Copyright 2009 Medical News Today Latest Headache / Migraine News From Medical News Today. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/sections/headache-migraine/ admin@medicalnewstoday.com (MNT Admin) editors@medicalnewstoday.com (MNT Editors) en-us Fri, 27 Nov 2009 06:00:00 PST http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/172387.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/172387.php Cluster headaches (also used in singular: headache), also nicknamed suicide headaches, occur several times a day, they come on unexpectedly, do not last long, and are generally very painful. The pain is usually intense, and sometimes only on one side of the head. Frequently, the sufferer also feels pain around the eye. A cluster-headache sufferer can wake up during the night because of the pain. Often, this occurs at the same time each night. Headache / Migraine Thu, 26 Nov 2009 01:00:00 PST http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/172193.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/172193.php Angst could be more than a rite of passage for insecure teenagers, according to a study published in The Journal of Pain. Researchers from the Université de Montréal, the Sainte-Justine University Hospital Center and McGill University have discovered that insecure adolescents experience more intense pain in the form of frequent headaches, abdominal pain and joint pain. These teens are also more likely to be depressed than peers with secure attachments. Dr. Pain / Anesthetics Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/171074.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/171074.php Pooling results from 21 studies, involving 622,381 men and women, researchers at Johns Hopkins have affirmed that migraine headaches are associated with more than twofold higher chances of the most common kind of stroke: those occurring when blood supply to the brain is suddenly cut off by the buildup of plaque or a blood clot. The risk for those with migraines is 2.3 times those without, according to calculations from the Johns Hopkins team, to be presented Nov. Headache / Migraine Mon, 02 Nov 2009 01:00:00 PST http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/169450.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/169450.php Inflammatory response of brain cells - as indicated by a molecular imaging technique - could tell researchers more about why certain neurologic disorders, such as migraine headaches and psychosis in schizophrenic patients, occur and provide insight into how to best treat them, according to two studies published in the November issue of The Journal of Nuclear Medicine. Schizophrenia Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/169056.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/169056.php A migraine with aura occurs when temporary visual or sensory disturbances are experienced before or during a migraine headache. A study just published on bmj.com reports that migraine with aura is associated with a twofold increased risk of stroke. Further risk factors for stroke among patients with migraine are being a woman, being young, being a smoker, and using contraceptives containing estrogen. Headache / Migraine Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:00:00 PST http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/168901.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/168901.php 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 on bmj.com today. Further risk factors for stroke among patients with migraine are being a woman, being young, being a smoker, and using oestrogen containing contraceptives. Headache / Migraine Wed, 28 Oct 2009 01:00:00 PST http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/168906.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/168906.php On the publication of research in the British Medical Journal looking at the links between migraine and an increased risk of stroke, Ellen Mason, Cardiac Nurse at the British Heart Foundation said: 'This review clarifies that it is only migraine with aura - a migraine with temporary visual and sensory disturbances that is linked to increased risk of having a stroke. Headache / Migraine Mon, 26 Oct 2009 01:00:00 PST http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/168646.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/168646.php The disability from migraine headaches is an enormous health burden affecting over 30 million Americans. In newly released research, 79 migraine sufferers were followed for at least five years after having undergone detection of migraine "trigger sites" and surgery. The new data finds promising outcomes for treating trigger sites surgically for migraine headaches resulting in elimination of pain for those afflicted with the condition. Headache / Migraine Fri, 23 Oct 2009 03:00:00 PST http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/168424.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/168424.php Zogenix, Inc. ("Zogenix"), a privately held pharmaceutical company, and Astellas Pharma US, Inc. ("Astellas") announced that positive results from two clinical studies of new SUMAVEL DosePro (sumatriptan injection) needle-free delivery system will be published in the November 2009 issue of Headache. SUMAVEL DosePro, was recently approved by the FDA to treat acute migraine, with or without aura, and cluster headache. Headache / Migraine Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/168213.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/168213.php The Plastic Surgery Center announced that a 57-year-old Plainfield man reports he is free of constant headache pain after undergoing a new cutting edge nerve procedure to permanently eliminate pain caused by migraines. The procedure was performed by plastic and reconstructive surgeon Dr. Matthew Kaufman, of the Plastic Surgery Center in New Jersey on August 4, 2009. The surgery was performed on Mr. Headache / Migraine Wed, 21 Oct 2009 06:00:00 PST http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/168160.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/168160.php Researchers say antiepilectic drug treatments administered when the brain is developing appear to trigger schizophrenia-like behavior in animal models. In humans, having a history of seizures in infancy is a significant risk factor for development of schizophrenia later in life, but it is not known whether the elevated risk is due to seizures themselves, or from side effects antiepileptic drug (AED) treatment. Schizophrenia Mon, 19 Oct 2009 04:00:00 PST http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/167842.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/167842.php Migraine sufferers, beware. You may be more prone to an alcohol-induced headache after a night of drinking, according to researchers from the Jefferson Headache Center. The research will be presented at Neuroscience 2009, the Annual Meeting of the Society for Neuroscience, in Chicago. Until now, studying the mechanism behind migraine and other forms of recurrent headaches has not been possible in an animal model, according to Michael Oshinsky, Ph.D. Headache / Migraine Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/166746.