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(USA Today) August 13, 2009
Dr. Bernadine Healy gives four things that you and your representatives in Washington should know about the healthcare reform bill known as H.R. 3200.
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(Forbes) August 11, 2009
According to generic drugmaker Mylan, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved their generic version of the migraine med Imitrex.
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(Reuters) August 10, 2009
The White House considers healthcare reform to be vital to a U.S. economic recovery and wants the legislation approved by the end of the year.
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(The London Times) August 3, 2009
Researchers are taking a closer look at migraine patients' home remedies.
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(United Press International) August 3, 2009
Researchers say the surgery works by incapacitating muscles that trigger nerve branches.
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(Wall Street Journal) August 1, 2009
The House Energy and Commerce Committee has approved a sweeping bill designed to overhaul the U.S. healthcare system, clearing the way for a vote by the full House in the fall.
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(Medical News Today) July 28, 2009
According to a new survey, people who are obese, or who suffer from chronic migraines or erectile dysfunction, may experience more emotional trauma than people diagnosed with a life-threatening illness.
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(Medical News Today) July 27, 2009
The dosing system is capable of providing relief to migraine sufferers in as little as ten minutes.
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(HealthCentral) July 27, 2009
The FDA has approved Sumavel DosePro, the first needle-free sumatriptan injection for Migraines and cluster headaches.
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(Wall Street Journal) July 27, 2009
Perhaps a better title for this post would be "Foley Times Three" because instead of having one Foley for two or three weeks, I had three!
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(NPR) July 27, 2009
Statistics show that the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA), a lobbying group that represents 32 brandname drug companies, and its member companies have spent $40 million lobbying Congress as the lawmakers work to overhaul the U.S. healthcare system.
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(The Canadian Press) July 27, 2009
Researchers have found that in couples living with chronic pain, the person who isn't dealing with pain may be invalidating the feelings of a person who is, and this can lead to less intimacy in the relationship.
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(Medical News Today) July 27, 2009
Louisiana scientists are working to create a safer form of the painkiller acetaminophen.
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(CNN) July 27, 2009
Several studies have found that doctors treat patients differently depending on their race and body weight.
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(CNN) July 23, 2009
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid says there will be no vote on healthcare reform before Congress takes its August break, a move that would go against President Obama's announced timetable for its vote.
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(HealthCentral) July 21, 2009
Research has shown that nearly 88% of adolescents' chronic daily headache decreased to episodic frequency over an eight-year period.
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(USA Today) July 20, 2009
Experts say there are clues that distinguish migraines from other types of chronic headaches.
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(HealthScout) July 20, 2009
But those who have migraines in childhood are more likely to suffer as adults.
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(Reuters) July 16, 2009
The American Medical Association (AMA) is urging approval for healthcare overhaul legislation currently moving through committees in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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(Forbes) July 15, 2009
Democrats in the U.S. House of Representatives want to define health care as a right and a responsibility for all Americans.
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(Wall Street Journal) July 15, 2009
Dr. Regina Benjamin, President Obama's choice for Surgeon General, puts the face of primary care at the forefront of the Obama administration's healthcare reform efforts, experts say.
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(HealthCentral) July 13, 2009
A new study demonstrated a 26% reduction in breast cancer risk among Migraineurs. But, is Migraine really the cause of that reduction?
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(Northwest Herald) July 13, 2009
According to Dr. Gott, vitamin B2--or riboflavin--has been known to help some migraine sufferers because the headaches can be the result of B2 deficiencies in brain cells.
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(HealthScout) July 12, 2009
It's rare for migraines to be seen as a good health omen, but new research on over 9,000 women suggests they just might lower the risk of breast cancer.
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(ABC News) July 12, 2009
Cursing after you feel pain may help you bear it more, a small study of college students suggests.
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(CNN Money) July 12, 2009
Unemployment rates are climbing and medical bills are mounting, forcing many American to pay their medical bills with credit cards.
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(Reuters) July 10, 2009
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ruled the the painkiller Darvon can stay on the market, but it will be required to carry stronger warnings about its risk of overdose.
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(Irish Health) July 5, 2009
Smoking more than five cigarettes per day may bring on a migraine attack, a new study has found.
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(Health.com) July 5, 2009
According to research at the University of Wisconsin, people who fantasized about their favorite foods were able to increase their pain tolerance and decrease their pain-related anxiety.
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(Kaiser Health News) July 2, 2009
According to Kaiser Health News, the hospital industry is about to agree to accept federal funding cuts of $150 billion to $170 billion over the next decade to help pay for efforts to reform the national healthcare system.
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(HealthScout) July 2, 2009
Experts say that if the FDA chooses to ban Vicodin and Percocet as its advisory panel suggests, the move won't be too drastic because alternatives exist.
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(HealthScout) July 1, 2009
The popular prescription painkillers Vicodin and Percocet--which combine acetaminophen with a narcotic pain drug--should be banned, according to a panel of experts that advises the FDA.
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(Kaiser Health News) June 30, 2009
The Associated Press is reporting that the nation's largest private employer, Wal-Mart, has announced that it supports an employer health insurance mandate.
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(NPR) June 30, 2009
An expert panel that advises the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says the maximum dose for pain medications that contain acetaminophen should be reduced to help curb deadly overdoses among users.
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(Reuters) June 29, 2009
Makers of over-the-counter cold and flu products that contain the painkiller acetaminophen say their products should remain on the market despite concerns from U.S. regulators.
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(HealthDay News) June 29, 2009
European drug regulators say the painkiller Darvocet (dextropropoxyphene, propoxyphene) should be pulled off the market because patients using the drug have been dying from overdoses.
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(CNN) June 29, 2009
The average total wait time in an emergency room in the United States is four hours and three minutes, but experts say there are ways you can cut down your wait.
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(Drugs.com) June 26, 2009
The seizure of meds from drugmaker Caraco affects 33 medications, and it could lead to a shortage of the painkiller choline magnesium trisalicylate.
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(Newsday) June 25, 2009
Women who suffer from migraines with aura are almost twice as likely to show small brain lesions than women who don't have headaches, a new study has found.
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(HealthScout) June 25, 2009
But experts say the link with heart disease is complex and not a cause for alarm.
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(BBC News) June 25, 2009
The molecule nitric oxide, which controls blood pressure and a man's ability to have an erection, may also hold a key for treating Alzheimer's disease, chronic pain, and migraine.
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(ABC News) June 24, 2009
Patients are full of complaints about their doctors, but many doctors feel the same way about some of their patients.
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(HealthScout) June 23, 2009
According to a new study, patients who have routine blood tests done by their primary care physician often are never informed about the results.
