by James on 3 February 2012
A University of Mississippi study is drawing attention to migraine in HIV patients. The study, first published online in November, points out that chronic migraine is a chronic problem for those with HIV. 200 HIV / AIDS patients were a part of the study. 53.5% reported headache symptoms. 14.56% met the criteria for episodic or [...]
by James on 31 January 2012
There’s no doubt that migraine is a misunderstood disease. That means migraineurs, migraine sufferers, are themselves misunderstood – in their relationships, workplaces, and social activities. But a new website aims to give migraineurs a chance to speak. Blogger Kelly from Fly with Hope has just launched Project Migraine Hope. Project Migraine Hope gives people who are [...]
by James on 16 January 2012
Teri Robert’s migraine and headache classic Living Well with Migraine Disease and Headaches: What Your Doctor Doesn’t Tell You…That You Need to Know (Living Well (Collins)) is on sale! I’ve never seen it at such a low price on amazon.com. If you don’t own this book, it’s an excellent reference to have, and an excellent [...]
by James on 6 January 2012
No, really! The Migraine Trust in the UK is already getting ready for next Christmas, and wants your help. They’re looking for photographers – artists – hey, whatever creative thing you may be – to help create a Christmas card for 2012! The shortlist of their favourite entries will be voted on by their Facebook [...]
by James on 27 December 2011
Migraine researcher Dr. Gretchen E. Tietjen, Director of University of Toledo Medical Center‘s Headache Treatment and Research Program in Ohio, USA, spoke about the connection between abuse and migraine this past summer at the American Headache Society Annual Meeting. She was talking about the unusual number of migraine patients who were abused at a young [...]