Topic: Headache
by Diana E. LeeMost of the resources I #8217;ve read about how to prepare for a doctor #8217;s appointment recommend bringing a loved one with you so that person can help you remember what the docto ... moreHot on the heels of the $600 million settlement Allergan reached with the US Department of Justice for off-label marketing charges over Botox, a shareholder has filed a lawsuit claiming the Allergan b ... more
Allergan Directors Are Sued Over Marketing of Botox - Bloomberg: "Allergan Inc. directors should be held liable for opening up the maker of wrinkle smoother Botox to criminal sanctions and a $600 mill ... more
Allergan Directors Are Sued Over Marketing of Botox - Bloomberg: "Allergan Inc. directors should be held liable for opening up the maker of wrinkle smoother Botox to criminal sanctions and a $600 mill ... more
Small and moderate right-to-left shunts are unrelated to migraine headache and may be normal findings, say researchers from Wisconsin in the August issue of Chest. Reuters Health Information ... more
To settle a probe by the US Department of Justice, Allergan is paying $$375 million and pleading guilty to one misdemeanor count of misbranding in connection with off-label marketing of its Botox med ... more
Allergan Inc., maker of the wrinkle smoother Botox, said it agreed to pay $600 million and plead guilty to a single misdemeanor charge in settling a U.S. investigation of its marketing practices. ... more
Allergan Inc., maker of the wrinkle smoother Botox, said it agreed to pay $600 million and plead guilty to a single misdemeanor charge in settling a U.S. investigation of its marketing practices. ... more
Investigators from the International Headache Genetics Consortium, a world-wide collaboration of researchers, have identified the first-ever genetic risk factor associated with common types of migrain ... more
Variant among the first associated with common types of this headache condition Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Genes and Gene Therapy, Migraine ... more
Variant among the first associated with common types of this headache condition ... more
Genetic variant may increase susceptibility to migraine triggers A world-wide collaboration of researchers has identified the first-ever genetic risk factor associated with common types of migraine. T ... more
BACTERIOLOGY: Antifreeze molecule enhances survival of bacteria-carrying ticks Ticks can carry and transmit to humans disease-causing bacteria. For example, the black-legged tick, Ixodes scapularis, c ... more
Individuals who suffer from migraines with aura (temporary visual or sensory disturbances before or during a migraine headache) are at a higher risk of dying from heart disease or stroke, according to ... more
Almost a third of teenagers in a new study of adolescents with headache had low physical activity. Medscape Medical News ... more
Study suggests quitting smoking, exercising, losing weight can cut their frequency Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Headache, Healthy Living, Teen Health ... more
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What to do if it's suspected Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Headache, Occupational Health ... more
by John GeverSo-called cyberbullies share many of the psychosocial features as their victims #8212; and in fact many bullies were also victims themselves, researchers from Finland said.A populatio ... more
by Diana E. Lee Last year, People published an interview with Cindy McCain, wife of U.S. Senator John McCain of Arizona. She revealed she has dealt with excruciating migraine attacks ... more
Here are possible risk factors Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Page: Headache ... more
An adult male from Goshen County has been reported to the Wyoming Department of Health as the state's first human West Nile virus (WNV) case for 2010. Most people infected with WNV never develop symp ... more
Several cases of dengue fever, a potentially fatal viral disease transmitted by the bite of urban dwelling Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes, have recently been reported in the continental ... more
Typically, migraine is considered to be an episodic disorder with discrete attacks of headache. But new research has found increased network activity -- stronger functional connectivity -- bilaterally ... more
Researchers in Spain have shown that the psychological and physiological state of patients with tension headache improves within 24 hours after receiving a 30-minute massage. ... more
by Diana E. Lee At an appointment with my local neurologist I showed up feeling bone tired and mentally drained. Next thing I knew I was going back on a medication I had deliberately ... more
Test your medicine knowledge with the MKSAP challenge, in partnership with the American College of Physicians. A 68-year-old woman is evaluated in the emergency department for dif ... more
Investigators report low levels similar to those found in patients with chronic pain. Medscape Medical News ... more
Comorbidities are common in patients with headache and among the most prevalent are posttraumatic stress and problems with sleep. Medscape Medical News ... more