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(Doctor's Guide News) June 23, 2009
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved an oral solution that combines the anti-inflammatory Cambia plus potassium bicarbonate for the treatment of migraine.
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(HealthCentral) June 22, 2009
A new study shows nearly half of U.S. soldiers returning home from combat with headaches problematic enough to require specialized care also have a history of mild head trauma.
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(Los Angeles Times) June 22, 2009
U.S. drugmakers have agreed to pay out $80 million in discounts to seniors over the next decade in an effort to help pay for President Obama's healthcare reform plan.
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(CNN) June 18, 2009
A health reporter answers some of the most commonly asked questions about healthcare reform to help you understand this process as it moves through Congress.
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(Kaiser Health News) June 17, 2009
Despite calls to stop the practice, executives from the insurance industry's top three insurers--UnitedHealth Group, Wellpoint, and Assurant--say they will continue to cancel the insurance policies of some sick patients.
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(ABC News) June 16, 2009
Experts discuss a hair loss drug that fights prostate cancer, a cough medicine that may increase the chances of conception, and seven other drugs that work to treat more than one condition.
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(CNN) June 15, 2009
President Obama told members of the American Medical Association (AMA) that imposing limits on medical malpractice lawsuits may be a "necessary part" of healthcare reform.
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(HealthScout) June 15, 2009
According to a new study, many women appear to lack the resources or time to participate in a clinical trial.
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(HealthDay News) June 12, 2009
Flushing expired or unused prescription medications may seem like a safe and easy way to dispose of them, but health experts say this practice harms the environment.
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(United Press International) June 12, 2009
In a recent study, British researchers found that only half of the people asked where their heart was could identity where it was located.
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(HealthDay News) June 12, 2009
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved an injectable form of the painkiller ibuprofen called Caldolor.
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(Daily Mail) June 12, 2009
A small hole in the heart that closes for most people after birth may be behind migraines with aura, some experts say.
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(HealthDay News) June 9, 2009
Officials at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are warning consumers not to use Clarcon skin sanitizers and skin protectants because they may be contaminated with a bacteria that could make users sick.
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(Health) June 8, 2009
Some experts say the study may even be underestimating the burden that medical bills put on American families, since many people struggle along without declaring bankruptcy.
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(Reuters) June 8, 2009
Experts say the study points to the link between mild head and neck trauma and the possible development of recurrent headaches.
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(Reuters) June 8, 2009
The drug, formerly called MAP0004, was better than a placebo at controlling symptoms of pain, nausea, and sensitivity to light.
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(PR Newswire) June 8, 2009
The National Headache Foundation has launched an online headache education site called "Headache U," to help patients with chronic headaches take steps toward relief.
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(CNN) June 8, 2009
A health reporter gives fives ways you can know if a medical discount or insurance plan is a scam.
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(Reuters) June 7, 2009
The drug, called Almotriptan, was already approved to treat migraines in adults, but now may be used by teens.
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(Reuters) June 7, 2009
MAP Pharmaceuticals Inc (MAPP.O) said on Tuesday its experimental orally inhaled migraine drug reached all four goals of a late-stage clinical study, and its shares more than doubled.
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(BBC) June 7, 2009
Astronauts need to add space headache to their list of occupational hazards, say researchers.
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(CNN) June 7, 2009
From the Alice in Wonderland syndrome that might have inspired Lewis Carroll, to the disease that may have sent an English King mad, we take a look at some of these obscure illnesses.
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(U.S. News and World Report) June 1, 2009
Officials at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) say acetaminophen needs tougher standards to protect consumers from liver damage and accidental overdose.
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(Reuters) May 26, 2009
Prescription drug advertisements have drawn fire for portraying healthy-looking, smiling patients while explaining benefits, and then rushing through or providing distractions when required risk information is given.
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(Springfield News-Leader) May 26, 2009
Researchers in Missouri say they've developed a saliva test that may help determine which type of migraine medicine is best.
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(HealthCentral) May 25, 2009
The Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act 0f 2008 is meant help to prevent the illegal diversion of powerful controlled substances by means of the Internet.
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(United Press International) May 25, 2009
New rules governing the operation of online pharmacies became effective Monday, designed to prevent the illegal distribution of drugs... The DEA said the act was named for 18-year-old Ryan Haight who died after overdosing on a prescription painkiller he obtained on the Internet...
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(CNN) May 21, 2009
Most new college graduates say they're ready for the "real world." But are they ready for the world of health insurance?
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(Boston.com) May 19, 2009
Drugmaker Pfizer is making 70 of its most popular medications--including Lipitor, Viagra, and Celebrex-- available at no cost to people who have lost their jobs and do not have health insurance.
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(HealthCentral) May 19, 2009
Sumatriptan taken during the aura phase stopped the Migraine attack before the headache phase in 89% of attacks.
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(CNN) May 18, 2009
A health reporter gives five tips for getting health insurance coverage if you have a pre-existing medical condition, including using COBRA, finding assistance through your state, and becoming a "group of one."
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(Technology Review) May 18, 2009
According to new research, a tiny injectable implant that is smaller than a grain of rice might one day take the place of large neural stimulators used to treat chronic pain and other neurological disorders.
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(HealthScout) May 18, 2009
According to a new study, a half a glass of wine or other alcohol beverage each day boosts men's life expectancy by five years.
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(HealthScout) May 12, 2009
Older adults who are able to read, understand, and use health and medical information are happier, new research suggests.
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(The New York Times) May 12, 2009
The only benefit of caffeine may be that it wards off headaches and other symptoms of withdrawal, experts say.
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(HealthCentral) May 11, 2009
A new drug that targets glutamate receptors may hold the key to the next step in Migraine treatment.
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(United Press International) May 11, 2009
According to a new government report, women are nearly twice as likely as men to suffer from major depression, three times more likely to attempt suicide, and two to three times more likely to experience anxiety disorders than men.
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(New York Times) May 6, 2009
An expert panel of American Geriatrics Society is all but "crossing off" non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) from its list of recommended drugs for older adults with chronic, persistent pain.
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(United Press International) May 4, 2009
Magnetic therapy may help ease migraine with aura, a new animal study has found.
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(HealthScout) May 3, 2009
According to a new poll, more than half of U.S. adults surveyed believe the federal agency is falling behind in safeguarding food, drugs.
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(HealthDay News) April 30, 2009
Using injections of Botox to relax muscle spasms carries severe risks, the federal agency says.
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(NASDAQ) April 28, 2009
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has finalized new warning labels for over-the-counter painkillers, warning consumers of the risks of stomach bleeds or liver damage related to the drugs.
