Can losing weight via bariatric surgery or behavioral intervention improve migraine frequency and indices of severity? Authors of a new study sought to find the answer. Read their results here.
Can losing weight via bariatric surgery or behavioral intervention improve migraine frequency and indices of severity? Authors of a new study sought to find the answer. Read their results here.
Migraine used to be widely considered primarily a vascular disorder, but this belief has evolved over the years. How would you now classify migraine? Submit your input by taking our poll.
Migraine used to be widely considered primarily a vascular disorder, but this belief has evolved over the years. How would you now classify migraine? Submit your input by taking our poll.
Researchers investigated the effect of shift work on headache, as well as whether the association between shift work and headache could be explained by potential mediators such as perceived stress and poor sleep.
Researchers investigated the effect of shift work on headache, as well as whether the association between shift work and headache could be explained by potential mediators such as perceived stress and poor sleep.
To gain a deeper knowledge of the association between headache and ischemic stroke, authors of a new study reviewed current literature that had examined the prevalence and characteristics of new-onset poststroke headache.
To gain a deeper knowledge of the association between headache and ischemic stroke, authors of a new study reviewed current literature that had examined the prevalence and characteristics of new-onset poststroke headache.
The American Academy of Neurology and American Headache Society’s guidelines on acute treatment of pediatric migraine includes recommendations on how to avoid medication overuse. Test your knowledge of the guidelines by taking our pop quiz.
The American Academy of Neurology and American Headache Society’s guidelines on acute treatment of pediatric migraine includes recommendations on how to avoid medication overuse. Test your knowledge of the guidelines by taking our pop quiz.
Jessica Ailani, MD, answers our questions about new developments in therapeutics and technology, as well as overcoming the challenges of diagnosing and treating migraine.
Jessica Ailani, MD, answers our questions about new developments in therapeutics and technology, as well as overcoming the challenges of diagnosing and treating migraine.
Test your knowledge of the American Academy of Neurology/American Headache Society's Practice Guideline Update: Acute Treatment of Migraine in Children and Adolescents. See if you can answer this question correctly!
Test your knowledge of the American Academy of Neurology/American Headache Society's Practice Guideline Update: Acute Treatment of Migraine in Children and Adolescents. See if you can answer this question correctly!
In July, Teva announced positive results in a phase 3 trial of migraine medication Ajovy (fremanezumab) for children and adolescents, making it the first anti-CGRP (calcitonin gene-related peptide) monoclonal antibody to be effective in this...
In July, Teva announced positive results in a phase 3 trial of migraine medication Ajovy (fremanezumab) for children and adolescents, making it the first anti-CGRP (calcitonin gene-related peptide) monoclonal antibody to be effective in this...
The calcitonin gene-related peptide inhibitor atogepant reduced monthly migraine and headache days, as well as days using pain medication, in patients with chronic migraine with and without acute medication overuse.
The calcitonin gene-related peptide inhibitor atogepant reduced monthly migraine and headache days, as well as days using pain medication, in patients with chronic migraine with and without acute medication overuse.
In episodic migraine, patients treated with erenumab were 6 times more likely to achieve 50% or greater reduction in monthly migraine days, compared to ongoing treatment with nonspecific oral migraine preventive medications (OMPMs). Results...
In episodic migraine, patients treated with erenumab were 6 times more likely to achieve 50% or greater reduction in monthly migraine days, compared to ongoing treatment with nonspecific oral migraine preventive medications (OMPMs). Results...
Poor perceived sleep and decreased energy the day before were each associated with increased risk of having a migraine in the morning. Researchers published the study results in Neurology.
Poor perceived sleep and decreased energy the day before were each associated with increased risk of having a migraine in the morning. Researchers published the study results in Neurology.
Heavy secondhand smoke (SHS) exposure could increase risk of severe headaches or migraines in people who have never smoked, according to a cross-sectional study published in the journal Headache.
Heavy secondhand smoke (SHS) exposure could increase risk of severe headaches or migraines in people who have never smoked, according to a cross-sectional study published in the journal Headache.
Azurity Pharmaceuticals Inc. is recalling 2220 bottles of Eprontia oral solution. According to the January 10, 2024, US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Enforcement Report, samples of the drug tested out of specification for an impurity...
Azurity Pharmaceuticals Inc. is recalling 2220 bottles of Eprontia oral solution. According to the January 10, 2024, US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Enforcement Report, samples of the drug tested out of specification for an impurity...
An analysis of genetic data from more than 1.3 million people has revealed new biological pathways associated with migraine that could potentially be targeted for drug development.
