Tag: Migraine
Fremanezumab, Erenumab Effective in Treatment of Migraine
Fremanezumab effective in chronic migraine; erenumab beneficial for episodic migraine
ASA: Botox Injections Beneficial for Migraine in Children
Statistically significant changes in migraine intensity, frequency, duration from pre- to post-therapy
ASA: Ketamine Infusions May Relieve Pain in Migraine
Least pain on day 4, achieved at mean ketamine rates of 30.8±3.6 mg/hr less than maximum dose
IV Prochlorperazine Beats IV Hydromorphone for Migraine
IV hydromorphone much less effective for migraine treatment in the emergency department
Opioids Often Prescribed Unnecessarily for Migraine
And many patients may not be getting recommended medications
Polymorphism in rs4343 of ACE Gene Linked to Migraine
Odds ratio of migraine 4.17 for G/G versus A/A, A/G polymorphism in angiotensin I converting enzyme
Several New Medications in the Pipeline to Prevent Migraine
New injectable drugs work by targeting calcitonin gene-related peptide
Researchers Target Zolmitriptan Dosing for Pediatric Migraine
Study supports body-weight dosing of 5.0 mg and 2.5 mg for children >50 kg and <50 kg, respectively
Riboflavin Shows Positive Effect for Migraine in Adults
Data from five clinical trials show consistent positive therapeutic effect in adults
Overweight, Underweight Both Tied to Migraines
Obese people 27 percent more likely to have migraines; underweight 13 percent more likely