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(Wall Street Journal) April 28, 2009
A recent study designed to see if the drug prevented migraines in patients revealed that the medication raised liver enzymes.
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(HealthScout) April 28, 2009
Researchers have found that many patients are waiting years after a diagnosis to fill a first prescription because of high co-pay costs.
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(FOXNews.com) April 27, 2009
If you've tried everything from medication to meditation to stop your chronic headaches, but to no effect, experts say you or your doctor may be doing something wrong.
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(HealthCentral) April 27, 2009
New guidelines recommend that valproate and some other medications should be avoided during pregnancy.
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(The Associated Press) April 26, 2009
Canada became the third country to confirm human cases of swine flu Sunday as other nations considered wider measures to curb the spread of the virus.
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(Christian Science Monitor) April 26, 2009
Officials in the Obama administration are seeking to reassure an edgy public about a potential swine flu outbreak, stressing the need for patience and preparedness, not panic.
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(Huffington Post) April 26, 2009
Reporter Ben Sherwood offers this list of three ways you can protect yourself from the swine flu virus.
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(BakerfieldNow.com) April 26, 2009
The federal government has declared a public health emergency to deal with swine flu, the Associated Press reports.
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(HealthScout) April 23, 2009
Contrary to prior research, a new study has found that older people taking NSAIDs actually are more likely to suffer mental decline than people who don't take the drugs.
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(CNN) April 20, 2009
Medications work well for the occasional headache, but experts say chronic over-the-counter medication use can backfire for those who suffer more often.
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(Reuters) April 20, 2009
Children whose mothers took the anti-seizure medication valproate have IQs that are six to nine points lower than average, a new study has found.
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(New York Times) April 13, 2009
In a step that critics have long requested, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will begin checking the safety of some of the riskiest medical devices.
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(FDA News) April 11, 2009
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the first generic versions of Topamax tablets (topiramate) to prevent seizures.
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(Los Angeles Times) April 7, 2009
Migraine patients often avoid exercise for fear of triggering an attack, but a new study suggests that some types of exercise may ease headache pain.
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(Reuters) April 7, 2009
The combination of physical and psychological distress could have an effect on headache-related disability, experts say.
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(Reuters) April 1, 2009
The association between menstruation and migraine headaches may start to become evident during adolescence, according to findings published in the March issue of Headache.
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(Reuters) March 31, 2009
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued warnings to nine companies for selling 14 unapproved narcotic pain medicines as part of an ongoing effort to rid the market of drugs without proper approval.
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(The Associated Press) March 31, 2009
The drugstore chain Walgreens is offering free clinic visits to people who lose their jobs and health insurance through the end of this year.
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(The Associated Press) March 31, 2009
Officials at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are warning consumers not to eat any products containing pistachios because the nuts may be contaminated with salmonella.
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(Kroger.com) March 30, 2009
The recalled products may be contaminated with salmonella, Kroger officials say.
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(CNN) March 29, 2009
A health reporter talks to experts about how you can navigate the "minefield" of choosing a private health plan.
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(National Institutes of Health) March 24, 2009
Call for adults ages 18 years to 65 years old who have acute migraine headaches to participate in a study.
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(CNN) March 19, 2009
A recent study by Consumer Reports has found that 28 percent of Americans have taken dangerous steps to cut the cost of their prescription medications.
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(HealthScout) March 19, 2009
Survey shows they suffer consequences of delaying doctor visits, filling prescriptions.
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(HealthScout) March 18, 2009
In the wake of the sudden death Wednesday of actress Natasha Richardson, reports that she suffered critical brain damage after a seemingly minor fall on a Canadian ski slope on Tuesday have many people wondering how this could happen.
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(HealthScout) March 16, 2009
Headaches should be seen as indicator of other problems, expert says.
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(HealthScout) March 16, 2009
A new study in mice pinpoints the role of gene mutation in triggering certain headaches.
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(HealthScout) March 16, 2009
Too many choices along with confusing options are throwing up roadblocks to making the smartest decision, report says.
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(WKOWTV.com) March 11, 2009
Doctors say negative online reviews of their services can ruin their reputations, but consumer advocates say patients have a right to post reviews on their care.
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(CNN) March 10, 2009
According to experts, people lie to their doctors for a number of reasons, but keeping secrets from your doctor can endanger your health.
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(Los Angeles Times) March 10, 2009
A reader of The People's Pharmacy talks about how taking riboflavin (vitamin B2) supplements has eased her migraines.
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(Los Angeles Times) March 10, 2009
A reporter answers some of the most common questions about how healthcare reform may--or may not--change the way you manage your health.
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(MSNBC) March 3, 2009
Health and science writer David Kohn talks about his lifetime living with migraines.
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(Reuters Health) March 3, 2009
According to new research, people who suffer from hay fever (allergic rhinitis) who use nasal steroid sprays to control their stuffy noses may be increasing their risk of having a migraine.
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(HealthScout) February 24, 2009
A suspected variant is not a player, but researchers say two genotypes might be.
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(HealthDay News) February 23, 2009
In a recent meeting with governors at the White House, President Barack Obama said his administration intends to distribute $15 billion within two days to help with states' Medicaid payments to the poor.
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(CNN) February 23, 2009
A reporter talks to experts about the best ways to deal with emergency medical personnel so that you and your symptoms are taken seriously.
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(HealthScout) February 23, 2009
A new study wants the FDA to mandate boxes that clearly state how well a medication works.
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(CNN) February 18, 2009
In addition to physical appearance traits, there are also health problems that parents can pass on to their children.
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(HealthScout) February 17, 2009
People who manage their headaches may suffer insomnia, and this may lead to more headaches, new study suggests.
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(Daily Mail) February 17, 2009
Italian researchers have found that having a defect repaired in the heart may stop some migraine sufferers from having the headaches--and may even save them from having a stroke.
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(Los Angeles Times) February 17, 2009
Although obesity already is considered a risk factor for migraine headaches, a new study has found that the link may be stronger in people ages 55 and younger who carry extra weight in their abdomen.
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(CNN) February 16, 2009
If you're one of the millions of Americans who is living without health insurance, experts say there are things you can do to gain or regain health coverage.
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(National Institutes of Health) February 9, 2009
Call for women ages 18 years to 34 years old who suffer from menstrual-related migraine headaches to participate in a study.
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(The Age) February 9, 2009
Results from a new Australian study suggest that taking vitamin B and folate supplements may help relieve migraines.
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(CNN) February 8, 2009
A health reporter talks to experts about the top three mistakes people can make with their health insurance during these uncertain economic times.
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(New York Times) February 8, 2009
Experts say there are ways people can save money on prescriptions during these hard economic times, including comparing retail outlets and talking to their doctors about less expensive options.
