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Older Migraine Drugs More Effective Than Newer Ones, Analysis Suggests

Triptans are efficacious and underused, researchers say

Sep 18, 2024
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Novel Agent Reduces Monthly Migraine Days

Investigational Lu AG09222 met primary end point in proof-of-concept trial

Sep 04, 2024
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Ubrogepant in Migraine Prodrome Helps Patients Return to Normal Function Sooner

But not everyone can reliably identify prodrome events, notes expert

Aug 28, 2024
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No New Safety Signals Seen With Migraine Prevention Drug

At 48 weeks, atogepant showed consistent safety profile and efficacy

Apr 16, 2024
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Space Flights Provoke Tension Headaches, Migraine

Headache episodes during long space travel more common than previously thought

Mar 13, 2024
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Triptans Warrant Their Current Contraindication, Analysis Suggests

Acute migraine drugs raised ischemic event odds for people with underlying risk factors

Feb 06, 2024
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Sleep, Energy Levels Linked With Next-Day Headaches

Anxiety, depression, stress as headache predictors were superseded by sleep changes

Jan 24, 2024
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ED Visits for Migraine More Likely in Rural Areas

Physical isolation and lack of specialty care may play a role

Dec 07, 2023
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Common Headaches May Be Pains in the Neck

Imaging links inflammation to migraine and tension headaches

Nov 29, 2023
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COVID Vaccine, Infection May Affect Migraine Course Slightly

Researchers compared headache diary data before and after vaccination or infection

Oct 04, 2023
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Oral Agent Shows Promise in Treatment-Resistant Migraine

Gepant reduced number of monthly migraine days

Apr 20, 2023
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Cluster Headache, Migraine Linked to Circadian System

Findings may influence treatment approaches for some patients

Mar 29, 2023
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Cluster Headache Hits Women Harder, but Is Often Misdiagnosed

Awareness of sex differences in symptoms, triggers may increase diagnosis and treatment in women

Dec 21, 2022
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Ultra-High-Res MRI Highlights Migraine Brain Changes

Patients had significant changes in perivascular spaces

Dec 01, 2022
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