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Recently “The Doctors” discussed migraine – and even mentioned TheraSpecs, the migraine-fighting lenses that we’ve discussed here before. via The Daily Headache

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Another Genetic Link to Migraine?

by James on 7 May 2013

Researchers at the University of California have discovered a new genetic link to migraine – and a rare sleep disorder – that may get us closer to the cause of migraine than ever before. First, a note.  Last week on Facebook, Damien Higgins posted the following:  There was Migraine News today that made many of [...]

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Today’s podcast covers some recent migraine news.  Here are some of the links mentioned: Topiramate in pediatric migraine Trigger factors reported by adolescents with migraine Childhood migraine tied to history of infantile colic Popular Chinese medicine used for migraines could be FATAL, warn health watchdogs Migraine sufferers likely have brain abnormalities, study finds

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Have Your Triggers Changed over Time?

by James on 19 April 2013

Our recent poll asked the question – Do you feel that your migraine/cluster/headache attack triggers changed over time? Obviously, the overwhelming response was Yes!  A full 90% felt that their triggers had changed, with 62% saying that they had changed significantly. So yes, triggers do change over time. Migraine triggers have actually been in the [...]

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Levadex – Rejected Again

by James on 17 April 2013

Levadex, an inhaled version of dihydroergotamine mesylate (DHE), has been rejected again by the FDA in the United States due to manufacturing concerns. Levadex was recently at the centre of a deal worth almost a billion, when Allergan bought MAP Pharmaceuticals, the developers of the drug.  Just over a year ago, with MAP at the [...]

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