by Dr Robbins | Nov 26, 2012 | Headache Drugs
In the largest trial done so far, vitamin D failed to lower the risk of colds or other respiratory infections even though earlier evidence had suggested that people with lower vitamin D levels have a higher risk of colds. The study, conducted in New Zealand randomly...
by Dr Robbins | Nov 24, 2012 | Headache Drugs
Apparently the FDA has agreed to review the long-awaited drug application for MAPP Pharmaceutical’s inhaled form of dihydroergotamine(DHE), Levadex. DHE has been a very good migraine as needed….abortive…drug since 1945, with very few serious side...
by Dr Robbins | Nov 24, 2012 | Headache Drugs
Dr. Zachary Roth, a resident in ophthalmology at Albany Medical Center in New York and his colleagues looked at 158 children under the age of 18 who were referred to ophthalmologists for frequent headaches. The researchers had noted that children complaining of...
by Dr Robbins | Nov 20, 2012 | Headache Drugs
Hi from guest blogger Shari: Early this summer, I had been thinking about another way to express “gratitude”. We all say-“thank you” or “thanks so much”- but I was looking for another way. I got my answer, later this summer, after...
by Dr Robbins | Nov 20, 2012 | Headache Drugs
Researchers at Brown University, Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Tufts Medical Center studied over 2100 patients with osteoarthritis of the knee. The study found that patients, particularly men who drank sugary soft drinks showed worse narrowing of the joint...
by Dr Robbins | Nov 19, 2012 | Headache Drugs
A group of patients at a headache clinic in Canada were taught pacing principles by occupational therapists. These principles included learning to identify and prioritize responsibilities, as well as balancing activity and rest. The patients were also taught skills in...
