Brandon May

Brandon May is a freelance medical writer and owner of May Medical Communications, LLC. He holds a BS in Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Houston. Throughout his career, he has written over 700 medical news articles across several different therapeutic areas. In addition to covering the medical news, Brandon also creates content for continuing medical education providers, hospitals, and pharmaceutical and medical device companies across the globe.

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Stroke

Late-Onset Epilepsy Associated With Increased Risk for Subsequent Stroke

Brandon May

January 13, 2021

This systematic review identified studies related to late-onset epilepsy (LOE) to investigate the association between LOE and subsequent stroke and Alzheimer dementia.

Epilepsy

Higher Doses of Midazolam May Reduce Rescue Therapy Need in Status Epilepticus

Brandon May

January 12, 2021

Researchers investigated benzodiazepine use in people with status epilepticus, and the relationship between a low dose, breakthrough seizures, and respiratory support in this population.

Traumatic Brain Injury

Prehospital Tranexamic Acid Increases Mortality Risk in Isolated Severe TBI

Brandon May

January 12, 2021

In patients with isolated severe traumatic brain injury, prehospital treatment with tranexamic acid may increase the risk mortality.

Migraine and Headache

Oral Rimegepant Effective for the Preventive Treatment of Migraine in Adults

Brandon May

January 11, 2021

Study researchers investigated the efficacy of rimegepant compared with placebo for the preventive treatment of migraine.

Migraine and Headache

Galcanezumab May Improve Quality of Life in Episodic and Chronic Migraine

Brandon May

January 8, 2021

Study researchers found that function in daily life improved as migraine headache days reduced, and that migraine patients treated with galcanezumab had improved quality of life.

Migraine and Headache

Persistent Post-Traumatic Headache After Mild TBI Linked to Diminished Pain Inhibition, Greater Depression

Brandon May

January 7, 2021

Persistent post-traumatic headache after mild TBI is associated with diminished pain inhibitory capacity, greater depression, and greater pain catastrophizing.

Stroke

Patients Treated for Stroke During COVID-19 Pandemic Have Delayed Thrombolysis

Brandon May

January 6, 2021

Study researchers investigated whether the COVID-19 pandemic potentially contributed to the delay in acute stroke care.

Multiple Sclerosis

Electronic Patient-Reported EDSS Highly Correlates With Standard EDSS for Disability Assessment in MS

Brandon May

January 5, 2021

An electronic, unsupervised, patient-reported EDSS to assess disability in multiple sclerosis offers promise in clinical research and care for this population.

Multiple Sclerosis

Demyelinating Plaque Represents Cause of Trigeminal Neuralgia Secondary to MS

Brandon May

December 29, 2020

Study researchers investigated whether neurovascular contact with morphological changes influences the etiology of trigeminal neuralgia secondary to MS.

Migraine and Headache

Later High School Start Time Linked to Decreased Adolescent Migraine Frequency

Brandon May

December 29, 2020

High school students with migraine report a lower headache frequency if their school starts at 8:30 am or later compared with those who start school earlier in the day.

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