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(FOX News) February 3, 2009
Researchers at Rutgers University have found that teen girls whose parents experience depression or another mental health problem are at risk of suffering migraines.
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(Reuters) February 2, 2009
A new study has found people who have cluster headaches may suffer from excessive sensitivity and that using a local anesthetic to block certain muscle trigger points may help prevent these headaches.
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(guardian.co.uk) February 2, 2009
Drugmaker Minister Pharmaceuticals is reporting that its new migraine medicine, tonabersat, has failed in a mid-stage clinical trial.
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(HealthCentral) January 25, 2009
A new study confirms an association between Migraines and mental health disorders.
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(New York Times) January 25, 2009
As people cut healthcare spending to make their monthly bills, experts say there are some health-related expenses that you can't afford to skip.
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(HealthDay News) January 25, 2009
Experts say Americans eat 700 million pounds of peanut butter every year, which is complicating the recall effort.
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(HealthDay News) January 21, 2009
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued a warning to healthcare providers and consumers about serious and life-threatening risks associated with improper use of prescription and over-the-counter topical anesthetics.
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(USA Weekend) January 19, 2009
New research suggests that being overweight or underweight may increase a person's risk of suffering from migraines.
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(U.S. National Institutes of Health) January 19, 2009
Call for adults who suffer from episodic migraines--with or without aura--to participate in a study.
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(HealthCentral) January 19, 2009
A new FDA guideline allows pharmaceutical companies to give doctors information about off-label uses of medications
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(Reuters UK) January 14, 2009
The move, which has been opposed by pharmaceutical industry critics, allows drugmakers to distribute medical journal articles that describe unapproved uses for drugs.
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(Washington Post) January 13, 2009
Physician and health and science reporter David Brown discusses how President-elect Obama's promise to reform the U.S. healthcare system is going to be more difficult than many imagine.
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(MSNBC) January 12, 2009
According to allergist Dr. Man Ku, people who have nasal allergies are 14.3 times more likely to have migraines than people without nasal allergies.
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(HealthCentral) January 12, 2009
Two new studies show that hormone therapy (HT) for women is linked to brain shrinkage, but not to the small brain lesions that are the first sign of cerebrovascular disease.
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(Associated Press) January 11, 2009
Former Senator Tom Daschle has vowed that if chosen to be health secretary, the healthcare reform process will be aggressive and open, and it will move quickly to improve care while lowering costs.
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(Atlanta Journal-Constitution) January 11, 2009
Some believe Gupta is already recognized as a spokesperson for good health, while others believe he lacks the experience or depth of knowledge of the world of public health to be an effective surgeon general.
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(HealthCentral) January 4, 2009
Any use of barbiturates or opioids and frequent use of triptans and NSAIDs are associated with increased risk of transformed Migraine.
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(HealthCentral) January 4, 2009
Study results demonstrate that Migraineurs are more likely to experience a headache before the onset of a stroke than patients without Migraine disease.
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(Medical News Today) December 29, 2008
Researchers have found that both genetic mutations and hormones may work to make familial hemiplegic migraine more common in women.
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(Reuters) December 22, 2008
The drug, currently called ADX10059, is intended for use by people who have three or more migraine attacks per month.
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(readingeagle.com) December 22, 2008
A reader shares one of her own natural migraine remedies with Joe and Teresa Graedon of the People's Pharmacy.
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(BBC) December 22, 2008
In this article, a reporter talks to migraine sufferers and experts about how people with migraines can reduce their triggers and keep the holidays happy and bright.
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(WBOC-TV 16) December 21, 2008
These drugs are used to treat a number of conditions, including epilepsy, migraines, and bipolar disorder.
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(HealthCentral) December 22, 2008
Neuronal stabilizing agents (anticonvulsants) used for Migraine prevention will now carry a warning about suicidality.
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(HealthDay News) December 15, 2008
A new study suggests that an electronic prescribing system that tells doctors which drugs are the least expensive could save patients millions of dollars each year.
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(CBS2-Chicago) December 8, 2008
A reporter talks to Dr. Larry Newman of the Headache Institute and to migraine sufferers about holiday stress and its relationship to migraines.
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(HealthCentral) December 1, 2008
In the latest Phase III study, telcagepant proved safe and effective in treating Migraines and caused fewer side effects than Zomig.
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(HealthDay News) November 27, 2008
A new migraine medicine called telcagepant was found safe and effective at treating migraines in a new comparative study with the migraine drug Zomig, and it did so without causing some of the common side effects of current triptan migraine drugs.
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(HealthCentral) June 19, 2009
A new study reports that women with a history of Migraines have a lower risk of breast cancer. Other experts disagree.
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(Medical News Today) October 28, 2008
A new drug called tonabersat has shown positive results for preventing migraine with aura in a new study, its maker has reported.
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(National Institutes of Health) October 27, 2008
Call for adults ages 18 years to 80 years old who have migraines and milder headaches to participate in a study.
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(Medical News Today) October 24, 2008
Scientists say they may have found a new "target" for future migraine medicines.
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(theheart.org) October 22, 2008
Researchers in Florida have completed a new study that appears to debunk the theory that patent foramen ovale (PFO) can cause migraines.
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(eFluxMedia) October 16, 2008
Singer Janet Jackson has been diagnosed with a rare type of migraine, according to a statement released by her publicists. Jackson had been forced to cancel several concert performances after she fell ill during a sound check in Montreal. A thorough medical evaluation found that the singer suffers from a rare form of migraine called...
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(National Institutes of Health) October 9, 2008
Call for adults ages 18 years to 65 years old who suffer from migraines and who already take a a butalbital-containing medication to participate in a study.
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(Red Orbit) October 2, 2008
A readers asks Dr. Neal Barnard if what he's eating could be causing his headaches.
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(Interested In Trying a New Migraine Abortive? The Trials Are Open!) October 1, 2008
MK0974, a totally new kind of Migraine abortive, is now in Phase III clinical trials, the last phase before Merck seeks FDA approval of the medication.
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(National Institutes of Health) September 25, 2008
Call for adults with a history of migraines to participate in a study.
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(Shape) September 17, 2008
Researchers say Topamax can help prevent migraines and reduce migraine patients' need for "emergency" pain meds without causing the weight gain associated with other migraine drugs.
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(Reuters) September 11, 2008
Drugmaker Allergan is reporting that its wrinkle-smoothing drug Botox was effective at treating chronic migraines in new, late-stage clinical trials.
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(Medical News Today) September 11, 2008
Researchers have found that Zomig (zolmitriptan) nasal spray appears to give fast, effective relief to people who suffer from cluster headaches.
