Headache & Migraine
Feature
Abortion debate may affect Rx decisions for pregnant women
Enactment of abortion restrictions in a growing number of states could have a chilling effect on therapy regimens in pregnant women and their...
Latest News
Headache in pregnancy: New ACOG guidelines offer insight
Data are sparse, experts say, but there’s consensus on treatment strategies.
News
What’s the most likely cause of this man’s severe headaches?
A 35-year-old man is suddenly experiencing severe headaches, which get worse with standing and resolve after lying down.
Commentary
Contraception for women taking enzyme-inducing antiepileptics
Because reproductive-aged women represent a population in which migraines are prevalent, clinicians need guidance to help women taking topiramate...
From the Journals
About 19% of COVID-19 headaches become chronic
Conference Coverage
Migraine linked to preeclampsia and other pregnancy complications
Women with a history of migraine may benefit from enhanced monitoring during pregnancy.
Literature Review
Targeting the endocannabinoid system in migraine
Cannabis and other compounds that interact with the endocannabinoid system may be able to modulate the pathways involved in migraine-related pain...
Literature Review
In-hospital detox or not, anti-CGRPs show efficacy for medication overuse headache
Current findings support the emerging evidence that anti-CGRP monoclonal antibodies may be effective in medication overuse headache patients...
Hitting a Nerve
The migraine-go-round
Patient care isn’t always as simple as “take this and call me in the morning.”
Literature Review
PACAP38- and VIP-induced cluster headache attacks do not appear to alter CGRP levels
Is CGRP the missing link for patients who begin a cluster attack, or should we be looking elsewhere?
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Potential new neuromodulation treatment for migraines
The device works by stimulating nerves at the back of the arm right around the triceps.