Robbins Headache Clinic Blog
Pediatric, Adolescent Migraine Treatment and Prevention are Updated
Two new guidelines on the treatment and prevention of migraines in children and adolescents have been released by the American Academy of Neurology and the American Headache Society. Read more here.
Psychological Interventions for Comorbid Migraine and Sleep Dysfunction
Migraine and insomnia are both common disorders, with prevalence estimates of 12% and 10% in the United States, respectively.1,2 A substantial body of research shows that the 2 conditions are linked in numerous ways and suggests a bidirectional relationship. Read more...
It’s Not Just a Chemical Imbalance
Thinking of my mental illness as preordained missed many of the causes of — and solutions to — my emotional suffering. Read more here.
Facing UP to a Lesser Known Form of Migraine Pain
It's bad enough to have an aching head, but about one in 10 people who suffer from headaches also experience facial pain, researchers have found. Read more here.
Yoga and Chronic Pain Have Opposite Effects on Brain Gray Matter
Chronic pain is known to cause brain anatomy changes and impairments, but yoga can be an important tool for preventing or even reversing the effects of chronic pain on the brain, according to a new study. Read more here.
Ubrogepant Shows Acute Migraine Efficacy in Triptan Nonresponders
Ubrogepant has demonstrated efficacy in treating acute migraine among individuals for whom triptan has not been effective. Read more here.
Football May Take a Toll on the Brain, Even Without Concussions
After a season of college football, portions of players’ brains can show worrying signs of damage, even if they did not experience a concussion, according to a timely new study of contact sports and brain health. Read more here.
A Look at the Global, National and Regional Burden of Migraine
Through the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors (GBD) studies, headache has emerged as a major global public health concern. We aimed to use data from the GBD 2016 study to provide new estimates for prevalence and years of life lived with disability...
Recall for Migraine Medicine That Could Be Contaminated
Pfizer Inc. issued a voluntary nationwide recall Wednesday for two lots of Relpax (eletriptan hydrobromide) 40-milligram tablets due to the potential contamination. The lots are AR5407 and CD4565. Read more here.
A Plurality of Migraineurs Seek Care From Primary Care Physicians
Migraine is underdiagnosed and undertreated, said Dawn C. Buse, PhD, clinical professor of neurology at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, New York, and colleagues. Read more here.