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Migraine Aura vs TIA
It can sometimes be difficult to distinguish between migraine aura and TIA, especially in cases of hemiplegic migraine, migraine with brainstem aura, or retinal migraine. Pay close attention to the...
Read MoreThe Migraine Brain Does NOT Like Routine: Do you want to win the battle or the war?
Many in the migraine community have heard the common phrase "the migraine brain loves routine." However, a recent study suggests that this advice, while potentially helpful in the short-term, may...
Read MoreCardiovascular Safety of Anti-CGRP Monoclonal Antibodies in Migraine Treatment
The researchers discovered that 3.1% of participants experienced abnormal ECGs or cardiovascular adverse events. Among these, 1.6% encountered more severe complications, such as cerebellar stroke, spontaneous coronary artery dissection, or...
Read MoreGalanin: A Promising New Treatment for Migraine with Aura
A recent study has found that galanin, a neuropeptide, may be a potential new treatment target for migraine with aura. Galanin significantly reduced the severity and spread of cortical spreading depolarizations...
Read MoreDebunking the Myth: Potassium as a Migraine Treatment
It's that time again. New misinformation on social media claiming potassium to be a migraine treatment. It is crucial to separate facts from fiction when it comes to the role...
Read MoreThe Promise and Challenges of CGRP as a Migraine Biomarker
While diagnosis and treatment monitoring of migraine disease largely rely on patient-reported symptoms, the discovery of calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) as a potential biomarker has sparked hope for a more...
Read MoreStudy Finds Acid Reflux Medications Linked to Higher Risk of Migraine and Severe Headache
A recent study indicates that acid reflux medications, particularly proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), may be associated with a higher risk of migraine and severe headache. Learn about the study's key...
Read MoreHeadaTerm 2: An Affordable FDA-Cleared Alternative to Cefaly for Migraine Relief
Get HeadaTerm 2 Now If you have migraine disease, you may have heard of Cefaly - the popular FDA-approved device that uses external trigeminal nerve stimulation (eTNS) technology to prevent...
Read MoreMRI Study Reveals Brain Differences in Patients with Migraine, Offering Hope for Better Diagnostics and Treatment
Discover the fascinating findings of a recent MRI study that sheds new light on the brain's inner workings in individuals with migraine, offering hope for better understanding and treatment of...
Read MoreMigraine Medication Underuse: How Insufficient Treatment Can Lead to Chronic Migraine
While effective acute and preventive migraine medications are available, many patients experience migraine progression and chronification due to insufficient, ineffective, or intolerable use of these treatments. This phenomenon, termed "medication...
Read MoreThe Relationship Between Comorbid Sleep Problems, Central Sensitization, and Headache-Related Disability in Migraine Patients
Explore the intricate associations between comorbid sleep problems, central sensitization, and headache-related disability in migraine patients. Learn about the prevalence of sleep disorders in migraine, their impact on migraine severity,...
Read MoreWhat is the optimal duration of treatment with anti-CGRP mAbs to determine their efficacy for each individual patient?
What is the optimal duration of treatment with anti-CGRP mAbs to determine their efficacy for each individual patient?
Read MoreDeep Dive into the Pathophysiology of Trigeminal Autonomic Cephalalgias
Explore the complex pathophysiology of trigeminal autonomic cephalalgias (TACs), including the role of the trigeminal autonomic reflex, hypothalamic activation, neuropeptides, and autonomic symptoms. Understand how these mechanisms contribute to the...
Read MoreBreaking News: Chiropractors Emerge as World Leaders in Migraine Care
DISCLAIMER: THIS WAS FOR APRIL FOOLS DAY FOR 2024!!!! In a stunning development, the chiropractic community has leapfrogged ahead of neurologists and headache specialists to become the undisputed experts in...
Read MoreCluster Headache Treatment: Acute and Preventive
Cluster Headache Treatment: Acute and Preventive
Read MoreThe Dangers of Pain Reprocessing Therapy for Patients with Migraine: Why PRT is Not a Viable Treatment Option
The Dangers of Pain Reprocessing Therapy for Patients with Migrane: Why PRT is Not a Viable Treatment Option
Read MoreAutonomic Dysfunction in Migraine and Dysautonomia
While the exact pathways are unclear, there is evidence of dysfunction in both sympathetic and parasympathetic systems in migraine, with a trend towards relative sympathetic impairment interictally and hyperresponsiveness ictally....
Read MoreThe Truth About "Safety-Coated" NSAIDs for Migraine
The Truth About "Safety-Coated" NSAIDs for Migraine
Read MoreThe American Headache Society Updated its Migraine Prevention Guidelines!
The American Headache Society (AHS), a leading authority on headache treatment, has updated its guidelines to recommend that therapies targeting the calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) can be used as a...
Read MoreHow to Avoid Migraine Attacks During the Month of Ramadan
How to Avoid Migraine Attacks During the Month of Ramadan
Read MoreHow Much Is Too Much Excedrin Migraine? (MWS Day 2)
How Much Is Too Much Excedrin Migraine? (MWS Day 2)
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