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Overuse of narcotics and barbiturates may make migraine worse

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created Nov 19, 2008 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

A team of researchers led by investigators at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University has determined that certain commonly-prescribed medications may have the unintended consequence of increasing the ...





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Study reviews health risks, economic burden of migraine

Medicine & Health / Health

created Feb 02, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 0

A new study published in Value in Health reviews the economic burden of migraine in the U.S. and recent clinical findings of the health risks of this neurological condition. This study traces the history of economic articl ...


Study shows that exercise reduces migraine suffering

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created Mar 26, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

While physical exercise has been shown to trigger migraine headaches among sufferers, a new study describes an exercise program that is well tolerated by patients. The findings show that the program decreased the frequency ...


Does gene show link between migraine and stroke or heart attacks?

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created Feb 16, 2009 | popularity 3 / 5 (1) | comments 0

New research looks at whether a gene variant may affect the link between migraine and stroke or heart attacks. The study is published in the February 17, 2009, print issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academ ...


The evolution of migraine from episodic headache to chronic disorder

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created May 26, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Patients living with migraine have strong reason for new optimism concerning a positive future. Two review articles and an accompanying editorial, "The Future of Migraine: Beyond Just Another Pill," in the current issue of ...


Research: Migraine increases stroke risk

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created Oct 28, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Migraine with aura (temporary visual or sensory disturbances before or during a migraine headache) is associated with a twofold increased risk of stroke, finds a study published in the British Medical Journal today. Further ...


Closure of patent foramen ovale may benefit migraine sufferers

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created Feb 17, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Reducing the frequency and severity of disabling migraines is crucial for quality of life. A new study, published in the February 2009 issue of JACC: Cardiovascular Interventions, finds significant improvement of migraine follow ...


Safe exercise for migraine sufferers

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created Apr 16, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Many patients who suffer from migraines avoid taking aerobic exercise because they are afraid that the physical activity may bring on a serious migraine attack. Researchers at the Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, ...


Have migraine? Bigger waistline may be linked

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created Feb 12, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Overweight people who are between the ages of 20 and 55 may have a higher risk of experiencing migraine headaches, according to a study released today that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology's 61st Annual ...


Migraines increase stroke risk during pregnancy

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created Mar 10, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Women who suffer migraines are at an increased risk of stroke during pregnancy as well as other vascular conditions such as heart disease, high blood pressure and blood clots, concludes a study published on bmj.com today.


Migraine mice exhibit enhanced excitatory transmission at cortical synapses

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created Mar 11, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

New research is unraveling the complex brain mechanisms associated with disabling migraine headaches. The study, published by Cell Press in the March 12th issue of the journal Neuron, reveals that perturbation of the delica ...



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