New Device for Treating Cluster Headaches Available
gammaCore, a hand-held device for treating episodic cluster headaches via mild electrical stimulation of the vagus nerve is now available in the United States.
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Trigeminal Neuralgia: Assessing Treatment Patterns to Improve Outcomes
In a 3-year period, 45% of patients with trigeminal neuralgia received at least 3 unique treatments.
Symptom Severity Increase Seen With Napping in Fibromyalgia
Napping is often used as a coping mechanism for people with fibromylagia.
Paretic Limbs May Get Some Help From Virtual Reality Gaming
Enhancements may have helped boost the confidence of participants.
MS Comorbidities May Influence Pain
People with MS who have comorbidities may be more likely to experience disruptive pain.
Oral Medications Don’t Improve Dose Adherence in Multiple Sclerosis
Another study suggests that a telehealth system could help objectively monitor dose adherence.
Treatment Decisions in Multiple Sclerosis Often Influenced By Finances
Insurance coverage can be the determining factor on whether a patient receives DMT or not.
Naltrexone May Help Address Methamphetamine Addiction
The drug helps to reduce the “high” that users experience from the drug.
FDA Approves Treatment for Pediatric Migraine
The therapy is approved for children 12 years and older with migraine with or without aura.
IBM’s Watson Helps Generate Personalized Cancer Treatment Plans
Watson can analyze and interpret genetic data in minutes — a process that normally takes physicians weeks to complete.