by Kristina Fiore Drinking coffee and alcohol, smoking, and lack of physical activity all appear to be associated with migraine and tension-type headaches in teenagers, researchers fo ... more
The rising rate of headache is related to mental health symptoms, say researchers, and patients should be assessed for anxiety, depression, and posttraumatic stress disorder. Medscape Medical News ... more
The addition of vaginal isosorbide mononitrate to oral misoprostol for cervical ripening and labor induction did not reduce time to vaginal delivery and was associated with a greater incidence of head ... more
New results from the PREEMPT clinical program are in, and they show fewer headache days for migraine patients treated with onabotulinumtoxinA. Medscape Medical News ... more
Trends in prescribing suggest that although more patients are being treated for headaches and migraine, they are often not receiving the right drugs. Medscape Medical News ... more
Many onlookers downplay the pain of those battling recurrent headaches, researchers say Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Page: Migraine ... more
The committee hosted a town hall meeting Thursday asking delegates their views for the third edition of the headache disorders classification due out in 2012. Medscape Medical News ... more
Sleep quality improved in those with post-traumatic headache, researchers say Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Migraine, Sleep Disorders, Veterans and Military Health ... more
Children who experience maltreatment such as emotional, physical and sexual abuse are more likely to experience frequent headaches, including chronic migraine, as adults, say scientists presenting dat ... more
Researchers looking for the first time at how migraine sufferers experience the stigmatizing effects of their disease show that chronic migraine sufferers experience worse stigma than episodic migrain ... more
Migraine sufferers who experienced abuse and neglect as children have a greater risk of cardiovascular (CV) disease including stroke and myocardial infarction (MI) among others, say scientists present ... more
Some 19 percent of soldiers returning from Iraq have migraine and migraine is suspected in another 17 percent. While prevalence of migraine among the U.S. military is well documented , little is known ... more
Typically, migraine is considered to be an episodic disorder with discrete attacks of headache. But new research by Dr. Till Sprenger and his team from UCSF Headache Group and Technische Universitat M ... more
Reporting at the American Headache Society's 52nd Annual Scientific Meeting in Los Angeles this week, new research shows that sleep deprivation leads to changes in the levels of key proteins that faci ... more
Children who experience maltreatment such as emotional, physical and sexual abuse are more likely to experience frequent headaches, including chronic migraine, as adults, say scientists. ... more
Sleep quality improved in those with post-traumatic headache, researchers say ... more
LOS ANGELES (June 23, 2010) – Reporting at the American Headache Society #8217;s 52nd Annual Scientific Meeting in Los Angeles this week, new research shows that sleep deprivation leads to changes in ... more
LOS ANGELES (June 23, 2010) – Children who experience maltreatment such as emotional, physical and sexual abuse are more likely to experience frequent headaches, including chronic migraine, as adults ... more
The prevalence of any headache was doubled in those who reported regularly drinking cocktails, 1 cup of coffee a day, or being inactive and almost doubled with daily smoking, a new study shows. Med ... more
DURHAM, N.C., June 9 #8212; CoLucid Pharmaceuticals, Inc., ( #8221;CoLucid #8221;), an innovative biotechnology company focusing on therapies for central nervous system disorders, today announced tha ... more
A recent retrospective study shows strong evidence that symptoms of headache, dizziness and anxiety in some patients with traumatic brain injury potentially could be alleviated or even eliminated with ... more
Too little exercise also implicated in study Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Headache, Teen Health, Underage Drinking ... more
A novel study by German researchers reported that alcohol consumption and cigarette smoking were associated with increased migraines and tension-type headaches (TTH) in high school students. Coffee dr ... more
Contact: Scott Merville smerville@mdanderson.org 713-792-0661 University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center Phase III clinical trials show improved responses over standard of care HOUSTON #8212; T ... more
Higher incidence of reactions including pain, soreness, and headache after split-virus vaccine is not alarming. Medscape Medical News ... more
June is National Headache Month. To learn more, visit the headache and migraine topic pages on MedlinePlus. ... more
A new study has identified a link between migraine and restless legs. Specialists say headache should raise suspicion that another disorder could be problematic. Medscape Medical News ... more