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(KSBW.com) September 3, 2008
A new study suggests that military personnel have migraines more
often then the general population.
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(Reuters) September 3, 2008
Researchers say that taking the migraine medication may result in
increasing blood levels of uric acid, which can lead to a number of
health problems, including cardiovascular problems.
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(Health and Age) September 3, 2008
Researchers in the Netherlands have found that people who suffer
frequent migraine headaches or who have a long history of migraines
are at an increased risk of progressive brain damage.
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(HealthCentral) September 17, 2008
Study results indicate that Migraineurs who experience frequent Migraine attacks and/or have a long history of Migraines are at increased risk of "silent brain damage."
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(cbs4.com) August 26, 2008
A reporter gives the results of a survey of 5000 pharmacists who
were asked to pick their favorite over-the-counter remedies.
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(MyMigraineConnection.com) August 25, 2008
Major life changes may play a role in as many as 25 percent of
chronic daily headache cases that occur in otherwise healthy adult
men and women, new research suggests.
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(InteliHealth) August 18, 2008
Experts from the National Headache Foundation have compiled a list
of questions and a table to help you track your headache pain.
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(The Murfreesboro Post) August 18, 2008
Dr. Mark Kestner offers this list of effective--but
unproven--migraine treatments.
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(Pharmaceutical Processing) August 18, 2008
The cholesterol-lowering drug Mevacor may help people who suffer
from melanoma and other cancers achieve remission, researchers say.
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(KBTX.com) August 11, 2008
Texas researchers say oral contraceptives paired with other
prescription drugs may reduce or even eliminate migraine headaches
associated with menstrual periods.
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(MyMigraineConnection.com) August 11, 2008
Experts from the American Academy of Family Physicians offer this
list of tips for parents of children who suffer migraines.
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(HealthDay) August 8, 2008
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(MyRACentral.com) August 5, 2008
Many people take pain medications, but they may not be aware that
even over-the-counter painkillers can have side effects.
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(Ivanhoe) August 4, 2008
Researchers say women who have migraine with aura and a specific
gene variant have higher risks of cardiovascular disease and
stroke.
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(MyMigraineConnection.com) August 4, 2008
A small study in Austria has found that aerobic exercise combined
with muscle relaxation techniques may ease migraines.
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(HealthCentral) August 3, 2008
A gene has been identified that may reduce the risk of Migraine with aura, but increase the risk of stroke for women who have Migraine with aura.
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(HealthNews) August 1, 2008
Like its brandname equivalent, divalproex sodium is approved to
treat epilepsy, migraines, and bipolar disorder.
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(The Washington Post) July 28, 2008
Pregnant women who use the epilepsy and migraine drug Topamax may
be increasing their risk of birth defects, a new study suggests.
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(WCBSTV.com) July 28, 2008
New research from nine small clinical trials has found that oxygen
treatments may ease hard-to-treat migraines.
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(HealthCentral) July 21, 2008
A study indicates that taking the neuronal stabilizing agent (epilepsy drug) Topamax (topiramate) alone or along with other neuronal stabilizing agents during pregnancy may increase the risk of birth defects.
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(Reuters) July 21, 2008
In a new study, migraine patients who received Botox had fewer
migraine episodes and headache days than those treated with a
placebo.
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(MyMigraineConnection.com) July 21, 2008
A portable device to treat migraines may be approved by the U.S.
Food and Drug Administration and available for use sometime this
year, according to a headache expert.
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(Ivanhoe) September 15, 2008
For the millions of people who suffer from
severe headaches, relief may be in the air.
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(HealthCentral) August 4, 2009
A portable Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) device that is in clinical trials is showing great promise and may be FDA approved and available for use sometime this year.
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(MyRACentral.com) July 14, 2008
Two studies have found that a drug that combines the active
ingredient in Imitrex and the painkiller naproxen was effective at
relieving migraine symptoms if it was taken within an hour of
migraine onset.
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(Reuters) July 7, 2008
Drugs that would be affected by this move include Lyrica, Topamax,
Depakote, and Lamictal.
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(HealthCentral) August 4, 2009
A look at the state of ONS for Migraine and headache prevention - the technology, trial results, FDA status, and more.
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(National Institutes of Health) July 7, 2008
Call for men and women ages 18 years to 65 years who suffer from
migraines and don't respond well to triptan medications to
participate in a study.
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(Fox Business) July 7, 2008
According to its maker, sumatriptan DosePro is a new needle-free
device that allows its active drug, Imitrex, to reach peak blood
levels in approximately twelve minutes.
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(MyMigraineConnection.com) July 7, 2008
Exercise is often recommended for migraine patients, but German
researchers say there's little evidence that it reduces migraine
attacks or their duration.
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(HealthDay) July 3, 2008
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(MyMigraineConnection.com) June 30, 2008
Researchers say elementary-school age kids who suffer from
migraines may have problems with peers, but these problems are
usually gone by the time children enter middle school.
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(Yahoo! Health) June 30, 2008
The device delivers transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) into
the head that creates an electrical current among nerve cells in
the brain.
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(ChronicPainConnection.com) June 24, 2008
The American Pain Foundation, in collaboration with The
HealthCentral Network, is inviting you to share your painting,
sculpture, video, words, or pictures about living with pain.
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(The Independent) June 23, 2008
Scientists say a brain discovery may bring new migraine drugs that
don't have the side effects of triptans onto the market within the
next three years.
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(CBS News) June 23, 2008
Though no foods have been proven to cause or prevent migraine,
registered dietician Keri Glassman explains how some foods contain
substances that may trigger--or fight--the headaches.
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(National Institutes of Health) June 23, 2008
Call for adults who have stable vascular disease and suffer from
migraines to participate in a study.
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(Medical News Today) June 16, 2008
Children who suffer from migraines are more likely to suffer from
sleep disorders than children who don't have the headaches,
according to new research.
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(WebMD) June 8, 2008
In this short video, a headache expert discusses the ways the
summer months can make headache and migraine pain worse.
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(Medical News Today) June 8, 2008
Headaches, jaw pain, and dental pain all travel along the same
nerves, experts say, so telling them apart may be difficult.
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(Mayo Clinic) June 2, 2008
Mayo Clinic experts talk about the connection between hormones and
headaches in women.
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(Newsweek) June 2, 2008
Some hairstyles, perfumes, and earrings can trigger or worsen
headache pain, experts say.
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(Medical News Today) May 22, 2008
Staff who completed relaxation and posture exercises in a new
Italian study reduced their headaches and neck pain and cut their
use of painkillers in half.