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/166746.php APP Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Fresenius Kabi Pharmaceuticals Holding, Inc., (NASDAQ: APCVZ) announced today that it has received approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market Sumatriptan Succinate Injection, USP, in two dosage strengths. Sumatriptan Succinate Injection is therapeutically equivalent to the reference-listed drug Imitrex®, which is marketed by the innovator GlaxoSmithKline. Headache / Migraine Wed, 16 Sep 2009 01:00:00 PST http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/164023.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/164023.php For several years, researchers have been interested in the value of Theobroma cacao in treating a variety of disorders. A new study presented at the International Headache Society's 14th International Headache Congress hosted by the American Headache Society (AHS) in Philadelphia, has provided the first evidence for the value of cocoa as a dietary supplement in repressing inflammatory responses within the trigeminal ganglia which are thought to play a role in migraine. Headache / Migraine Wed, 16 Sep 2009 01:00:00 PST http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/164024.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/164024.php A systematic review and meta-analysis of case-control and cohort studies finds that patients with migraine with aura have a two-fold increased risk for ischemic stroke compared to non-migraineurs. This association does not appear among migraineurs without aura[i]. Migraine with aura is often characterized by visual disturbances such as flashes of light, zigzagging patterns or even blind spots, which are then followed by a migraine attack. Headache / Migraine Wed, 16 Sep 2009 01:00:00 PST http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/164026.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/164026.php Employees who go to work with a migraine or stay on the job when they get an attack may be less productive than if they stayed home, according to a new study presented at the 2009 International Headache Congress (IHC) in Philadelphia, hosted by the American Headache Society (AHS). Headache / Migraine Wed, 16 Sep 2009 01:00:00 PST http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/164027.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/164027.php Four separate studies[i] representing the findings of clinical trials in the U.S., Canada and Europe have confirmed the value of onabotulinumtoxinA in treating and preventing chronic migraine in adults. These studies found that treatment with botulinum toxin type A was associated with significantly fewer headache days, less headache-related disability, and significantly improved quality of life. Headache / Migraine Mon, 07 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/163113.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/163113.php The Migraine Research Foundation (MRF), the only nonprofit organization devoted solely to funding migraine research, has announced the winners of the 2009 research grants. This year's grantees will explore such important areas as pediatric migraine, the genetic association between migraine and cardiovascular events, and why opioids enhance migraine pain. Headache / Migraine Thu, 03 Sep 2009 06:00:00 PST http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/162898.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/162898.php NovaDel Pharma Inc. (NYSE AMEX: NVD) announced that an article titled "Rapid Oral Transmucosal Absorption of Sumatriptan, and Pharmacodynamics in Acute Migraine" was published online on June 22, 2009 in the peer-reviewed journal Headache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain. NovaDel conducted two clinical trials evaluating sumatriptan administered via its oral spray drug delivery technology. Headache / Migraine Thu, 03 Sep 2009 01:00:00 PST http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/162747.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/162747.php SAGE, the world's leading independent academic and professional publisher is delighted to announce a new agreement with the International Headache Society (IHS) to publish their official journal, Cephalalgia. Now in its 29th volume, Cephalalgia provides an international forum for original research papers, review articles and short communications on all aspects of headache. Headache / Migraine Sat, 29 Aug 2009 01:00:00 PST http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/162297.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/162297.php As children and teens begin school again, they are more susceptible to the pain and discomfort of headaches and migraines. The change in schedule, new teachers, new friends and schoolwork can increase stress and consequently, increase headaches. Doctors at Nationwide Children's Hospital say there are some steps parents can take to help prevent the onset of their headaches during this hectic time of year. Headache / Migraine Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/161255.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/161255.php Aspirin, or acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) is a salicylate drug, and is generally used as an analgesic (something that relieves pain without producing anesthesia or loss of consciousness) for minor aches and pains, to reduce fever (an antipyretic), and also as an anti-inflammatory drug. Aspirin has also become increasingly popular as an antiplatelet - used to prevent blood clot formation - in long-term low doses to prevent heart attacks and strokes in high risk patients. Pain / Anesthetics Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/161071.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/161071.php Ibuprofen is an NSAID (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug) that is commonly used for the relief of symptoms of arthritis, fever, primary dysmenorrhea (menstrual pains), and as an analgesic (a medication given to reduce pain without resulting in loss of consciousness). Ibuprofen also has an antiplatelet effect (protects from blood clots), though less than aspirin. Pain / Anesthetics Tue, 18 Aug 2009 01:00:00 PST http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/160911.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/160911.php Family quarrels and a lack of free time can promote headaches in children. This is what Jennifer Gassmann and her coauthors concluded in their study on risk factors, which appears in the current issue of the Deutsches Arzteblatt International (Dtsch Arztebl Int 2009; 106[31-32]: 509-16). Headache / Migraine Fri, 14 Aug 2009 02:00:00 PST http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/160664.php http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/160664.php People who consume high amounts of caffeine each day are more likely to suffer occasional headaches than those with low caffeine consumption, a team of researchers at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) reports in a study recently published in the Journal of Headache Pain. Headache / Migraine