by Dr Robbins | May 6, 2010 | Headache Drugs
According to a 2009 study, individuals who experience chronic migraine (CM) often have significantly lower levels of household income and are twice as likely to suffer from conditions including depression, anxiety and chronic pain. It has long been established that CM...
by Dr Robbins | Apr 22, 2010 | Headache Drugs
This study of Repeater Phenomenon in Migraineurs included 465 migraine patients and was conducted by Veronica Villani, MD and colleagues at the “Enzo Borzomsti” Pain Center in Rome, Italy. Headache is one of the most common symptoms in an emergency department (ED),...
by Dr Robbins | Apr 21, 2010 | Headache Drugs
A recent study published in Neurology Update suggests transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to be a viable therapy for acute migraine. This study, funded by Neuralieve, Inc., included 201 migraine sufferers. Half of the participants were given the portable TMS...
by Dr Robbins | Mar 18, 2010 | Headache Drugs
A study was conducted to describe the consulting behavior and clinical outcomes of children, aged 5 to 17, presenting with headache in primary care. These headaches were described as migraine, tension-type headache, cluster headache or headache with no further...
by Dr Robbins | Mar 18, 2010 | Headache Drugs
A study in nearly 70,000 pregnant women has found no link between migraine drugs called triptans and the risk of birth defects. Triptans are among the most powerful drugs used for migraine; others include aspirin, Excedrin, and ibuprofen. The study, conducted by...
by Dr Robbins | Mar 11, 2010 | Headache Drugs
Migraine headaches frequently are characterized by symptoms such as nausea, dull or severe head pain and sensitivity to light. In some sufferers, certain foods may help trigger migraines. The U.S. National Library of Medicine offers this list: Processed, marinated,...
