Category: What’s new in the world of migraine

What’s New – Migraine costs billions in lost of productivity

June 13, 2012

Migraines are a complex, confusing pain for sufferers HeraldNet Among the 100 million people in the United States who suffer from headaches, 37 million also experiencemigraines, according to Migraine.com. Treatment options are as varied as the symptoms. Available options include prescription and over-the-counter … Migraine headaches cost employers billions in lost productivity abc7.com LOS ANGELES (KABC) — Thirty-six-million Americans … More What’s New – Migraine costs billions in lost of productivity

June 12, 2012

Diet tips for migraine prevention Bangkok Post Women are three times more likely to suffer from migraines than men, with symptoms usually beginning during their teens or in middle-age. The most apparent symptom is a severe throbbing or pulsating headache that is often felt on one side of the head, … Preventive Migraine Meds Effective, But Underused Pain Medicine News by Alice … More

What’s New – Scientists Spot More Migraine Genes

June 11, 2012

By Maureen Salamon HealthDay Reporter SUNDAY, June 10 (HealthDay News) — Two more genetic links to migraines have been discovered, a finding experts acknowledge won’t yet help those suffering from the throbbing headaches but may one day lead to new therapies. Comparing the DNA of more than 2,300 patients afflicted with migraines without aura — … More What’s New – Scientists Spot More Migraine Genes

What’s New – Latest genetic and biological research shows that migraine is a neurological, not vascular, disorder

June 5, 2012

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120517131659.htm ScienceDaily (May 17, 2012) — The latest genetic and biological research shows that migraine is a neurological, not vascular, disorder and both acute and preventive treatments being developed target peripheral and central nervous systems, according to a prominent migraine expert addressing the American Pain Society (APS) on May 17. Migraine is one of the most … More What’s New – Latest genetic and biological research shows that migraine is a neurological, not vascular, disorder

What’s new – Weekend Migraine – PAINweek

June 4, 2012

Migraine: Causes & Treatment KERA News About 30-million or more people in America suffer from migraine – often in the form of debilitating headaches. But in a KERA Health Checkup, Deborah Friedman of UT Southwestern Medical Center said the types of migraine can vary as do the treatments. Weekends bring headaches for many GoErie.com Is it a tension headache … More What’s new – Weekend Migraine – PAINweek

What’s new – New region on the X chromosome identified as playing a role in migraine.

June 4, 2012

Public release date: 3-Jun-2012 Contact: Louise Durack l.durack@griffith.edu.au 61-041-964-9516 Griffith University Griffith University identifies female gene link New hope has arrived for migraine sufferers following a Griffith University study with the people of Norfolk Island. Led by Professor Lyn Griffiths from the University’s Griffith Health Institute, the team has identified a new region on the … More What’s new – New region on the X chromosome identified as playing a role in migraine.

What’s New – 31st May * Excedrin * Gluten free diet *

May 31, 2012

When is Excedrin coming back to stores? ABC Action News Thousands of people are getting a headache these days trying to find Excedrin, one of the most popular pain relievers for migraines. They want to know why it’s gone from stores, and more importantly when it’s coming back. Excedrin disappeared back in … _________________________________________________________________________ Enjoying a gluten-free … More What’s New – 31st May * Excedrin * Gluten free diet *

What’s new – Post traumatic headache, Hughes Syndrome, Suicide story…

May 29, 2012

A new research article has been added to the Migraine Trust website on post traumatic headache, written by a consultant neurologist: http://www.migrainetrust.org/research-article-post-traumatic-headache-2012-15133 _________________________________________________________________ New National Migraine Centre newsletter out today Content: Botox approved by NICE * Your Migraine * Research Update * Are you a Filemaker Pro? * Fundraising * Volunteer with us * http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=f83d992af1f24129dc93c4a72&id=126b6babce _________________________________________________________________ Daughters struggle to understand after … More What’s new – Post traumatic headache, Hughes Syndrome, Suicide story…

What’s New – 27th May – Arizona Considering New Uses for Medical Marijuana

May 27, 2012

Arizona Considering New Uses for Medical Marijuana Hawaii News Daily If you, a loved one or friend in AZ suffers from PTSD, migraine headaches, depression or anxiety, please take the opportunity afforded right now by AZDHS to let your public officials know that you support these pragmatic improvements to AZ’s nascent …