by Sue Robbins | Jun 30, 2015 | Headache Drugs
Researchers and health professionals have known for some time that migraine and stroke are linked. New research indicates that both disorders share a genetic link. Study authors, led by Rainer Malik, PhD, of the University Hospital of Bordeaux, France, reviewed data...
by Sue Robbins | Jun 29, 2015 | Headache Drugs
A recent Danish study has found that compared to a control group, patients who experience tension-type headache have decreased neck strength and also have less shoulder strength. Researchers say that when neck extensor muscles are weak, the flexor muscles over...
by Sue Robbins | Jun 28, 2015 | Headache Drugs
This study, conducted at Sacred Heart Hospital at Hallym Univesity in South Korea investigated the association of insomnia, anxiety and depression among migraineurs. Insomnia, anxiety and depression are common complaints among migraineurs, and insomnia has been...
by Sue Robbins | Jun 26, 2015 | Headache Drugs
Chocolate lovers rejoice! More findings suggest that regular consumption of chocolate may decrease the risk of cardiovascular events and stroke in otherwise-healthy people. Analysis of almost 21,000 adults from the UK’s Epic-Norfolk study showed that those who...
by Sue Robbins | Jun 25, 2015 | Adolescents and Children, Headache Drugs
A study presented last week at the 57th Annual Scientific Meeting of the American Headache Society has found that too many children suffering with migraines are not getting any medication for their pain and too few are receiving care consistent with evidence-based...
by Sue Robbins | Jun 24, 2015 | Headache Drugs
Results from the largest-ever study to track real-time adherence to triptans during an extended time were presented at the American Headache Society 57th Annual Scientific Meeting. “We know that triptans work really well for a majority of patients with migraine....