Trigemina, Inc. (TI), a Mountain View based privately-held biopharmaceutical company, reports positive results from a time-based interim analysis of its Phase IIa clinical trial in Chronic Daily Heada ... more
Here #8217;s a finding that #8217;s likely to cause a sticking point for Pfizer. Acupuncture worked as well as Effexor in combating hot flashes and other menopausal symptoms that can accompany breast ... more
In business, top down management almost never works, at least not as planned. Anyone who has worked in the corporate world for any time at all knows the brightest minds are not in home offices . . . t ... more
Contact: Brian Lin brian.lin@ubc.ca 604-822-2234 University of British Columbia A new study by researchers from McGill University and the University of British Columbia shows that mice, like humans, e ... more
Ever wonder what "big business" thinks of Obamacare and why they may be supportive of this change?Perhaps it is because they can save a lot of money, and headache, by simply dropping health insurance ... more
A presentation at the American College of Physicians Internal Medicine 2010 meeting described differential diagnosis and the treatment of headache. Medscape Medical News ... more
Contact: Dawn Peters medicalnews@wiley.com 781-388-8408 Wiley-Blackwell Normal BMI, regular exercise protect against musculoskeletal symptoms Researchers at the Norwegian University of Science and Tec ... more
Adderall and Adderall XR, schedule II controlled substances composed of amphetamine and dextroamphetamine, have several Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved uses. However, both prescribed and ... more
Adderall and Adderall XR, schedule II controlled substances composed of amphetamine and dextroamphetamine, have several Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved uses. However, both prescribed and ... more
A history of any severe headache, not just migraine, has been associated with an increased risk for white matter hyperintensities, according to new research. Medscape Medical News ... more
And an old standby might help prevent headache from starting up, report finds ... more
A study shows clustering of several important risk factors for long-term vascular morbidity in children and adolescents with severe or recurrent headache or migraine. Medscape Medical News ... more
Previous research suggests that spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) may be helpful for various types of chronic headaches, including cervicogenic headache (CGH), which is associated with neck pain and d ... more
Contact: Andrea Levin Andrea.Levin@ucb.com 770-970-8352 UCB Atlanta, April 13th, 2010 – New data presented at the 62nd American Academy of Neurology annual meeting in Toronto, Canada, showed that pat ... more
They are twice as likely to resort to ERs for help rather than a doctor's office, study finds Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Health Insurance, Medicaid, Migraine ... more
by Edward Pullen, MD Most people use non-prescription medications without giving much thought to the potential side effects or problems that may be associated with their use. Here are 5 popular OTC me ... more
They are twice as likely to resort to ERs for help rather than a doctor's office, study finds ... more
A migraine is not your average headache. The pain of a migraine may feel dull, deep, intense or throbbing. That pain often sends migraine sufferers in search of a dark, quiet place to lie down. Untrea ... more
When people feel the onset of a migraine headache, they may head to a dark, quiet room to rest. This instinct may be sound: A new study suggests that even without the headache, migraine sufferers may ... more
Headache brought on by chronic overuse of headache drugs responds well to a regimen of withdrawal, fluid replacement and anxiolytics, Italian researchers report. Reuters Health Information ... more
When people feel the onset of a migraine headache, they may head to a dark, quiet room to rest. This instinct may be sound: A new study suggests that even without the headache, migraine sufferers may ... more
Contact: Helena Djupesland Helena.Djupesland@optinose.no 01-147-229-58017 WFD Ventures Oslo, April 7, 2010: OptiNose, a leader in nasal drug delivery systems, is pleased to announce the publication in ... more
Contact: Lin Tian wjg@wjgnet.com 86-105-908-0039 World Journal of Gastroenterology Gastroesophageal reflux disorder (GERD) and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) are two very common disorders affecting th ... more
Visit the new MedlinePlus Health Topic page on fatigue.You €˜re tired, weak, exhausted, weary, worn out. You have a lack of energy and as a result you feel distressed. You €™re not functioning as wel ... more
by Evelyn PringleSince Paxil came on the market in 1992, there have been three separate types of failure to warn lawsuits filed against GlaxoSmithKline over Paxil; birth defects, suicide, and addictio ... more
by Evelyn PringleSince Paxil came on the market in 1992, there have been three separate types of failure to warn lawsuits filed against GlaxoSmithKline over Paxil; birth defects, suicide, and addictio ... more
Suggestions that may help ease the pain Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Pages: Headache, Sinusitis ... more
