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New research shows abnormal pain processing in medication overuse headache

May 9th, 2012 - Posted by Dr Marcus
A new study released in this month’s issue of Headache helps explain why medications designed to treat migraine can actually result in worsening of headache or medication overuse headache. Medication overuse headache–previously... READ MORE
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Migraine and Mental Health Awareness Month

May 7th, 2012 - Posted by Teri Robert
Those of us who deal with Migraine disease often find ourselves dealing with comorbid mental health conditions as well, so it’s fitting that we recognize and observe Mental Health Awareness Month (MHAM).... READ MORE
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Traumatic Brain Injury and the NFL

May 3rd, 2012 - Posted by
News of the recent and unexpected death of Junior Seau, 43-year-old former Pro Bowl linebacker, has once again raised questions regarding the long-term impact of traumatic brain injuries in the National Football... READ MORE
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New migraine prevention recommendations from the American Academy of Neurology

April 24th, 2012 - Posted by Dr Marcus
This week, neurologists and headache specialists from across the country have convened in New Orleans for the annual meeting of the American Academy of Neurology to hear the latest breakthroughs and recommendations... READ MORE
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Introducing Migraine.com/Pro

April 16th, 2012 - Posted by Migraine.com
In the sixteen months since we launched Migraine.com it has rapidly become the largest and fastest growing online patient community dedicated exclusively to migraine and headache. As Migraine.com has generated significant interest from physicians and other healthcare... READ MORE
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Pain from migraine & severe headache increases suicide risk

April 11th, 2012 - Posted by
The pain from Migraines and severe headaches can make a person feel weary, isolated, and hopeless. A recent study also surmised this type of head pain may increase the likelihood of attempted... READ MORE
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Research Opportunity: Aches, pains, & fibromyalgia

April 9th, 2012 - Posted by Dr Marcus
If you have migraines, you know that migraine is more than “just a headache.” There a lot of other disabling symptoms besides head pain that can occur during a migraine episode. See... READ MORE
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Live from Headache on the Hill 2012

March 27th, 2012 - Posted by Tim Armand
Hello, this is Tim Armand, Co-Founder of Health Union, LLC the company that publishes Migraine.com. Today I am in Washington DC with other members of the Alliance for Headache Disorder Advocacy to... READ MORE
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Levadex Action: What the heck is a complete response?

March 27th, 2012 - Posted by Migraine.com
Yesterday was an important date for MAP Pharmaceuticals and Levadex, its new inhaled product for migraine. March 26, 2012 was the Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) “action date” for the Levadex... READ MORE
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FDA Considers Moving Migraine Medications to OTC Status

March 19th, 2012 - Posted by Diana Lee
The Food & Drug Administration recently announced it will study a proposal to move certain medications for treatment of chronic diseases like migraine and diabetes to over the counter status. See also... READ MORE