by Sue Robbins | Sep 15, 2013 | Headache Drugs
The form of botulinum toxin known as Botox will now carry indications for treating the fine lines that cluster around the eyelids – known as crow’s feet. With the FDA’s approval, Botox becomes the only FDA-approved drug treatment for eye wrinkles;...
by Sue Robbins | Sep 13, 2013 | Headache Drugs
Migraine pain can be lonely, but don’t give up on your friendships! Finding and keeping friends is an important ingredient to life. Linda Ruehlman, PhD, and director of the Chronic Pain Management Program, an interactive site that helps people manage their pain...
by Sue Robbins | Sep 12, 2013 | Headache Drugs
Researchers at the University of Michigan believe shortened leukocyte telomere length is associated with pain in fibromyalgia. Afton L.Hassett, PsyD, associate research scientist at the Chronic Pain & Fatigue Research Center in Ann Arbor says, “Telomeres are...
by Sue Robbins | Sep 11, 2013 | Headache Drugs
Michele Gargan, PsyD, director of support and education for the U.S. Pain Foundation says, “While it is important to be true to yourself and not try to drastically alter your personality, you might consider how your personality style may be getting in your own...
by Sue Robbins | Sep 10, 2013 | Headache Drugs
A pilot study at the University of Bologna’s Neurological Department looked at 126 migraineurs. Data was collected including migraine features, frequency and medications over a period of two years. The researchers wanted to see if cephalalgiaphobia (the fear of...
by Sue Robbins | Sep 8, 2013 | Headache Drugs
A new study with mice may explain why we feel anxious when we’re under stress. Researchers found that when mice were exposed to prolonged stress, immune cells called monocytes were “called up” to the brain. Study researcher John Sheridan, professor...