Suggestions that may help ease the pain ... more
New drug will offer a treatment alternative for patients with rare genetic disorder The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved velaglucerase alfa for injection (VPRIV) to treat children and ad ... more
Every year, millions of observant Jews fast on their holiest day, Yom Kippur, and millions of Muslims fast for the month of Ramadan. And every year, as many as 40% of those who fast develop serious he ... more
Migraine with aura puts patients at higher risk for cardiovascular disease, but the risks of specific outcomes, such as stroke or heart attack, may be mediated to varying extents by other migraine fea ... more
Headache is increased among multiple sclerosis patients in most clinic-based studies and new research is suggesting a link. Medscape Medical News ... more
Study finds that headache frequency affects finances and overall health Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Topic: Migraine ... more
Study finds that headache frequency affects finances and overall health ... more
But listening to music could be a source of pain, study finds Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Topics: Headache, Teen Health ... more
But overall odds are still low and headache sufferers shouldn't worry, researcher says Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Topics: Migraine, Multiple Sclerosis ... more
Is there anything that aspirin can't do?"Breast cancer survivors who take aspirin regularly may be less likely to die or have their cancer return, U.S. researchers reported Tuesday."I think the first ... more
Contact: Kim Barnhardt kim.barnhardt@cmaj.ca 613-520-7116 x2224 Canadian Medical Association Journal Migraine headache affects many people and a number of different preventative strategies should be c ... more
Migraine headache affects many people and a number of different preventative strategies should be considered, according to a new article. ... more
But overall odds are still low and headache sufferers shouldn't worry, researcher says ... more
Lagos €” THOUGH the recent call by pharmaceuticals company, Pfizer on anyone with proof of participation in its 1996 Trovafloxacin Mesylate (Trovan) test in Kano, to come forward for a claim of USD17 ... more
Lagos €” THOUGH the recent call by pharmaceuticals company, Pfizer on anyone with proof of participation in its 1996 Trovafloxacin Mesylate (Trovan) test in Kano, to come forward for a claim of USD17 ... more
Preliminary data from lower Manhattan residents suggest a link, nearly a decade later Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Topics: Air Pollution, Headache ... more
Workers and residents exposed to dust and fumes caused by the collapse of the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001, frequently reported headache years later, according to new research. ... more
Trigemina, Inc. (TI), a Mountain View based startup, has begun a Phase IIa clinical trial for its lead molecule in Chronic Daily Headache (CDH) in collaboration with Dr. Egilius Spierings at MedVadis ... more
Just as cooking helps people digest food, pretreating polycarbonate plastic -- source of a huge environmental headache because of its bisphenol A content -- may be the key to disposing of the waste in ... more
Many people with chronic headaches believe that weather changes trigger their woes. Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Topics: Children's Health, Headache ... more
Health News Florida/Kaiser Health News: "A group of Broward County doctors looking to switch to electronic medical records say the result has been a massive headache: surprise charges, inadequate trai ... more
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the first drug designed to improve walking in adults with multiple sclerosis. Ampyra will be manufactured under licenses by Elan Pharma and ... more
Not a good week to be a Johnson #038; Johnson executive. The health care giant and two of its units were charged by the US Justice Department with paying millions of dollars in kickbacks to Omnicare, ... more
Every year, millions of observant Jews fast on their holiest day, Yom Kippur, and millions of Muslims fast for the month of Ramadan. And every year, as many as 40% of those who fast develop serious he ... more
Recently, one of my HSA clients had a problem with his account. It was minor enough not to be catastrophic, but serious enough that it needed immediate, personal attention. Fortunately, he had chosen ... more
Contact: Bonnie Prescott bprescot@bidmc.harvard.edu 617-667-7306 Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Extreme light sensitivity in blind patients helps researchers identify a new visual pathway for ph ... more
Stress of mistreatment or neglect affects the brain, experts say Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Topics: Child Abuse, Migraine ... more
Researchers from the American Headache Society's Women's Issues Section Research Consortium found that incidence of childhood maltreatment, especially emotional abuse and neglect, are prevalent in mig ... more
If you're one of the millions of headache sufferers around the world, more effective relief might be on the way in years to come. That's because the International Headache Society has just published n ... more
