Migraine and Headache

MIGRAINE AND HEADACHE

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Headache in the ED: Overview and Expert Interview

May 10, 2019

Researchers found data that showed, after consultation with an expert, optimal prevention of migraine headaches for patients who present in the emergency department includes both antiseizure medications, specifically, divalproex sodium, sodium valproate, or topiramate, and β-blockers, namely, metoprolol, propranolol, and timolol. In addition, triptans are suggested, as well as antidepressants, amitriptyline, and venlafaxine.

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Central Sensitization May Occur in Cluster Headache

Gary Rothbard

Individuals with vs without cluster headache were found to have lower cranial and extracranial pressure pain thresholds, indicating central sensitization.

Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome and Benign Paroxysmal Torticollis May Lead to Primary Headache

Virginia Schad

Cyclic vomiting syndrome (CVS) and benign paroxysmal torticollis (BPT) during infancy are associated with a high risk for developing headache later in life.

Substance Use Disorder May Be Associated With Higher Prevalence of Cluster Headache

Tyler Rice

The prevalence of cluster headache may be higher in individuals with a substance use disorder than in the general population.

Quality Improvement Strategies Benefit Care Delivery in Pediatric Headache

Clinical Pain Advisor Contributing Writer

Although it may be difficult to demonstrate improved patient outcomes, quality improvement efforts using team-based strategies and electronic medical record integration can improve performance on headache quality measures.

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Childhood Traumas, Stress Affect Outcomes of Detox Therapy for Chronic Migraine

Sheila Jacobs

Investigators found data that show that emotional childhood traumas are linked to prolonged medication overuse.

Patients With Migraine Value Favorable Drug Delivery, Efficacy, Tolerability

Clinical Pain Advisor Contributing Writer

Patients with migraine prefer preventive migraine treatments that have improved efficacy, greater tolerability, and lower risk for adverse events (AE), according to a study published in Headache. Investigators analyzed a web-based discrete-choice experiment survey to find patients’ preferences for preventive migraine treatment. Patients with migraine (N=300) were asked to choose between pairs of hypothetical preventive…