Migraine and Headache

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Pharmacological Migraine Prophylaxis Guidelines

Guidelines for pharmacological prophylaxis of migraines chart

Combination Treatment Appears Beneficial for Chronic Migraine

Data analysis revealed that CGRP mAbs were discontinued more frequently than onabotulinumtoxinA (23% vs 3%).

Projections of Utility of Migraine Disability Assessment Questionnaire

Researchers believed the MIDAS questionnaire would improve communication and aid in the diagnosis of migraines.

Rimegepant Reduces Analgesic and Antiemetic Use by Adults With Migraine

Study investigators sought to determine whether acute treatment with rimegepant decreases analgesic or antiemetic use in people with migraine.

A Closer Look at Cardiovascular Complications of Malaria

The researchers’ goals include systematically reviewing the existing evidence of cardiovascular involvement in infectious diseases, including tropical infectious diseases.

Migraine Linked to Hypertension Among Menopausal Women

In menopausal women, migraine was associated with an increased risk for hypertension.

Comparing Mindfulness Meditation With Headache Education for Migraine

Researchers presented their study results comparing headache education with mindfulness-based stress reduction for patients with migraine at the AAN 2021 Virtual Annual Meeting,

Prevalence of Migraine, Severe Headache Up for Adults With IBD

Adults with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) have a higher prevalence of migraine or severe headache.

Intranasal Ketamine Reduces Pain and Concomitant Drug Use for Refractory Headache

This study assessed the efficacy and safety of intranasal ketamine as an outpatient treatment for refractory headache.

Active Occipital Nerve Stimulation May Reduce Aversive Effects of Chronic Migraine

This study’s main goal was to investigate how ONS acts on patients’ protective mechanisms and pain-defending protective reflexes.