An analysis of genetic data from more than 1.3 million people has revealed new biological pathways associated with migraine that could potentially be targeted for drug development.
The risk of peripheral auditory deficits are higher in patients with migraine/headache disorders, Parkinson disease, and multiple sclerosis than in healthy individuals, according to a systematic review published in Frontiers in Neurology.
The risk of peripheral auditory deficits are higher in patients with migraine/headache disorders, Parkinson disease, and multiple sclerosis than in healthy individuals, according to a systematic review published in Frontiers in Neurology.
Menstrual migraine (MM) was found to have different clinical characteristics than non-menstrual migraine (non-MM), indicating a need to revisit diagnostic criteria, according to a recent case-control study published in JAMA Network Open.
Menstrual migraine (MM) was found to have different clinical characteristics than non-menstrual migraine (non-MM), indicating a need to revisit diagnostic criteria, according to a recent case-control study published in JAMA Network Open.
Nearly half of patients with refractory chronic migraine interviewed about their use of intranasal ketamine considered the treatment “very effective,” and more than two-thirds said it improved their quality of life.
Nearly half of patients with refractory chronic migraine interviewed about their use of intranasal ketamine considered the treatment “very effective,” and more than two-thirds said it improved their quality of life.
In July, Teva announced positive results in a phase 3 trial of migraine medication Ajovy (fremanezumab) for children and adolescents, making it the first anti-CGRP (calcitonin gene-related peptide) monoclonal antibody to be effective in this...
In July, Teva announced positive results in a phase 3 trial of migraine medication Ajovy (fremanezumab) for children and adolescents, making it the first anti-CGRP (calcitonin gene-related peptide) monoclonal antibody to be effective in this...
Compared with moderate-dose therapy, high-dose statin therapy in patients with mild ischemic stroke did not decrease the risk of stroke recurrence and was associated with an increased risk of intracranial hemorrhage over 12 months.
Compared with moderate-dose therapy, high-dose statin therapy in patients with mild ischemic stroke did not decrease the risk of stroke recurrence and was associated with an increased risk of intracranial hemorrhage over 12 months.
Regardless of their neurologic condition, patients rated outpatient teleneurology appointments as highly acceptable, according to a study published in the Journal of Neurology.
Regardless of their neurologic condition, patients rated outpatient teleneurology appointments as highly acceptable, according to a study published in the Journal of Neurology.
The US FDA approved an indication expansion for the gene therapy Elevidys (delandistrogene moxeparvovec-rokl) to include patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) with a confirmed mutation in the DMD gene who are nonambulatory and 4...
The US FDA approved an indication expansion for the gene therapy Elevidys (delandistrogene moxeparvovec-rokl) to include patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) with a confirmed mutation in the DMD gene who are nonambulatory and 4...
Backward walking speed reserve, or the difference between an individual’s preferred and maximal backward walking speed, was associated with disease severity in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS).
Backward walking speed reserve, or the difference between an individual’s preferred and maximal backward walking speed, was associated with disease severity in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS).
VYVGART Hytrulo (efgartigimod alfa/hyaluronidase) was recently approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of adults with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP).
VYVGART Hytrulo (efgartigimod alfa/hyaluronidase) was recently approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of adults with chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP).
Male individuals who engage in moderate physical activity and fitness may lower their risk for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) later in life, according to study findings published in Neurology.
Male individuals who engage in moderate physical activity and fitness may lower their risk for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) later in life, according to study findings published in Neurology.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved Wakix (pitolisant) for the treatment of excessive daytime sleepiness in pediatric patients 6 years and older with narcolepsy, US maker Harmony Biosciences announced.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved Wakix (pitolisant) for the treatment of excessive daytime sleepiness in pediatric patients 6 years and older with narcolepsy, US maker Harmony Biosciences announced.
Chronic loneliness was associated with higher stroke risk, independent of other factors, according to recent prospective cohort study results published in eClinicalMedicine.
Chronic loneliness was associated with higher stroke risk, independent of other factors, according to recent prospective cohort study results published in eClinicalMedicine.
The calcitonin gene-related peptide inhibitor atogepant reduced monthly migraine and headache days, as well as days using pain medication, in patients with chronic migraine with and without acute medication overuse.
The calcitonin gene-related peptide inhibitor atogepant reduced monthly migraine and headache days, as well as days using pain medication, in patients with chronic migraine with and without acute medication overuse.
Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Caregiver Connections, Shared Decision Making, and Patient Resources
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Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer Disease: Efficacy and Safety Data
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Emerging Treatments for Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Mechanisms of Action
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Current Treatment Limitations and Clinical Needs in Early Alzheimer’s Disease
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