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Migraine History Tied to More Severe Menopause Symptoms

A history of migraine is associated with higher severity of menopause symptoms, according to a study presented.

Lidocaine Medicated Plaster Effectively Treats Postherpetic Neuralgia

This study evaluated the use of lidocaine medicated plaster to treat postherpetic neuralgia.

Subjective Sleep Quality Worse for People With Migraine

People with migraine report worse sleep quality than healthy individuals, with less REM sleep for adults and children with migraine.

FDA to Review Relugolix Combination Therapy for Endometriosis Pain

The application is supported by data from the phase 3 SPIRIT program, which includes the SPIRIT 1 and SPIRIT 2 studies, as well as an open-label extension study.

Low Dose Naltrexone Designated Orphan Drug for Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

Anecdotal reports suggest that naltrexone, an opioid antagonist, may alleviate symptoms associated with CRPS.

Is Mirogabalin Superior to Pregabalin for Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathic Pain?

This systematic analysis reviewed the comparative efficacy of mirogabalin vs pregabalin for diabetic peripheral neuropathic pain.

Migraine Admission Differentially Affected by Race, Income

Race and income — both individually and combined — affect the incidence of migraine diagnosis on admission to the hospital.

Oral Atogepant Reduces Monthly Episodic Migraine Days

The primary efficacy endpoint was the change in the mean number of migraine days per month during the 12-week study period.

Trudhesa Nasal Spray Approved for Acute Treatment of Migraine

The approval is supported by data from the phase 3 STOP 301 study, which evaluated the safety and tolerability of Trudhesa in 354 adults with migraine.

Perioperative Acetaminophen Increases Pain Outcomes After Shoulder Surgery

Perioperative acetaminophen significantly decreases opioid consumption and results in improved overall pain control following primary rotator cuff repair.