Researchers make headway in mystery of migraines
Scientists at the MUHC have made progress in understanding what causes migraines. The research, published in the new issue of the Proceedings of National Academy of Sciences (PNAS), reveals how gene mutations known to cause a form of inherited migraine--the kind that cause debilitating headaches and light flashes known as auras--target a cellular process involved in brain cell communication....Device effective in zapping the pain out of migraines
An electronic device designed to "zap" away migraine pain before it starts may be the next form of relief for millions of people who suffer from the debilitating disease. The study, led by the Ohio State University Medical C...Link Between Migraines and Behavioral Disorders
Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) is one of the most common behavioral disorders in children. Now, new research shows migraines may be to blame for some ODD cases. Researchers in, Ohio studied children between ages 6 and 17 who were diagnosed with a migraine condition. //Participants were given a questionnaire and were further evaluated during a psychological interview. Results of the s...Preventive Therapies Found to be More Effective in Managing Migraines
More than 25 million people in the United States suffer from migraine headaches.According to studies, patients who wait to treat migraines and overuse medication may actually// worsen their conditions. Patients often aggravate the severity of their migraine by taking too much acute medication, which only treats symptoms after a migraine starts. The International Headache Society define...The Link Between Migraines And Chest Pain
The link between migraines and the risk of coronary heart disease has been debated for many years. A recent study shows // no link between the two but does show people with migraine headaches report more chest pain, also known as angina. People with a history of migraines or other headaches with aura -- seeing what appears to be spots or lines in front of their eyes were three-times more...