Robbins Headache Clinic Blog
“How Does Quarantine Affect Migraineurs?” from AJMC
A survey conducted among migraineurs in Genova, Italy, found that during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) quarantine, patients experienced fewer migraine attacks and less pain but exhibited moderate levels of depression correlated to migraine...
“What is Alice in Wonderland Syndrome?” from Medical News Today
Alice in Wonderland syndrome is a disorienting neurological condition that causes perceptual disturbances. Another name for Alice in Wonderland syndrome (AIWS) is Todd’s syndrome. It is a rare condition that temporarily changes how the brain perceives things. An...
“Teletherapy, Popular in the Pandemic, May Outlast It” from The New York Times
The 10-year-old girl was afraid that her American Girl dolls — buried in the bedroom closet — would come alive and attack her. As the girl pointed her iPad at the scary closet door in a remote therapy session, her therapist, Daniela Owen, was able to coach her in...
“Experts Push for Limiting Co-pays, Increasing Medication Access During Pandemic” from AJMC
A recent article in the Journal of Head and Face Pain outlines strategies for migraine treatment absent of in-person visits, and describes ways health insurance companies can remove barriers to migraine care during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic....
“Tinted Glasses Could Provide New Hope For Migraine Sufferers” from the University of Essex
Tinted glasses could make reading easier for some migraine sufferers, and may even reduce the number or severity of attacks they experience, according to new research. People experiencing migraines are often sensitive to light, with some describing an aura –...
“How Do Migraine Symptoms, Triggers Differ Based on Sex?” from AJMC
Female migraineurs tend to exhibit longer attack duration and greater frequency of nausea, vomiting, osmophobia, and vertigo/dizziness, compared with male migraineurs, according to a community-based study. Although studies of migraine have consistently found the...
“5 Measures That May Lower Your Alzheimer’s Risk” from The New York Times
Exercise, not smoking, moderate drinking, a Mediterranean diet and mentally stimulating activities were linked to a lower Alzheimer’s risk. Five behaviors are associated with a lower risk for Alzheimer’s disease, a new study in Neurology suggests, and the more of them...
“Strong Muscles May Support the Immune System” from Medical News Today
New research in mice has revealed that strong skeletal muscles play an important role in maintaining an effective immune system. This is particularly the case during severe chronic illnesses, which can otherwise wear the immune system down. In addition, skeletal...
“Woman is Finally Migraine Free After 50 Years of Pain” from NBC New York – Health
A New York woman lived with migraines for 50 years, with the pain impacting every facet of her life – from celebrating holidays, how she relaxed, even what foods she could eat. But thanks to a special surgery, the headaches are gone and she now has a new lease on...
“Prolonged Medical Cannabis Use Reduces Migraine Frequency, Study Finds” from AJMC
Medical cannabis (MC) use results in long-term reduction of migraine frequency and is associated with less disability and lower anti-migraine medication intake, according to a study published in Brain Sciences. Between 1% and 2% of the global population suffers from...