Innovative Medical Equipment, LLC. (IME) has announced the full U.S. market release of SOOTHEAWAY - a new, thermo-electrically heated and cooled therapy device that helps relieve migraine, tension or ... more
Contact: Lucy Goodchild lucy.goodchild@imperial.ac.uk 44-207-594-6702 Imperial College London New UK research, published today in PLoS ONE, has not reproduced previous findings that suggested Chronic ... more
Upwards of 76 percent of patients with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) experienced significant quality of life (QOL) improvements after undergoing endoscopic sinus surgery (ESS), according to new researc ... more
Contact: Jessica Mikulski newsroom@entnet.org 703-535-3762 American Academy of Otolaryngology #8212; Head and Neck Surgery New research from Otolaryngology #8212; Head and Neck Surgery Alexandria, V ... more
Whiplash and whiplash-associated disorders (WAD) represent a range of injuries to the neck caused by or related to a sudden distortion of the neck. Whiplash is commonly associated with motor vehicle a ... more
From my Twitter account: "According to one law firm, over 20% of new divorce petitions contain references to Facebook" http://bit.ly/5u5mz1 India firms 'count Facebook cost', losing productivity bec ... more
Jeff May's Healthy Home Tips, a new paperback book, provides many hundreds of tips on how to detect the source of these indoor air quality problems and then eliminate them. His wife, Connie, a former ... more
General practitioners have difficulty diagnosing headaches in children, according to a report in the December issue of Cephalalgia. Reuters Health Information ... more
Toasting the New Year is a tradition that can cause more than a headache the next day. For some people, drinking may also trigger allergy and asthma symptoms, according to the American Academy of Alle ... more
by Ed Volpintesta, MD It €™s common knowledge that fewer medical students are entering primary care and that patients are having a hard time finding a primary care doctor. Part of the reason is that i ... more
Originally published in Insidermedicine Inhaling pure oxygen at a fast rate can reduce or even eliminate the pain of cluster headaches, according to a study published in the December 9 issue of the Jo ... more
Inhaled oxygen, which is almost 4 times more effective than sham oxygen, may offer patients with cluster headache a safe, drug-free treatment option. Medscape Medical News ... more
Over two-thirds of study patients benefited from high-flow oxygen treatment Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Topic: Headache ... more
So you're heading out to the big holiday party, and you're planning to have fun. And for you having fun means having a few drinks, whether it's beer, wine or harder stuff, and maybe some champagne at ... more
Patients with a cluster headache, which is characterized by bouts of excruciating pain usually near the eye or temple, were more likely to report being pain-free within 15 minutes of treatment with hi ... more
Patients with a cluster headache, which is characterized by bouts of excruciating pain usually near the eye or temple, were more likely to report being pain-free within 15 minutes of treatment with hi ... more
Bloomberg: Senate Democratic leaders, who are battling Republican attempts to "block Medicare spending cuts, face an even bigger headache: overcoming concern among members of their own party about the ... more
Originally posted in Insidermedicine The eye is very similar to a camera. Both are optical systems that have lenses in the front to focus light rays onto a film. The retina is the eye €™s film. It is ... more
Cluster headaches (also used in singular: headache), also nicknamed suicide headaches, occur several times a day, they come on unexpectedly, do not last long, and are generally very painful. The pain ... more
The Los Angeles Times: "As one of the few senators undecided on healthcare reform, Arkansas Democrat Blanche Lincoln faces a huge headache. Liberals attack her as an obstructionist, even though she ca ... more
Is it a migraine, or another type of headache? ... more
Roy Poses writes:Correspondence to the Lancet two weeks ago revealed another instance in which clinical research studies that failed to provide results favorable to a sponsor's product were suppressed ... more
Roy Poses writes:Correspondence to the Lancet two weeks ago revealed another instance in which clinical research studies that failed to provide results favorable to a sponsor's product were suppressed ... more
Weight gain during migraine treatment does not result in poor headache outcomes, but it does appear to be linked with deterioration of cardiovascular disease risk markers, researchers report in the No ... more
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 ass ... more
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 new study. Further risk factors for st ... more
Encephalitis is inflammation of the brain resulting from a viral infection. Encephalitis usually begins with flu-like symptoms, such as fever and headache. The symptoms rapidly worsen, and may cause s ... more
