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Clinical News & Knowledge: Migraine
Chronic Migraine Patients Also Burdened With Higher Medical Costs
The total direct and indirect costs for treating patients with chronic migraines (CM) are 2.6 times higher than costs associated with episodic migraine (EM). Containing those costs through better management of the illness should be a priority, according to migraine researchers who led a nationwide... More »
Obesity Linked to Prevalence of Migraine in Adults
Controlling Pediatric Migraine—Continued
I read with keen interest Dr Jack Gladstein's article, "Pediatric Migraine: Strategies for Maintaining Control," in the August issue of CONSULTANT FOR PEDIATRICIANS (page 316). It prompted several follow-up questions, which I hope the author can respond to. More »
Pediatric Migraine:
The management of pediatric migraine incorporates lifestyle strategies with acute therapy and preventive measures. Lifestyle changes that can diminish the frequency and intensity of migraines include maintaining regular sleeping, eating, and exercise habits; staying well hydrated; dealing... More »
Pediatric Migraine
ABSTRACT: Recurrent headaches that are accompanied by the need to rest during attacks, a family history of migraines, and benign physical findings are migraine until proved otherwise. It is essential that teachers and the school nurse allow the child access to medication at the first twinge of... More »
Migraine Agent Found Promising for Alcohol Dependence
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. -- Topiramate (Topamax), a migraine agent, appeared to help alcoholic patients curtail their heavy-drinking behavior, according to investigators here.

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Migraine Agent Found Promising for Alcohol Dependence
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. -- Topiramate (Topamax), a migraine agent, appeared to help alcoholic patients curtail their heavy-drinking behavior, according to investigators here.

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Migraine With Aura Tied to Stroke Risk for Women
BALTIMORE --Women who have migraine with visual symptoms have a 50% greater risk of ischemic stroke than women without the headaches, researchers reported. More »
If No Genetic Link, Family Income Affects Migraine Risk
NEW YORK -- Showing evidence of a link between environmental factors and migraine, investigators here found that a higher family income may protect adolescents against migraine -- if they have no genetic predisposition to it. More »
AAN: Migraine in Iraq Vets a Marker for Psychiatric Disorders
BOSTON -- Migraine headaches among veterans of combat in Iraq indicate a more than twofold risk for depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and anxiety, reported military researchers. More »
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