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Researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, have reported that exposure to light can cause migraine sufferers to experience changes in mood and negatively impact a range of physiological parameters including heart rate, breathing, fatigue, nausea and congestion. The findings advance...
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A meta-analysis led by B. Lee Peterlin, DO, at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine concludes that both excessive weight and underweight conditions are associated with increased risk for migraine headache. The analysis examined 12 studies of body mass index (BMI) and migraine incidence...
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The connection between migraine headache and dopamine levels has been a poorly understood area of therapy and research, although patients undergoing a migraine attack may often be administered dopamine antagonists to smooth fluctuations in dopamine levels and lessen the headache pain. New research...
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Conclusions from a preliminary study suggest that a recently developed wireless electrical stimulation device provides relief of pain from migraine that is comparable to that achieved by triptan medications. The device was developed by Theranica, Ltd., an Israeli-based maker of neuromodulation...
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Evidence based biobehavioral therapies, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and biobehavioral training are indicated for a variety of chronic pain conditions, including fibromyalgia and migraine headache. Dr. Buse, a psychologist, researcher and professor of medicine, outlines what primary...
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During this session, we will discuss migraine, specifically migraine with aura. Types of migrainous auras will be shown, and we will "deep dive" into the Alice in Wonderland Syndrome, a very specific and rare migrainous aura. Also to be discussed: evidence based medicine treatments to abort...
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There is strong evidence supporting the use of biobehavioral therapies for chronic pain conditions including fibromyalgia, migraine, and other forms of severe headache. Evidence based behavioral medicine treatments include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and biobehavioral training. These...
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The Chronic Migraine Education Program (CMEP) gives frontline practitioners a bird’s eye view of chronic migraine. It introduces concepts about diagnosis, on risk factors, of what to watch out for patients who may have frequent episodic migraine and the risk factors for conversion to chronic...
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The American Headache Society delivered its Comprehensive Migraine Education Program as a component of the curriculum at PAINWeek. In this segment, a faculty participant summarizes the objectives and content of the program, and key points for practitioners and patients in the management of chronic...
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An examination of the pathophysiology of the migraine visual aura, affecting some 15 to 20% of migraineurs. Dr. Jay discusses common aura types and the impact on patients who experience visual aura.