Editorial: Migraine with aura and increased risk of ischemic stroke Migraine with aura (temporary visual or sensory disturbances before or during a migraine headache) is associated with a twofold incr ... more
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. Furt ... more
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 (sumatrip ... more
Zogenix, a pharmaceutical company specializing in the treatment of chronic pain, and Astellas Pharma have announced positive clinical trial data from two studies of their needle-free migraine treatm ... more
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 ca ... more
Have a headache and don't know why? Source: Reuters Health Related MedlinePlus Topics: Air Pollution, Headache, Migraine ... more
Rat study helps pinpoint cause of increased headache pain Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Topics: Alcohol, Migraine ... more
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 ... more
Rat study helps pinpoint cause of increased headache pain ... more
Migraine sufferers, beware. You may be more prone to an alcohol-induced headache after a night of drinking, according to researchers. ... more
A study, published online in the journal Current Medical Research and Opinion, showed that a greater percentage of patients with type 2 diabetes treated with the fixed-dose combination ACTOplus met® ... more
To aid in the diagnosis and treatment of migraine, including menstrual migraine, a new study of 102 women used an Internet headache diary system to help pinpoint prodromal symptoms and triggers. Me ... more
Does My Child Have H1N1 (Swine) Flu? The symptoms of H1N1 flu are similar to symptoms of regular influenza. Your child may have a fever (temperature of 100 deg;F or greater), as well as: -- Head ... more
by Marie Cooper I have been in senior executive management in both managed care and a major hospital system. I find the hysteria over #8220;reform #8221; bitterly amusing because it is so misdirecte ... more
You wake up a bit dizzy with a headache. By the time you dress and arrive at work, your throat is sore and your nose is runny. You're running a slight temperature. ... more
Various triggers may initiate RCVS, which present with a thunderclap headache, preferentially affect women, and may cause neurological deficits as well as severe sequelae, including death. Medscape ... more
Lilly's top earner in the Tampa Bay area is Dr. Maria-Carmen Wilson, a neurologist who is director of Tampa General Hospital's Headache Pain Center and a professor at USF College of Medicine. She al ... more
Lilly's top earner in the Tampa Bay area is Dr. Maria-Carmen Wilson, a neurologist who is director of Tampa General Hospital's Headache Pain Center and a professor at USF College of Medicine. She al ... more
A small dental device to reduce jaw clenching is effective in reducing headache pain and augments pharmacotherapy without additional adverse effects. Medscape Medical News ... more
In October, the American Chiropractic Association (ACA) is sponsoring National Chiropractic Month, a nationwide observance dedicated to educating the public about the benefits of chiropractic care. Th ... more
An iontophoretic transdermal delivery system of sumatriptan was superior to placebo in relieving symptoms of migraine, including headache pain, nausea, photophobia, and phonophobia. Medscape Medica ... more
Botulinum neurotoxin type A reduced frequency of migraine headaches, triptan use, and the effect of headache on patients' lives. Adverse events were mild to moderate for most patients. Medscape Medi ... more
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 Head ... more
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 adult ... more
Unlike "acute pain," which generally results from specific injury or illness, chronic pain can result from any number of conditions and can persist for, in some cases, years. Among the most common for ... more
Tension and stress are common causes, experts say Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Topics: Children's Health, Headache, Migraine ... more
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 ... more
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, Ceph ... more
"Turns out you can fear a government takeover of health care even if the government already took over your health care," The Associated Press reports. "The trepidation that's taken hold among the eld ... more
The Wall Street Journal reports: "Anti-abortion groups are gearing up for a battle in the fall over health-care legislation, another headache for Democrats who already face concerns about the ... more
Investigators are suggesting that induced vertigo can act as a trigger for migraine. Researchers are also exploring the link between temporomandibular disorders and chronic headache. Medscape Medica ... more
Clinical Knowledge Summaries (CKS) has been updated in August 2009 for the following clinical areas: Atrial fibrillationBed-wetting (enuresis)Headache €“ assessmentHeadache €“ clusterHeadache €“ me ... more
Clinical Knowledge Summaries (CKS) has been updated in August 2009 for the following clinical areas: Atrial fibrillationBed-wetting (enuresis)Headache €“ assessmentHeadache €“ clusterHeadache €“ me ... more