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(HealthDay News) May 14, 2008
Serotonin syndrome can be caused by medications that affect
serotonin levels in the brain; its symptoms include mental status
changes, overactive reflexes, muscle spasms, fever, uncoordinated
movements, heavy sweating, and nausea or vomiting.
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(WebMD) May 14, 2008
A reporter from WebMD gives this look at a new surgical procedure
that some say can cure migraines.
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(Medical News Today) May 14, 2008
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(HealthDay News) May 6, 2008
Botox does help excessive sweating and some involuntary muscle
problems, but it probably doesn't help migraines or chronic
headaches, experts say.
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(InteliHealth) May 5, 2008
A migraine expert answers a reader's question about how the
headaches affect memory.
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(U.S. News & World Report) May 1, 2008
Children who suffer from migraines are more likely to have sleep
disorders than children who have non-migraine headaches,
researchers say.
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(Medical News Today) April 29, 2008
Children with migraine are more likely to have sleep disorders,
such as sleep apnea and lack of sleep, than children without
migraine, according to research on the effects of headaches on
children's s
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(U.S. News & World Report) April 24, 2008
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(WebMD) April 21, 2008
http://www.webmd.com/migraines-headaches/news/20080416/fda-oks-new-migraine-drug-treximet
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(HealthDay News) April 18, 2008
Researchers say the number of migraines a woman has in a week or
month may influence her risk for heart attack or stroke.
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(HealthDay News) April 18, 2008
THURSDAY, April 17 (HealthDay News) -- Patients with severe
headache attacks that don't respond to medication can be helped
with deep brain stimulation (DBS), new research concludes.
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(MedicineNet.com) April 18, 2008
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(HealthDay) April 18, 2008
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(The New York Times) April 17, 2008
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/04/15/health/15real.html?ref=science
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(U.S. News & World Report) April 17, 2008
http://health.usnews.com/usnews/health/healthday/080417/health-tip-coping-with-migraines-during-pregnancy.htm
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(Everyday Health) April 14, 2008
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(MedTrackAlert) April 9, 2008
Our new
Treatments tab makes it easier for you to find articles on
the specific medications you take.
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(MedTrackAlert) April 9, 2008
If you have health insurance that includes prescription drug
coverage, the pharmacy card in your wallet gives your insurance
company more power over your prescriptions than you may realize. It
allows the insurer--not your pharmacy--to set the price of your
prescription. Find out why and what you can do about it.
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(KNBC.com) April 4, 2008
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(National Institutes of Health) April 3, 2008
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(WebMD) April 3, 2008
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(National Institutes of Health) March 26, 2008
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(Independent.ie) March 24, 2008
ONE in 10 of the 400,000 migraine sufferers in Ireland is a child.
Yet many of these youngsters are undiagnosed with the condition --
even though it seriously disrupts their lives.
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(The Washington Post) March 19, 2008
(HealthDay News) -- Tension headaches are often triggered by stress
or anxiety, causing pain and muscle tension in the head and neck.
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(HealthDay) March 19, 2008
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(InteliHealth) March 17, 2008
Migraines can be triggered by a variety of food ingredients and
medications.
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(Reuters) March 12, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Migraine patients taking topiramate, a
drug used to stave off the debilitating headaches, may experience
disturbances in language, according to a recent report.
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(Reuters UK) March 12, 2008
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - When migraine patients trained other
migraine patients how to prevent migraine headaches, attacks
declined and both trainers and trainees gained a greater sense of
control
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(Mayo Clinic) March 12, 2008
Several studies suggest that weather changes trigger migraine
headaches in some individuals.
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(National Public Radio) March 3, 2008
According to a recent study, African Americans tend to report
higher levels of headache pain but are less likely to get
treatment.
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(WebMD) February 28, 2008
You�ve been staring at the computer for hours.
You�ve worked late all week and have in-laws
coming this weekend. You have a raging case of PMS.
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(HealthDay) February 28, 2008
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(WebMD) February 25, 2008
Though many people's headaches are triggered by sex, most are not
comfortable talking to a doctor about the link.
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(Daily Mail) February 20, 2008
A British reporter talks to a woman and the surgeon who relieved
her migraines with a simple neck injection.
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(Mayo Clinic) February 20, 2008
A Mayo Clinic migraine experts answers some of the most frequently
asked questions about migraines.
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(Forbes) February 12, 2008
Though many epilepsy meds prevent migraines, new research suggests
that Trileptal does not.
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(HealthCentral) February 16, 2008
A new study has now shown that Lamictal apparently does not work well as a Migraine preventive.
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(The New York Times) February 8, 2008
A migraine sufferer tells her story about learning to live with
migraines.
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(Medical News Today) February 8, 2008
The way locusts react to stress may provide an important clue to
understanding what causes human migraines - and how to reduce their
painful effects, says Queen's University Biology professor Mel Robe
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(IOL) February 6, 2008
A South African migraine expert says he's perfected an outpatient
surgical procedure that improves patients' quality of life by an
average of 250 percent.
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(CNN Money) February 6, 2008
Indian drugmaker Aurobindo Pharma says it will begin making a
generic form of Imitrex in January 2009.
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(HealthCentral) February 3, 2008
The FDA estimates that the use of antiepileptic medications doubles the incidence of suicidal behavior and ideation.
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(Medical News Today) January 24, 2008
Treximet--formerly known as Trexima--is a combination of the active
ingredient in Imitrex and naproxen sodium.
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(WebMD) January 8, 2008
People who have migraines report higher levels of sexual desire
than people who do not have this type of headache, researchers say.
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(BBC News) January 2, 2008
Fluorescent light bulbs have already been linked to triggering
epileptic seizures in some people, and now some say the bulbs may
also cause migraines.
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(Ocala.com) December 20, 2007
Pharmacist Suzy Cohen gives a list of migraine-inducing foods.
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(NBC4-TV) December 19, 2007
Neurofeedback, or 'brain exercise,' has helped one woman prevent
migraine headaches.
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(Medical News Today) December 18, 2007
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(NBC5.com - Chicago) December 12, 2007
A Chicago psychologist says the 'brain video game' helps many of
her patients reduce or eliminate their need for migraine meds.
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(CNN Money) December 10, 2007
The new med, NGX426, worked as well as a currently approved
injected migraine med in the study.
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(Medical News Today) December 6, 2007
Migraine patients who took the med to prevent--not just to
treat--their headaches reduced the number of days they experienced
migraines in a recent study.
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(Science Daily) December 6, 2007
People who suffer from sporadic hemiplegic migraine should be
tested for genetic markers of the condition, scientists say.
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(AcuFinder.com - Acupuncture Referral Service) December 5, 2007
The editors at MedTrackAlert offer this healthful, helpful gift
idea for people on your holiday list.
