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Published in Head Wise magazine, volume 2, issue 4, 2012 By Jackie Walker Gibson

Switch Triptans to Relieve Headaches?

Many migraineurs switch from one triptan to the next or take a combination of medications to treat their head pain. But does it help?

December 12, 2012 By Jackie Walker Gibson

Migraine Music

Researchers Daniel L. Roberts, MD, and Bert B. Vargas, MD, studied the way migraine is portrayed in popular music by examining songs on iTunes and allmusic.

Published in Head Wise magazine, volume 2, issue 4, 2012 By Jackie Walker Gibson

Researchers Examine Agents Responsible for Migraine

Two possible migraine triggers, a migraine gene and a brain chemical, have received added attention in recent months as researchers focus on their contributions to migraine pain.

Published in Head Wise magazine, volume 2, issue 4, 2012 By Jackie Walker Gibson

Portable Neurostimulation on the Horizon?

A clinical trial could turn neurostimulation into an affordable, portable, at-home treatment for migraine relief.

Published in Head Wise magazine, volume 2, issue 3, 2012 By Jackie Walker Gibson

Brain Freeze to Lead to Understanding Migraine?

Researchers are studying brain freeze to gain a better understanding of other headache disorders such as migraine and post-traumatic headache.

Published in Head Wise magazine, volume 2, issue 3, 2012 By Jennifer L.W. Fink

Medication Detox and Preventive Treatments

Should preventive therapy continue during medication detox?

Published in Head Wise magazine, volume 2, issue 3, 2012 By Jackie Walker Gibson

Researchers Explore Airplane Headache

New cases of airplane headache are being reported. Learn how air travel could trigger your headaches.

Published in Head Wise magazine, volume 2, issue 2, 2012 By Jackie Walker Gibson

Web Tools Can Help Headache

Web-based self-management tools may be the ideal motivators for headache patients.

Published in Head Wise magazine, volume 2, issue 2, 2012 By Jackie Walker Gibson

Headache in the Emergency Room

Headache is the fifth most common reason for a visit to an emergency department (ED), representing two million visits per year.

Published in Head Wise magazine, volume 2, issue 2, 2012 By Jackie Walker Gibson

New Delivery Systems for Your Headache Toolbox

Exploring new delivery systems for headache: needleless injections, lidocaine patches, sumatriptan patches and anti-inflammatory gels.

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