by Sue Robbins | Sep 25, 2014 | Headache Drugs
“Mast cell degranulation or parasympathetic hyperactivity, as encountered with asthma, might predispose an individual to the future onset of chronic migraine,” said Vincent Martin, MD, Professor of Medicine at the University of Cincinnati. The findings are...
by Sue Robbins | Aug 28, 2014 | Headache Drugs
Approximately 36% of patients who meet criteria for chronic migraine and consult a headache specialist receive a diagnosis of chronic migraine. Of patients who meet criteria and consult with a nonheadache specialist, about 16% receive a diagnosis of chronic migraine....
by Sue Robbins | Aug 5, 2014 | Headache Drugs
Researchers from the Department of Biomechanics, Medicine and Locomotor Apparatus Rehabilitation, University of Sao Paulo, Brazil set out to look at the contribution of neck pain to the overall disability of migraineurs. They hypothesized that disability due to neck...
by Sue Robbins | Jun 27, 2014 | Headache Drugs
Researchers have found that more than two thirds of patients with chronic migraine believe their condition affects their sexual intimacy and that it makes their spouse’s life difficult. The study also found that patients feel guilty and worried about the effect...
by Sue Robbins | Jun 23, 2014 | Headache Drugs
Researchers from the Neurology Department at the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, studied the effects of Laughter Yoga in chronic migraine patients, in addition to usual treatment. Traditional yoga postures and exercises have been shown to decrease...
