by Dr Robbins | Mar 4, 2010 | Headache Drugs
Migraine is a common and disabling brain disorder with a strong inherited component. Because patients with migraine have severe and disabling attacks usually of headache with other symptoms of sensory disturbance (eg, light and sound sensitivity), medical treatment...
by Dr Robbins | Mar 3, 2010 | Uncategorized
A study conducted by The University of Helsinki, Finnish Institute of Occupational Health and University College London, examined whether work stress, as indicated by the effort-reward imbalance models, predicts onset of newly diagnosed migraine in a cohort of female...
by Dr Robbins | Feb 26, 2010 | Headache Drugs
Chronic daily headache (CDH) is a common problem, affecting approximately 3 to 4% of the population. CDH poses a significant therapeutic challenge to both physician and patient. For those with moderate or severe CDH, preventive medications are often utilized in an...
by Dr Robbins | Feb 24, 2010 | Headache Drugs
Migraine with and without aura is associated with an increased risk of both cardiovascular disease (CVD) and risk factors for CVD, according to an analysis of data from the American Migraine Prevalence and Prevention study. In an accompanying editorial, Dr....
by Dr Robbins | Jul 27, 2009 | Headache Drugs
Few physicians are enthusiastic at the prospect of prescribing opioids for the treatment of acute or chronic pain, and for a variety of reasons, there has existed a particular bias against the use of these medications amongst clinicians who subspecialize in headache...
