Robbins Headache Clinic Blog
“How is Triptan Response Related to Quality of Life Among Migraineurs?” from AJMC
Insufficient response to triptans is associated with poor health-related quality of life (HRQoL) and lower work productivity in migraineurs compared with those who respond well to the medications, according to a study published in The Journal of Headache and Pain....
“Depression More Common in Children With vs Without Chronic Migraine” from Neurology Advisor
Compared with healthy control participants, pediatric patients with chronic migraine (CM) report a higher rate of depression, according to study findings published in Pediatric Neurology. Researchers suggested that clinicians should consider including therapy in...
“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...