Chronic migraine found to severely impact work and personal life

Chronic migraine remains a largely under-diagnosed and under-treated medical condition. One in five chronic migraine sufferers cannot work due to the severity of their condition. Chronic migraine severely impacts one’s ability to lead a productive life.

Cardiac Resynchronization: Race, Age, Geography Matter

Race, age, and geography appear to play important roles in who receives cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT), a proven treatment for some patients with heart failure.

Gene May Put Women With Migraine At Increased Risk Of Heart Disease, Stroke

Women who experience migraine with aura appear to be at an increased risk of heart disease and stroke if they have a certain gene.

FDA Approves Generic Version Of Depakote For Seizures, Migraine Headaches and Bipolar Disorder

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today approved the first generic versions of Depakote delayed-release tablets (divalproex sodium). Depakote is approved by the FDA for the treatment of seizures, bipolar disorder and migraine headaches.

Combination Drug Taken Early Relieves Migraine Symptoms

A combination drug taken within an hour after the start of a migraine is effective in relieving symptoms.

Drug Free Treatment for Migraines Tested

Safe, drug free, effective treatment for migraine sufferers may be just around the corner. Study investigator Richard B. Lipton, MD, from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, in the Bronx, New York presented evidence that TMS, or transcranial magnetic stimulation, may help patients that use the device as soon as warning signs of migraine appear (migraine with aura).

OptiNose Presents Highly Effective Migraine Treatment Data

OptiNose announced today that it presented important new data demonstrating the superior performance of its novel nasal drug delivery device with sumatriptan for the treatment of migraines. Results indicate that the drug-device combination achieves migraine relief as quickly and efficiently as injections without the discomfort, inconvenience and risk of needle-stick injuries.

New Electronic Device To Ease Migraine Pain

Medtronic Inc. presents an electronic devise for migraine treatment which significantly reduces headaches.

Occipital Chronic Migraine Treatment Shows Promise

Medtronic says new migraine treatment Occipital nerve stimulation shows promise and will present the data at American Headache Society Meeting

Poor Indoor Air Quality Can Trigger Headache

DUCTZ Indoor Air Professionals is advising consumers on the relationship between poor indoor air quality and headache triggers.

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