Theranica Seeking Participants for Clinical Trial
The National Headache Foundation is providing the below information on this study as a public service to its members. Theranica is currently conducting a clinical study with Nerivio Migra, a drug-free...
View ArticleThe Value of Research and Prevention in Addressing the Societal Burden of...
This was originally posted on researchamerica.org. Jaime Sanders has suffered from migraines since she was eight-years-old. Despite her chronic pain, she has “always managed to find the strength and...
View ArticleTowards a Core Outcome Set for Headache Clinical Trials (COSH): An...
The National Headache Foundation is providing the below information on this study as a public service to its members. Understanding the way in which headaches affect people and the potential benefits...
View ArticleMyths Surrounding Headache and Migraine
There are a lot of headache myths out there. The National Headache Foundation has all the information you need to and can dispel many of these myths. Learn why your headaches are likely not sinus...
View ArticleReader’s Mail: Stopping Medication Overuse Headache
Q. How can I stop medication overuse headaches? I try to hold off on my medication, but I can’t stand the pain. A. There is no simple way of doing this. However, how often these acute agents can be...
View ArticleCurelator Presents Misconceptions on Migraine Triggers
Curelator Headache presented new data at the American Headache Society (AHS) 59th Scientific Meeting in June 2017 that shows some common migraine triggers may be misunderstood. One presentation at the...
View ArticleOpioids Should Be Avoided for Individuals with Migraine Who Come to Emergency...
New research supports avoiding the use of opioids for patients who come to the emergency department (ED) with migraine. The study, which was presented at the American Headache Society (AHS) 59th...
View ArticleReader’s Mail: How does Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation Work for...
Q. Is there any information on using a Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation (TENS) unit for occipital headaches? Does it work?A. Transcutaneous Electric Nerve Stimulation, or TENS can be an...
View ArticleMindfulness Provides Benefits for Individuals with Chronic Migraine Linked...
Research has suggested mindfulness may be useful for individuals with migraine or other headache disorders. A study published in the Journal of Headache and Pain expands on this theory and shows...
View ArticleMigraines Keeping You Down: A Migraine Prevention Study is Enrolling Now
The National Headache Foundation is providing the below information on this study as a public service to its members. Are your migraines keeping you down? A research study testing an investigational...
View ArticleEducational Webinar: Tips for Preparing Your Headache-Prone Child to Go Back...
REGISTER NOW! For children with headache or migraine, going back to school can mean an increase in the triggers they face. Join Sarah Rahal, MD as she hosts a discussion about children with headache or...
View ArticleWalk/Run for Headache and Migraine Research on October 7
On October 7, the National Headache Foundation is joining Miles for Migraine and Runnin’ for Research to raise awareness for headache and migraine. Across the country, individuals will be walking and...
View ArticleStripes May Trigger Brain Activity Responsible for Migraine
Studies in the U.S. and the Netherlands may have identified another trigger for individuals with migraine. These new studies suggest that stripes can trigger activity in the brain that can be...
View ArticleCaloric Vestibular Stimulation Reduces Number of Migraine Days
The application of a warm stimulus inside the ear, a caloric vestibular stimulator, reduced migraine days, according to a recent study. The randomized, controlled trial showed individuals receiving...
View ArticleStigma of Migraine Has Impact on Outcomes
The symptoms of migraine can be difficult for anyone, but the stigma associated with the disease may also be negatively affecting their health. According to a presentation at the 27th Annual Stowe...
View ArticleTreatment of Subclinical Hypothyroidism May Help Individuals’ Migraine
Patients with migraine and subclinical hypothyroidism may see an improvement in their migraine if they receive thyroid treatment, according to a recent study. The research shows that these individuals...
View ArticleReader’s Mail: Are Arthritis and Headache Connected?
Q. Is there a connection between arthritis and a constant headache? I have a constant headache behind my eyes and in the back of my neck. It has gotten so much worse as I’ve gotten older and I’ve had...
View ArticleBoard of Directors – Sarah Rahal, M.D.
Dr. Rahal is an Assistant Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai. She is a board-certified pediatric neurologist, also specializing in headache medicine...
View ArticlePractical Pain Management: What’s Old, What’s New in Migraine Treatment
Migraine headaches are a common cause of disability in the United States, affecting approximately 27 million American adults, or 17.1% of women and 5.6% of men.1 To help better define migraines, the...
View ArticleJoin NHF, U.S. Pain Foundation for Pain Awareness Month
The National Headache Foundation is proud to join the U.S. Pain Foundation this Pain Awareness Month. There are no shortage of activities you and your friends and family can participate in to raise...
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