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All the latest on topiramate
Several papers have been published over the past few months on the benefits of topiramate in preventing migraine. We summarise some of the key findings. » read more
Placebo is as effective as botox in relieving migraines
Despite media reports that suggest botox could be an effective way to prevent migraines, a new study reveals botox injections are no more effective than placebo. » read more
Hayfever and asthma sufferers more likely to have headache and migraine
Hayfever and asthma sufferers more likely to have headache and migraine Headache and migraine is 1.5 times more common in those with asthma, asthma-related symptoms, hayfever and chronic bronchitis, than in those without these conditions, according to a study of over 50,000 Norwegian adults in Headache. » read more
Harry Potter cursed with headache too!
It's a hard life being a boy wizard, even harder if you suffer from childhood headache. So, imagine how it must feel being Harry Potter. Dr Fred Sheftell and Dr Timothy Steiner (with the assistance of teenage Potter fan Hallie Thomas) have a good idea of just how headache has affected the young wizard, and report their findings in the latest issue of Headache. » read more
Headache is one of the top ten most disabling health problems, says new study
Almost 50 per cent of the world's population are affected by headache, making it one of the top ten most disabling global health problems, concludes a study in March's issue of Cephalalgia. » read more
Elderly people suffer migraine too
Migraine is most common in younger people, with a peak around puberty. A new review makes clear that, while it is less common in the older population, those over the age of 60 years of age also suffer » read more
Migraineurs more likely to have other medical problems
Other medical conditions, such as low blood pressure, allergy and psychiatric problems, are more common in people with migraine, concludes a Finnish study. » read more
Depression more common in women with chronic headaches
Women suffering chronic headaches, especially migraine, are more likely to be depressed and tired, according to a new study of over a thousand American women. » read more
Some migraineurs need at least a year of topiramate treatment
Topiramate is usually used for periods of three to six months for the prevention of migraine. However, a new Spanish study concludes almost 50% of migraineurs may need treatment for more than a year. » read more
Children with migraine more likely to have sleep and behaviour problems
Children with migraine are more likely to suffer sleep and behaviour problems than non-migraineur children. These problems were greater in those children with severe migraine. » read more
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