Novel Class of Preventive Treatments for Migraine
Anti-calcitonin gene-related peptide monoclonal antibodies are the first approved pharmacologic treatments developed explicitly for the prevention of migraine.
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Effects of Puberty and Menstrual Cycle on Migraine During Puberty
Migraine attacks were more frequent in post-pubertal compared to pre-pubertal girls, with no observed difference in headache characteristics between the groups.
Sensory Function Compared Among Patients With Cluster, Migraine, and Tension-Type Headache
Researchers evaluated sensory function in the trigeminocervical region in patients with cluster headache, migraine headache, and tension-type headache.
Oral Formulation of Celecoxib Approved for Acute Migraine
The FDA has approved Elyxyb an oral solution formulation of celecoxib, for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura in adults.
Yoga as Adjuvant to Medical Therapy Improves Episodic Migraine
Yoga plus medical care is better than medical therapy alone for the treatment of episodic migraines.
Repetitive Multiple Cranial Nerve Blocks Effectively Prevent Chronic Migraine
Repetitive multiple cranial nerve blocks may offer a clinically meaningful benefit as a preventative measure in patients with chronic migraine.
Somatotopic Differences in Pain Modulation Found in Episodic Migraine
Study findings suggest that pain modulation may be impaired in patients with migraine in the headache-free interval, despite an unaffected sensory profile.
Fremanezumab Autoinjector Available for Migraine Prevention
Fremanezumab is now available in an autoinjector device for the preventive treatment of migraine in adults.
Clinical Features of Children Diagnosed With Status Migrainosus
Children, adolescents, and young adults with status migrainosus have distinct clinical features and an unfavorable short-term prognosis.
Repetitive Dosing of IV Valproate for Refractory Migraine Well Tolerated
Repetitive dosing with valproate sodium is safe, well tolerated, and possibly effective for managing headache in patients with chronic migraine.
Sleep Disturbances Not Consistently Linked to Migraine Headache
In patients with episodic migraines, the occurrence of a migraine headache does not consistently impact nighttime sleep.
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