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For Severe Migraine Headaches, Surgery Potentially The Best Option
Source: Headache / Migraine News From Medical News Today [2009.10.26]
The disability from migraine headaches is an enormous health burden affecting over 30 million Americans. In newly released research, 79 migraine sufferers were followed for at least five years after having undergone detection of migraine "trigger sites" and surgery. The new data finds promising outcomes for treating trigger sites surgically for migraine headaches resulting in elimination of pain for those afflicted with the condition.
Migraine Sufferers More Prone To Hangover Headache
Source: Headache / Migraine News From Medical News Today [2009.10.19]
Migraine sufferers, beware. You may be more prone to an alcohol-induced headache after a night of drinking, according to researchers from the Jefferson Headache Center. The research will be presented at Neuroscience 2009, the Annual Meeting of the Society for Neuroscience, in Chicago. Until now, studying the mechanism behind migraine and other forms of recurrent headaches has not been possible in an animal model, according to Michael Oshinsky, Ph.D.
School Days Give Some Kids a Headache
Source: MedicineNet Migraine Headache Specialty [2009.09.04]
Title: School Days Give Some Kids a Headache
Category: Health News
Created: 9/3/2009 4:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 9/4/2009
NovaDel Article Published In Headache: The Journal Of Head And Face Pain
Source: Headache / Migraine News From Medical News Today [2009.09.03]
NovaDel Pharma Inc. (NYSE AMEX: NVD) announced that an article titled "Rapid Oral Transmucosal Absorption of Sumatriptan, and Pharmacodynamics in Acute Migraine" was published online on June 22, 2009 in the peer-reviewed journal Headache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain. NovaDel conducted two clinical trials evaluating sumatriptan administered via its oral spray drug delivery technology.
Leading International Headache Journal Cephalalgia To Be Published By SAGE
Source: Headache / Migraine News From Medical News Today [2009.09.03]
SAGE, the world's leading independent academic and professional publisher is delighted to announce a new agreement with the International Headache Society (IHS) to publish their official journal, Cephalalgia. Now in its 29th volume, Cephalalgia provides an international forum for original research papers, review articles and short communications on all aspects of headache.
Kids' Headaches, Migraines Increase As New School Year Begins
Source: Headache / Migraine News From Medical News Today [2009.08.29]
As children and teens begin school again, they are more susceptible to the pain and discomfort of headaches and migraines. The change in schedule, new teachers, new friends and schoolwork can increase stress and consequently, increase headaches. Doctors at Nationwide Children's Hospital say there are some steps parents can take to help prevent the onset of their headaches during this hectic time of year.
High-Octane Caffeine May Trigger Headaches
Source: MedicineNet Migraine Headache Specialty [2009.08.24]
Title: High-Octane Caffeine May Trigger Headaches
Category: Health News
Created: 8/21/2009 2:10:00 PM
Last Editorial Review: 8/24/2009
Children With Headache
Source: Headache / Migraine News From Medical News Today [2009.08.18]
Family quarrels and a lack of free time can promote headaches in children. This is what Jennifer Gassmann and her coauthors concluded in their study on risk factors, which appears in the current issue of the Deutsches Arzteblatt International (Dtsch Arztebl Int 2009; 106[31-32]: 509-16).
Bad News For Coffee Drinkers Who Get Headaches
Source: Headache / Migraine News From Medical News Today [2009.08.14]
People who consume high amounts of caffeine each day are more likely to suffer occasional headaches than those with low caffeine consumption, a team of researchers at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) reports in a study recently published in the Journal of Headache Pain.
Many Kids Outgrow Chronic Headaches
Source: MedicineNet Alternative Medicine Specialty [2009.07.16]
Title: Many Kids Outgrow Chronic Headaches
Category: Health News
Created: 7/16/2009 7:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 7/16/2009
Headache
Source: MedicineNet Anthrax Specialty [2008.09.30]
Title: Headache
Category: Diseases and Conditions
Created: 5/31/2002
Last Editorial Review: 9/30/2008
Unlocking Mysteries Of The Brain With PET
Source: MRI / PET / Ultrasound News From Medical News Today [2009.11.04]
Inflammatory response of brain cells-as indicated by a molecular imaging technique-could tell researchers more about why certain neurologic disorders, such as migraine headaches and psychosis in schizophrenic patients, occur and provide insight into how to best treat them, according to two studies published in the November issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine.
