Revisiting the Role of Histamines in Migraine
Researchers found that first-generation antihistamines are ineffective in preventing migraine, but that there is the potential for H3 agonists to treat migraine.
All articles by Sheila Jacobs
Childhood Traumas, Stress Affect Outcomes of Detox Therapy for Chronic Migraine
Investigators found data that show that emotional childhood traumas are linked to prolonged medication overuse.
Diabetes May Be a Risk Factor for Stroke in Women With Gout
Assessment and management of comorbidities of gout can reduce future stroke risk in female patients.
Comparative Efficacy of Clopidogrel vs Prasugrel in Noncardioembolic Ischemic Stroke
A large phase 3 trial compared prasugrel (3.75 mg/day) with clopidogrel (75 mg/day) for secondary stroke prevention in patients with noncardioembolic stroke.
Few Patients Discharged From ED With Nonspecific Headache Are Readmitted With Serious Condition
Few patients who were discharged from the emergency department with a nonspecific diagnosis of headache or back pain were readmitted for a serious neurologic condition or died as inpatients within 30 days of the initial visit.
Witness Observations Valuable for the Diagnosis of Transient Loss of Consciousness
A comprehensive profile of witness-observable transient loss of consciousness manifestations can make an important contribution to differentiation between epilepsy, syncope, and psychogenic nonepileptic seizures.
Late Onset of Migraine With Aura Linked to Increased Stroke Risk in Late Life
The study underscores the importance of migraine with aura symptom onset in the evaluation of ischemic stroke risk in late life.
Managing Anxiety, Depression in Multiple Sclerosis Key to Mitigating Cognitive Effects of Disease
The management of symptoms of anxiety and of depression in patients with MS is key to mitigating their effect on cognition and functioning.
Functional, Emotional Impairments Likely Following Transient Ischemic Attack
Compared with the general population, people attending transient ischemic attack clinics have functional and emotional deficits.
Ketogenic Diet, Modified Atkins Plan Effectively Reduce Seizure Frequency in Refractory Epilepsy
The investigators sought to evaluate the efficacy and tolerability of the ketogenic diet and modified Atkins diet in pediatric patients with refractory epilepsy of genetic etiology.
Next post in Epilepsy
