Opioid Use Common Among Patients With Migraine
Approximately one-third of patients with migraine reported using opioids to treat their symptoms, a practice that contrasts with current guidelines.
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Repetitive Multiple Cranial Nerve Blocks Offer Effective Prevention for Chronic Migraine
Repetitive multiple cranial nerve blocks may offer a clinically meaningful benefit as a preventative measure in patients with chronic migraine.
Sensory Function Compared Among Patients With Cluster, Migraine, and Tension-Type Headache
Researchers evaluated sensory function in the trigeminocervical region in patients with cluster headache, migraine headache, and tension-type headache.
Case Study: Pain and Swelling in the Knee
A man presents to the emergency department with a 3-day history of gradually worsening pain and swelling in his left knee.
Study Characterizes Somatotopically Specific Differences in Pain Modulation in Interictal Migraine Phase
Study findings suggest that pain modulation may be impaired in patients with migraine in the headache-free interval, despite an unaffected sensory profile.
Increasing Headache Day Frequency and Intensity Increases Risk of Additional Health Concerns
The presence of migraine and increasing headache pain intensity are associated with higher rates of anxiety, depression, inflammation, and sleep conditions, among other disorders.
AMA Releases Recommendations for Opioid Use Disorder, Pain During COVID-19
The AMA called for alterations for insurers, including terminating cost-sharing and prior authorization for chronic pain and OUD medications and removing restrictions on Medicaid preferred drug lists.
Smartphone Use and Headache: What’s the Link?
Researchers conducted a cross-sectional, hospital-based study to determine the association between smartphone use and worsening symptoms of migraine, chronic migraine, and tension-type headaches.
FDA Approves Nurtec ODT for Acute Treatment of Migraine
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Nurtec™ ODT (rimegepant; Biohaven) for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura in adults.
Author Conflicts of Interest May Influence Cannabidiol Conclusions
Supportive conclusions seen in more studies with vs without CBD-related industry funding.
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