Molecular Imaging Pinpoints Inflammation In The Brains Of Schizophrenics And Migraine Sufferers
Source: Headache / Migraine News From Medical News Today [2009.11.02]
Inflammatory response of brain cells - as indicated by a molecular imaging technique - could tell researchers more about why certain neurologic disorders, such as migraine headaches and psychosis in schizophrenic patients, occur and provide insight into how to best treat them, according to two studies published in the November issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine.
Migraine With Aura Is Associated With Increased Risk Of Stroke
Source: Headache / Migraine News From Medical News Today [2009.10.29]
A migraine with aura occurs when temporary visual or sensory disturbances are experienced before or during a migraine headache. A study just published on bmj.com reports that migraine with aura is associated with a twofold increased risk of stroke. Further risk factors for stroke among patients with migraine are being a woman, being young, being a smoker, and using contraceptives containing estrogen.
Migraine With Aura Doubles The Risk Of Stroke
Source: Headache / Migraine News From Medical News Today [2009.10.28]
Migraine with aura (temporary visual or sensory disturbances before or during a migraine headache) is associated with a twofold increased risk of stroke, finds a study published on bmj.com today. Further risk factors for stroke among patients with migraine are being a woman, being young, being a smoker, and using oestrogen containing contraceptives.
Zogenix And Astellas Announce Data Published Showing The Benefits Of SUMAVEL(TM) DosePro(TM) Needle-Free Delivery System
Source: Headache / Migraine News From Medical News Today [2009.10.23]
Zogenix, Inc. ("Zogenix"), a privately held pharmaceutical company, and Astellas Pharma US, Inc. ("Astellas") announced that positive results from two clinical studies of new SUMAVEL DosePro (sumatriptan injection) needle-free delivery system will be published in the November 2009 issue of Headache. SUMAVEL DosePro, was recently approved by the FDA to treat acute migraine, with or without aura, and cluster headache.
57-Year-Old Plainfield Man Relieved Of Constant Migraine Pain Following New Cutting Edge Nerve Procedure
Source: Headache / Migraine News From Medical News Today [2009.10.22]
The Plastic Surgery Center announced that a 57-year-old Plainfield man reports he is free of constant headache pain after undergoing a new cutting edge nerve procedure to permanently eliminate pain caused by migraines. The procedure was performed by plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Matthew Kaufman, of the Plastic Surgery Center in New Jersey on August 4, 2009. The surgery was performed on Mr.
Cocoa Enriched Diets May Be Beneficial In Treatment Of Migraine
Source: Headache / Migraine News From Medical News Today [2009.09.16]
For several years, researchers have been interested in the value of Theobroma cacao in treating a variety of disorders. A new study presented at the International Headache Society's 14th International Headache Congress hosted by the American Headache Society (AHS) in Philadelphia, has provided the first evidence for the value of cocoa as a dietary supplement in repressing inflammatory responses within the trigeminal ganglia which are thought to play a role in migraine.
Going To Work With A Migraine? New Study Says Work Productivity Is The Same As Staying Home
Source: Headache / Migraine News From Medical News Today [2009.09.16]
Employees who go to work with a migraine or stay on the job when they get an attack may be less productive than if they stayed home, according to a new study presented at the 2009 International Headache Congress (IHC) in Philadelphia, hosted by the American Headache Society (AHS).
Scientific Studies Confirm The Value Of Botulinum Toxin Type A (Botox) In Treating And Preventing Chronic Migraine
Source: Headache / Migraine News From Medical News Today [2009.09.16]
Four separate studies[i] representing the findings of clinical trials in the U.S., Canada and Europe have confirmed the value of onabotulinumtoxinA in treating and preventing chronic migraine in adults. These studies found that treatment with botulinum toxin type A was associated with significantly fewer headache days, less headache-related disability, and significantly improved quality of life.
Novel, Orally Inhaled Migraine Therapy Found To Be Effective
Source: Headache / Migraine News From Medical News Today [2009.08.12]
A new study conducted at the Jefferson Headache Center at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania shows an investigational, orally-inhaled therapy is effective in treating migraines. The multi-center, phase three FREEDOM-301 trial for the orally-inhaled migraine therapy, LEVADEX™, shows study participants had significant relief from symptoms such as pain, nausea and light and sound sensitivity when compared to placebo treatment.
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