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(HealthCentral) December 3, 2007
Findings of a study suggest that genetic testing could be helpful in properly diagnosing and appropriately treating hemiplegic Migraine.
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(ITWire) December 3, 2007
A small study at Harvard Medical School has found that brain fibers
that relay pain signals are thicker in people with migraines.
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(WebMD) November 27, 2007
A reporter from WebMD talks to experts about what patients lose to
chronic pain and how patients can reduce the condition's high cost.
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(HealthCentral) November 21, 2007
Research indicates that people with Migraines have differences in part of the cortex, an area of the brain that helps process sensory information, including pain.
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(Daily Herald) November 14, 2007
Pain from pressure on the joints of the neck can cause severe
headaches and is often misdiagnosed as a migraine.
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(Daily Herald) November 14, 2007
This article describes how to identify and treat six types of head
and neck pain.
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(Health Central) November 5, 2007
German researchers say that migraine patients are more likely to
have restless leg syndrome than people who don't have the severe
headaches.
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(Medical News Today) November 5, 2007
The Food and Drug Administration has issued an approval letter for
Stavzor to treat bipolar disorder and seizures and to prevent
migraines.
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(KTIV News Channel 4) November 5, 2007
Researchers say that Namenda, which is usually used to improve
memory in Alzheimer's patients, may block a type of brain wave that
has been linked to migraines.
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(MSN Health) October 26, 2007
The beneficial substance resveratrol in wine may reduce the risk of
heart disease and certain cancers, but the preservatives it also
contains can cause migraines in some people.
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(Reuters) October 26, 2007
TorreyPines said the new migraine medication tezampanel eased
migraine pain and had the fewest side effects at 40 milligrams, the
lowest dose in a recent clinical trial.
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(NY1) October 23, 2007
One doctor who specializes in headaches says cluster headaches are
sometimes mistaken for sinus problems.
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(WRAL Local Tech Wire) October 22, 2007
Pozen has submitted additional safety information, revised product
labeling, and more test results to win approval from the Food and
Drug Administration for its new migraine medication Trexima.
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(MarketWatch) October 16, 2007
An experimental medication reduced hot flashes and sleep
disturbances in postmenopausal women when compared with a placebo,
according to new data released by the drug maker.
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(Medical News Today) October 14, 2007
A national study is looking for people with severe migraines to
test a theory that links migraines with a common heart defect.
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(CNN Money) October 14, 2007
A new study suggests that the migraine medication Topamax may
reduce or possibly stop drinking in alcoholics.
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(Medical News Today) October 7, 2007
Researchers are developing an inexpensive test that could be used
to detect toxins in food that can cause dangerous symptoms.
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(FDANews) September 28, 2007
Mylan Pharmaceuticals has received tentative approval from the Food
and Drug Administration to sell generic Topamax.
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(U.S. News and World Reports) September 26, 2007
A University of Washington study has found that very high doses of
acetominophen and caffeine can be toxic to the liver.
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(MSNBC) September 23, 2007
This list of tips can help you make small changes to your daily
routine to reduce the chance of developing a headache.
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(New River Pharmaceuticals Inc.) September 16, 2007
Researchers have found that half of chronic migraines--and as many
as 25 percent of all headaches--are actually rebound episodes
caused by overuse of common pain medications.
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(Pittsburgh Post-Gazette) September 14, 2007
One woman who had been suffering from migraines for 10 years says
that learning to meditate reduced the frequency and intensity of
her headaches.
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(Seattle Post-Intelligencer) September 14, 2007
Drugmaker Cephalon has reported that four people have died as a
result of off-label or misuse of the painkiller Fentora, which is
approved for cancer patients only.
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(HealthDay) May 5, 2008
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(Newswise) September 7, 2007
Childhood abuse is more common in women with migraine who suffer
depression than in women with migraine alone, according to a new
study.
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(HealthCentral) May 29, 2008
Patients who feel that their relationship with their doctors is lacking two-way communication will be especially interested in a JAMA article released today.
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(HealthCentral) September 4, 2007
According to a new study published in Neurology, childhood abuse is more common in women with Migraine who suffer depression than in women with Migraine alone.
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(HealthCentral) August 27, 2007
A recent study indicates that Zomig Nasal Spray, especially the 10 mg dosage, is a viable option for the acute treatment of cluster headaches.
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(Reuters) August 24, 2007
Based on a small study, researchers believe that taking Corgard or
Topamax daily can reduce the frequency of migraine attacks.
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(Reuters) August 24, 2007
A recent study that looked for a connection between migraines and
body mass index found that overweight women were not more likely
than normal-weight women to have the severe headaches.
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(Orlando Sentinel) August 24, 2007
A study has found that migraine sufferers often delay taking
medications because they have a limited number of pills each month
and they don't want to run out.
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(HealthCentral) July 29, 2009
When your child has a chronic illness, whether it's headaches, Migraines, or a different illness entirely, you can't afford to put off getting your child ready for school.
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(Scientific American) August 16, 2007
High doses of verapamil may cause an irregular heartbeat in some
patients who take the medication for cluster headaches, according
to a recent study.
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(Medical News Today) August 16, 2007
A recent study of migraine patients found that migraines are as
disruptive to daily life as other debilitating chronic illnesses,
such as diabetes and heart disease.
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(HealthCentral) August 14, 2007
New research concludes that "the benefit of taking verapamil to alleviate the devastating pain of cluster headaches has to be balanced against the risk of causing a heart abnormality."
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(HealthCentral) August 13, 2007
Although much information has been found linking Migraine disease with an elevated risk for stroke, the Stroke Prevention in Young Women Study offers new evidence.
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(ABC News) August 11, 2007
A doctor in Texas is developing a new procedure that targets
pinched nerves that may cause intense and frequent headaches.
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(National Institutes of Health) August 9, 2007
Call for teens ages 12 years to 17 years who suffer from migraine
headaches to participate in a study.
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(Lifesciencesworld.com) August 9, 2007
Tezampanel is a new kind of migraine medicine being tested to treat
symptoms of acute migraine.
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(HealthDay News) August 9, 2007
The higher risk is small, researchers say, but women who have
migraines accompanied by aura should discuss the risk with their
doctors.
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(The News & Observer) August 3, 2007
The Food and Drug Administration has decided that it needs more
information about the safety of the migraine medication Trexima
before the med can be approved.
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(WGAL-8) August 1, 2007
For a person with frequent headaches, keeping a log of that
includes information about each headache can help to determine the
type or types of headaches that he or she is having.
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(Manchester Evening News) July 31, 2007
An English doctor explains what participants can expect and what
researchers hope to learn from a phase II clinical trial.
