Neurology
Applied Evidence
Do family physicians fail to provide triptans for patients with migraine?
We think not. Though improved prescribing is always desirable, the real challenge is patient adherence to regimens.
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Clinical Inquiries
What are effective medical treatments for adults with acute migraine?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Medications collectively referred to as “triptans” (eg, sumatriptan, naratriptan, etc) have been shown to be effective for...
Clinical Inquiries
How can you prevent migraines during pregnancy?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: No randomized controlled trials (RCT) have addressed pharmacologic prophylaxis of migraine for pregnant women. Two studies...
Clinical Inquiries
Should people with a first-degree relative who died from subarachnoid hemorrhage be screened for aneurysms?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Patients whose family history includes 1 first-degree relative with subarachnoid hemorrhage caused by intracranial aneurysm...
Clinical Inquiries
What dietary modifications are indicated for migraines?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Migraine frequency, duration, and severity are not increased by dietary choices (strength of recommendation [SOR]: A,...
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'Just Growing Pains' Denounced as Unresponsive Diagnosis
Clinical Inquiries
When is neuroimaging warranted for headache?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: Neuroimaging is warranted to evaluate headaches when patients present to an emergency department with signs or symptoms of...
Clinical Inquiries
What are the best therapies for acute migraine in pregnancy?
EVIDENCE-BASED ANSWER: No randomized controlled trials of pharmacologic therapy for acute migraine in pregnant women are available. Three...