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.

All articles by Brandon May

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Regulatory Issues

End-of-Life Care of Similar Quality Between Racial Groups

Brandon May

October 24, 2017

Although no significant racial differences exist in the quality of end-of-life care in the US, the overall quality of care does require improvement.

Migraine & Headache

Nasal Sumatriptan Results in Faster Migraine Pain Relief

Brandon May

October 23, 2017

Nasal administration of sumatriptan powder in patients with migraine results in quicker reductions in pain intensity and migraine-related disability compared with oral sumatriptan.

PAINWeek 2017

Survey Finds Teens Divided on Beliefs and Attitudes of Prescription Drug Abuse

Brandon May

October 20, 2017

A survey sought to clarify teens’ perceptions of recreational use of prescription drugs.

businessman closes eyes and pinches nose due to headache

Migraine & Headache

HIV-Positive Patients Experience Frequent Headaches

Brandon May

October 20, 2017

A large proportion of HIV-positive patients experience frequent headaches that often impact their quality of life.

Treatments

Dexamethasone May Be an Effective Adjunct Analgesic for Labor Pain

Brandon May

October 19, 2017

Intravenous dexamethasone may represent an effective analgesic strategy during labor and result in drug dose sparing of both levobupivacaine and fentanyl.

Arthritis

Vibrating Gloves Significantly Reduce Osteoarthritis-Related Hand Pain

Brandon May

October 18, 2017

Gloves with small vibrating motors may safely reduce hand pain among women with osteoarthritis during and after use.

Neuropathic Pain

Neuroinflammation in Neuropathic Pain Indicated by Elevated Levels of Proinflammatory Chemokines in CSF

Brandon May

October 17, 2017

Patients with neuropathic pain have elevated levels of a set of pro-inflammatory chemokines compared with healthy individuals, suggesting ongoing neuroinflammation.

A new study found that certain lifestyle factors are linked to restless leg syndrome.

Treatments

Restless Leg Syndrome Responsiveness to Rotigotine, Gabapentin Enacarbil, and Pregabalin

Brandon May

October 16, 2017

The dopaminergic medication rotigotine and the α-2-δ ligands gabapentin enacarbil and pregabalin provide similar treatment effects for patients with restless leg syndrome.

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Migraine & Headache

Occipital Nerve Stimulation Suitable for Intractable Primary Headaches

Brandon May

October 11, 2017

Occipital nerve stimulation is an effective treatment option for chronic headache and leads to a better response rate in short-lasting unilateral neuralgiform headaches compared with chronic migraine.

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Migraine & Headache

Nurse and Physician Intervention Improves Quality of Life for Migraine Patients

Brandon May

October 11, 2017

A multidisciplinary medical approach to headache treatment by physicians and nurses can significantly improve quality of life in patients with migraines.

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