Heavy use linked to occasional headaches, small jolt tied to chronic head pain, study finds Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Topics: Caffeine, Headache ... more
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 ... more
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 Scien ... more
Operations had added benefit for majority of patients, survey found Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Topics: Headache, Neck Injuries and Disorders ... more
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 m ... more
A new study published in the August 2009 issue of The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery (JBJS) finds that two years after anterior cervical neck operations, patients who have arthroplasty (disc replac ... more
Two years after anterior cervical neck operations, patients who have arthroplasty or arthodesis can be expected to have significant improvement in their headache symptoms, new study suggests. ... more
Migraine headaches are a drain - not only on the estimated 30 million Americans who suffer from them, but on the economy, too. Because pain and other symptoms caused by migraine headaches can be quite ... more
It targets facial muscles, nerves linked to headache, researchers explain ... more
In children seen in the emergency department with headache but with normal neurologic examination results, computed tomographic scans seldom lead to diagnosis or contribute to immediate management. ... more
In 1881, the optimistic Irish economist Francis Edgeworth imagined a strange device called a "hedonimeter" that would be capable of "continually registering the height of pleasure experienced by an in ... more
A little toothache can pretty quickly turn into a big headache - not just for your mouth but for your wallet too. That's why CIGNA's new series of dental HMO plans places an even greater emphasis on a ... more
Most children who suffer from chronic daily headache may outgrow the disabling condition, according to research published in the July 15, 2009, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the ... more
Most children who suffer from chronic daily headache may outgrow the disabling condition, according to new research. Nearly 1.5 percent of middle school children are affected by chronic daily headache ... more
Tobacco acts as a precipitating factor for headaches, specifically migraines. This is indicated in a study which shows that smokers have more migraine attacks and that smoking more than five cigarette ... more
Headaches are a widespread problem in the United States, affecting roughly 45 million people. Migraine headaches affect millions of Americans each year they are the most common type of headache that s ... more
Tobacco acts as a precipitating factor for headaches, specifically migraines. This is indicated in a study which shows that smokers have more migraine attacks and that smoking more than five cigaret ... more
It may help identify triggers Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Topic: Headache ... more
But the link with cardiovascular disease is complex and not a cause for alarm, doctor says Source: HealthDay Related MedlinePlus Topics: Heart Attack, Migraine, Stroke ... more
Tobacco acts as a precipitating factor for headaches, specifically migraines. This is indicated in a study which shows that smokers have more migraine attacks and that smoking more than five cigarette ... more
The rapid development of modern neuroimaging has made a decisive improvement in the diagnosis of neurological illnesses. ... more
June is National Headache Month. Visit the headache and migraine health topics on MedlinePlus. Also, check out the NIH MedlinePlus Magazine article on the symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of headach ... more
The FDA has approved an expanded indication for almotriptan malate (Axert) for the acute treatment of migraine headache in adolescents aged 12 to 17 years. Medscape Medical News ... more
Researchers are calling for space headache to be established as a new secondary disorder after carrying out a study of 17 astronauts, published in the June issue of Cephalalgia. Their study jettiso ... more
Researchers are calling for space headache to be established as a new secondary disorder after carrying out a study of 17 astronauts. Their study jettisons the theory that astronauts €™ headaches are ... more
Researchers are making great strides in the development of new treatments for hepatitis and in confirming the effectiveness of current treatments, according to several studies being presented at Diges ... more
Summer isn't any fun when you have a headache. But for many of the 30 million Americans who suffer from migraine headaches, solutions for soothing headache symptoms may be just around the corner. ... more
A pain condition common in people with migraines also has a high prevalence in patients with cluster headache, according to a study conducted by researchers at the Jefferson Headache Center at Jeffers ... more
A pain condition common in people with migraines also has a high prevalence in patients with cluster headache, according to a new study. ... more