History of Menstrually-Related Migraine May Protect Against ER-/PR- Breast Cancer“Has a doctor or other health professional ever told you that you had migraine headaches?” If “yes”, then “Have you ever noticed a pattern where your migraine headaches got worse... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Simvastatin and Vitamin D for Migraine PreventionA small trial recently demonstrated that the combination of simvastatin and vitamin D significantly reduced the frequency of episodic migraine.1 An earlier cross-sectional study conducted by these investigators showed that... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Assessing the Efficacy of Migraine SurgeryA broad series of studies by the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine suggests that surgery may be effective in treating many patients who suffer from migraines. Forehead rejuvenation... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Sphingolipid Metabolism in Women With Episodic MigraineResults from a case-control study suggest that women with episodic migraine have alterations in sphingolipid metabolism.1 If these results are confirmed in larger studies, sphingolipid panels may become useful for... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Focus on Chronic MigrainesResearch and analysis was conducted on migraine on patients’ symptoms, treatment experience and overall quality of life. Patients came from the Migraine In America 2015 online survey, in which over... By LB HerbertBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Clinic vs. Emergency Department: Evaluating Headaches in Different Clinical SettingsThe primary factor in the proper treatment of a headache is making the right diagnosis, so it is important to review the differences in evaluating headache patients in the Emergency... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Migraine in America: Data Demonstrate Need for Better Treatment OptionsMigraine patients typically try a variety of treatments across their journey, whether they be prescription medications or alternative therapies. The Migraine In America 2015 online survey gathered insights from 4,502... By LB HerbertBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Migraine in America: Early Symptoms and DiagnosisWhile head pain is widely understood as the primary symptom in patients with migraine, there are many other symptoms that patients experience that can have a great impact on their... By LB HerbertBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Triptans and Add-On Therapy: Effects on Headache-Related DisabilityThe practice of combining acute treatments for migraine is common, but not well studied. Real-world data from the American Migraine Prevalence and Prevention (AMPP) Study were used to evaluate how... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Migraine Prevalence and Health Care Usage: Updated EstimatesUpdated estimates of the prevalence and burden of migraine in the United States have been summarized in one paper.1 The authors compiled results from four national surveillance studies: The NHIS... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Nurses’ Health Study II: No Inverse Association Between Migraine and Breast CancerThe results of a cohort study and meta-analysis shed further light on the relation between migraines and breast cancer.1 Data suggesting that migraines might be inversely related to breast cancer... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Study suggests association between midlife migraine and late-life Parkinson’s diseaseStudies have demonstrated that patients with migraine disease have an increased risk of cardiovascular and psychiatric disorders, and this increased risk is even more apparent in those migraineurs who have... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Headlines from the 2014 AHS Annual MeetingThe 56th annual scientific meeting for the American Headache Society occurred in Los Angeles, California on June 26-29, 2014. The theme for this year’s meeting was "Researching and Understanding Both... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
FDA Approves First Medical Device For Preventative Treatment of Migraine HeadachesIn March of 2014, the FDA announced that they would allow marketing of the first transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) device for the preventative treatment of migraine headaches.1 Cefaly is... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
Study Suggests that Cardiovascular Risk Factors Tend to Cluster in Migraine Patients2013 AAN Highlight: Study Suggests that Cardiovascular Risk Factors Tend to Cluster in Patients with Migraine The link between heart disease and stroke and migraine, and particularly migraine with aura... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
No Association Between Migraine and Rate of Cognitive Decline in WomenProspective Study Finds No Association Between Migraine and Increased Rate of Cognitive Decline in Women The prevalence of migraine among females has been estimated at approximately 20%, with about one-third... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Genetic Associations Studies Elucidate Genetic Basis of MigraineResults from Genetic Associations Studies Elucidate Genetic Basis of Migraine A growing body of evidence has confirmed the important role of inheritance in migraine and has implicated specific genes in... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Pain Intensity Plays a Strong Role in Increased Suicide Risk in Migraine and Non-Migraine HeadacheSeveral studies have documented increased risk of attempted suicide in young adult migraine sufferers. A small cross-sectional study published in 1991 found that the lifetime occurrence of suicide attempts was... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
Maternal Migraine and the Colicky Baby: New Research Suggests a LinkMaternal Migraine and the Colicky Baby: New Research Suggests a Link The relationship between migraine and childhood periodic syndromes, including cyclical vomiting syndrome, abdominal migraine, and benign paroxysmal vertigo, has... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 comments
New Study Finds Evidence for Association Between Erectile Dysfunction and MigraineNew Study Finds Evidence for Association Between Erectile Dysfunction and Migraine Migraine has been shown to have a significant negative impact on individual functioning across multiple domains, including physical and... By Editorial TeamBookmark for later Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 comments
