by Dr Robbins | Jun 27, 2011 | Headache Drugs
In a recent randomized, double-blind crossover study out of the United Kingdom, the treatment of cluster headaches with high-flow oxygen vs. a placebo was evaluated. Between 2002 and 2007 a total of 76 patients completed the study by self administering canisters of...
by Dr Robbins | Jun 24, 2011 | Headache Drugs
An interesting study by Paul R. Martin and Colin MacLeod recently refuted the commonly given clinical advice that those suffering from chronic daily headaches should avoid known triggers of their headaches. Instead Martin and MacLeod assert that those with recurrent...
by Dr Robbins | Jun 23, 2011 | Headache Drugs
A group from the Universidade Metropolitana de Santos recently completed a study assessing the role of odors in triggering or worsening migraine headaches in men. Sensitivity to odors, known as osmophobia, is a well established symptom found in those suffering from...
by Dr Robbins | Jun 22, 2011 | Headache Drugs
Some patients fail on preventives, but abortive usually work well. Others do reasonably well on preventives but continue to have severe, prolonged migraines where nothing is helpful. There are many challenges in defining refractory headaches (as there are with...
by Dr Robbins | Jun 20, 2011 | Headache Drugs
The teenage years are stressful years. There’s so much to deal with, including pressure to be accepted, to do well in school and on ACT/SAT tests, and to get along with family. This current economy has put additional pressures on families which impacts teens as well....
