Brandon May

Brandon May is a freelance medical writer and owner of May Medical Communications, LLC. He holds a BS in Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Houston. Throughout his career, he has written over 700 medical news articles across several different therapeutic areas. In addition to covering the medical news, Brandon also creates content for continuing medical education providers, hospitals, and pharmaceutical and medical device companies across the globe.

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Musculoskeletal Pain

ASIPP Releases Guidelines for Facet Joint Interventions

Brandon May

June 16, 2020

The ASIPP has published comprehensive, evidence-based guidelines for performing diagnostic and therapeutic facet joint interventions in the management of chronic spinal pain.

Neuropathic Pain

Diagnosis of Paraproteinemic Neuropathy Commonly Missed

Brandon May

June 12, 2020

The correct diagnosis of paraproteinemic neuropathy was missed in almost 1 in 5 patients in this study cohort.

Migraine & Headache

Changes in Brain Function Drive Preventative Effect of CBT on Migraine

Brandon May

June 9, 2020

The investigators observed greater brain activations in the frontal regions associated with cognitive regulation of pain after CBT.

Neuropathic Pain

Prognostic Factors Associated With Trigeminal Neuralgia in MS

Brandon May

May 29, 2020

Researchers sought to collect information on the characteristics of MS-related TN and on the frequency and type of medical/surgical treatments.

Migraine & Headache

Sensory Function Compared Among Patients With Cluster, Migraine, and Tension-Type Headache

Brandon May

May 26, 2020

Researchers evaluated sensory function in the trigeminocervical region in patients with cluster headache, migraine headache, and tension-type headache.

Migraine & Headache

Repetitive Multiple Cranial Nerve Blocks Effectively Prevent Chronic Migraine

Brandon May

May 8, 2020

Repetitive multiple cranial nerve blocks may offer a clinically meaningful benefit as a preventative measure in patients with chronic migraine.

Migraine & Headache

Somatotopic Differences in Pain Modulation Found in Episodic Migraine

Brandon May

May 1, 2020

Study findings suggest that pain modulation may be impaired in patients with migraine in the headache-free interval, despite an unaffected sensory profile.

Migraine & Headache

Repetitive Dosing of IV Valproate for Refractory Migraine Well Tolerated

Brandon May

April 17, 2020

Repetitive dosing with valproate sodium is safe, well tolerated, and possibly effective for managing headache in patients with chronic migraine.

General Pain

CoQ10 Supplementation Not Found to Relieve Statin-Associated Myalgia

Brandon May

April 16, 2020

Coenzyme Q10 supplementation was not found to improve statin therapy adherence or relieve associated muscle pain in patients with statin-associated myalgia.

Migraine & Headache

Sleep Disturbances Not Consistently Linked to Migraine Headache

Brandon May

April 14, 2020

In patients with episodic migraines, the occurrence of a migraine headache does not consistently impact nighttime sleep.

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