tell when a headache is serious enough to require medical attention. Occasional headaches can be normal, but some headaches can be indicators of more serious health problems which...
by Dr Robbins | Aug 16, 2011 | Headache Drugs
The common congenital heart defect, patent foramen ovale (PFO) has recently been linked to increased rates of migraine with aura in pediatric patients. A study slated for publication in the Journal of Pediatrics found that 50% of children who experience migraine with...
by Dr Robbins | Aug 15, 2011 | Sports Injury
A recent study pending publication in the journal Neurosurgery found that student athletes who experienced two or more concussions may experience early symptoms of post-concussion syndrome. For the study, 260 high school athletes with one previous concussion, 105 high...
by Dr Robbins | Aug 12, 2011 | Headache Drugs
A recent study published in the journal Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery found that facial surgery can be used to provide long term relief from migraines. For the study 69 patients were examined over a five-year follow-up study with 88% experiencing an improvement...
