Approved in Migraine, CGRP Antagonists Also Promising in Cluster Headache
Cluster headache and migraine are distinct primary headache disorders that are associated with substantial pain and disability.
All articles by Cindy Lampner, MSLIS
Popular Heroin Inhalation Method Tied to Leukoencephalopathy
“Chasing the dragon” is an increasingly popular method of heroin inhalation among drug users.
The Role of Neurogenic Inflammation in Fibromyalgia Pathophysiology
Geoffrey Littlejohn, MD, provides a clinical perspective on the pathophysiology of fibromyalgia and the role of neurogenic inflammation in the disease process.
Respiratory Muscle Training in Multiple Sclerosis: Assessing the Evidence
Early intervention in the case of respiratory compromise in patients with multiple sclerosis has the potential to prevent infection and maintain pulmonary function.
Genetic and Imaging Markers in Migraine: Ready for Prime Time?
Benefits of migraine markers include facilitating diagnosis, monitoring treatment, and discovering more about the pathogenesis of the disorder.
Benzodiazepine Use In Alzheimer’s: Weighing the Risks and Benefits
Benzodiazepines increase risk for pneumonia-associated hospitalization, mortality in patients with Alzheimer disease.
Vitamin D Levels Linked to Migraine in Men
Men with low serum vitamin D levels had significantly increased odds of headache compared with those who had normal levels.
Autism Not Linked to Maternal Flu Infection, Vaccine
Infection with the flu or receiving the flu vaccine during pregnancy was not linked to autism in offspring.
Patients With Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Have Unique Chemical Signature
Mitochondrial metabolism is one of the pathways affected in chronic fatigue syndrome.
Acupuncture for Treatment of Chronic Pain Conditions
A patient with a baseline pain score of 60 on a scale of 0 to 100 would be expected to have a pain score of 45 after a non-acupuncture intervention; 35 after a sham acupuncture intervention; and 30 after true acupuncture.
-
Loading...
-
Loading...
