Another reason not to use opioids for migraine
A study suggests the agents raise the risk of ischaemic stroke in seniors compared with triptans.
Tag: Neurology – Headache
Headache ED presentations by seniors ‘often serious’
Nearly one in five visits by over-75s for non-traumatic headache turn out to be linked to an underlying condition, researchers say.
How COVID-19 impacts migraine patients
Almost half of migraine patients have had more frequent headaches in the pandemic: Sydney survey.
Omega-3 rich diet may cut migraines: study
The reduction in pain reduction is similar to that provided by medications, US trial authors say.
Pregnancy complications more likely for women with migraine: study
This group of patients tend to have more comorbidities and emergency hospital visits, researchers find.
How to make your migraine patients ‘eternally grateful’
Neurologist shares best practice diagnosis and management techniques
Subsidy for CGRP inhibitor ‘a milestone’
Thousands of patients are expected to benefit, a neurologist says.
Bariatric surgery effective for idiopathic intracranial hypertension: study
The study, albeit small, is the first randomised controlled trial on weight loss for the condition, authors say.
Sleep-ins linked to fewer migraines in teens
Later school start times may benefit adolescents with migraines, US study shows.
Prednisone can help prevent episodic cluster headache
'This is the study that everyone's been waiting for,' says study author.
