Robbins Headache Clinic Blog
Model Predicts Resource Use Higher Among Patients with Chronic Migraine
A machine learning model was able to discern which patients with migraine had higher cost, resource use, and medication use, and it also found that those patients were more likely to have a diagnosis of chronic migraine (CM) versus episodic migraine (EM), according to...
Magnesium and Migraine
The jury is out on whether or not dietary or supplemental magnesium can help prevent or treat debilitating migraine headaches. Read more here.
CGRP Discussion Dr. Robbins
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZ7FAopqch8&feature=youtu.be Dr Larry Robbins from the Robbins Headache Clinic answers questions in a Facebook Live Chat for the CGRP & Migraine Community Group. FAQs from migraine patients about the CGRP medications one year...
Dog Owners Get More Exercise
Dogs do more than give their owners love. The furry friends help their owners get a lot more exercise than folks who don’t have dogs, according to a new study reported on by the New York Times. Read more here.
Eating Blueberries Every Day Improves Heart Health
Eating a cup of blueberries a day reduces risk factors for cardiovascular disease -- according to a new study. Eating 150g of blueberries daily reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease by up to 15 per cent. Read more here.
Why Tracking Your Symptoms Can Make You Feel Worse
KATIE GOLDEN BEGAN a symptom diary when she was first diagnosed with chronic migraines eight years ago. She recorded her pain score, what she ate, where she went, the weather and barometric pressure—anything that would unlock the possible triggers of her recurring...
FDA Clears Smartphone-Controlled Medical Device to Treat Migraine
The FDA has approved a smartphone-controlled medical device that claims to treat migraine. Theranica, a bio-medical technology company, said its Nerivio Migra device uses remote electrical neuromodulation for the acute treatment of migraine. 5-28-19. Read more here.
Study Suggests Benefit to Integrating Care for Migraine, Depression
A recent study examined associations of comorbid migraine with other painful physical symptoms (PPS) in patients with major depressive disorder (MDD) at 2 years, and results suggested there might be benefit to integrating care for those with both depression and...
Thunderclap Headaches
The abrupt onset of severe headache, unlike any experienced before, can be a terrifying experience, and most often requires urgent medical attention. Although many times no cause is found, the first worst headache can be the signal of something very serious. 10-4-16....
Uber Riders Reporting Migraines From Air Fresheners
Many passengers can’t stand air fresheners. Drivers say they’re just trying to provide a pleasant ride. 5-24-19. Read more here.