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(Business Wire) July 23, 2007
An educational television production company is going to work with
Merck & Co., Inc. to produce an episode about how migraines
affect the brain.
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(HealthCentral) August 28, 2007
Researchers found Lidocaine administered through IV drip was effective at easing Migraines when other treatments had failed.
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(National Institutes of Health) July 16, 2007
Call for 18 - 65 year olds with migraines that do not respond to
Relpax.
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(Doctor's Guide News) July 13, 2007
Moderate to severe migraine pain can be treated as effectively with
aspirin as with Imitrex, a recent study has found.
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(WebMD) July 13, 2007
A study has found that as people age, their migraines may decrease
in frequency and painfulness.
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(Medical News Today) July 5, 2007
A study has found that Zolmitriptan nasal spray can ease cluster
headaches in only 10 minutes.
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(Doctor's Guide News) July 5, 2007
A Merck-funded study has found people with moderate to severe
migraines who took Maxalt and Tylenol had less migraine pain.
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(MedPage Today) July 5, 2007
Teenagers from low-income families have a higher rate of migraines
than kids from higher-income families, a study has found.
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(HealthCentral) July 3, 2007
New research shows that increasing the proportion of prescription drug costs that patients pay, by increasing co-payments or using multi-tiered formularies, is resulting in poorer drug treatment.
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(HealthCentral) July 29, 2009
Are the headaches that originate in Harry Potter's scar really Migraines? Teri Robert interviews Dr. Fred Sheftell, one of the authors of an article in Headache, “Harry Potter and the Curse of Headache.”
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(Amador Ledger Dispatch) June 29, 2007
The largest study of migraine sufferers ever done found that about
52 percent of people who have migraine symptoms are not diagnosed
or treated for the illness.
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(HealthDay News) June 29, 2007
Based on symptoms described in the popular children's books, a
teen-ager and a group of headache specialists have found that Harry
Potter has the classic symptoms of migraine.
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(HealthCentral) May 29, 2008
On June 22, 2007, the FDA announced a final rule establishing current good manufacturing practice requirements (CGMPs) for dietary supplements.
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(Reuters) June 22, 2007
A new migraine medication has relieved migraine pain without
causing heart problems, according to a recent trial.
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(CNN) June 22, 2007
A reporter at CNN reviews the latest research on treatments that
focus on women's pain.
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(The Star.com) June 21, 2007
A new chart that lists headache and migraine symptoms can help
patients determine what kind of headache they have.
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(KTRK/ABC13 - Houston) June 21, 2007
This 'headache prevention diet' provides a meal plan that
eliminates foods that may cause migraines.
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(Medical News Today) June 21, 2007
Researchers in Greece have found that people can get better
migraine relief by changing the medication dosage and frequency
schedule.
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(HealthCentral) June 22, 2007
A new study shows that more women than men are at risk for stroke in middle age, providing more incentive for female Migraineurs to actively manage their Migraines.
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(PharmaLive) June 15, 2007
In two recent trials, researchers found that Trexima stopped
migraines and related side effects at two and four hours across
multiple attacks.
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(Pharmaceutical Business Review) June 15, 2007
NuPathe reports that its experimental migraine patch has reduced
the side effects caused by many migraine medicines.
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(NBC10.com) June 15, 2007
Over half of the women in a recent trial never developed a
menstrual migraine if they took Frova two days before the start of
their period and kept taking it for six days.
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(Newswise) June 11, 2007
Experts at the Mayo Clinic explore 10 symptoms you shouldn't ignore
and the conditions associated with them.
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(HealthCentral) June 8, 2007
Teri Robert talks to Dr. Tony Ho, senior director of Clinical Neurosciences at Merck Research Labratories, about a new class of Migraine abortives that have performed well in clinical trials.
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(ArgusLeader.com) June 7, 2007
Doctors are finding that migraines can cause people to grind their
teeth, which makes migraine pain worse.
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(Heart and Stroke Foundation) June 7, 2007
Women who have a history of migraines should know the warning signs
of a stroke which include a sudden, severe, and unusual headache.
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(HealthCentral) June 6, 2007
The symptoms of a Migraine attack aren't the only disruption that Migraineurs deal with; the newly developed Migraine Interictal Burden Scale measures the burden those with Migraine face between attacks.
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(Reuters) June 4, 2007
A small Norwegian study has found no connection between cell phone
use and headaches or high blood pressure.
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(ITWire) June 4, 2007
Researchers say that results from a long-term study show a direct
biological link between migraines and heart attacks in men.
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(HealthCentral) June 2, 2007
In observance of the 14th annual National Headache Awareness Week, the National Headache Foundation is focusing attention on Seven Healthy Habits of Headache Sufferers.
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(NBC10.com) June 1, 2007
The Food and Drug Administration has approved a new mouthpiece
designed to be worn at night that may help reduce migraines.
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(HealthCentral) May 31, 2007
Soldiers with Migraine disease are more than twice as likely to have symptoms of depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder as soldiers without Migraines.
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(Medical News Today) May 25, 2007
Researchers say that employers could reduce the impact of migraines
on productivity by offering a online test to detect employees
undiagnosed for migraine.
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(CBS News) May 17, 2007
A new survey of migraine patients shows that 20 percent are
currently taking potentially addictive medications that have not
been approved by the Food and Drug Administration for treating
migraines.
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(CBC News) May 17, 2007
People who have migraines frequently may be more likely to have
damage to the retina, according to a new study.
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(Doctor's Guide News) May 17, 2007
A new study of the migraine medication Axert shows that it eases
migraine pain within two hours.
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(National Institutes of Health) May 11, 2007
Call for adults ages 18 years to 65 years who suffer from migraines
and who do not respond well to Relpax to participate in a study.
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(Scientific American) May 11, 2007
A new study shows that women who have migraines when they are
pregnant are significantly more likely to suffer from stroke, heart
attack, and other vascular problems.
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(Doctor's Guide News) May 11, 2007
Researchers say that about 15 percent of the total population
suffers from migraines and that 20.5 percent of women and 9.4 of
men have migraines.
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(HealthDay News) May 7, 2007
Almost one in every five U.S. soldiers returning from Iraq suffers
from migraines, and this group is particularly at risk for
psychiatric troubles.
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(MediLexicon) May 4, 2007
In recent clinical tests, the new migraine medication Trexima
provided relief from nausea or sensitivity to light in addition to
symptoms like neck pain or sinus pain.
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(EurekAlert!) May 4, 2007
Teenagers who have a headache or migraine 15 days or more per month
have a greater risk of committing suicide than teenagers who don't
have chronic headaches.
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(New Zealand Herald) April 30, 2007
Doctors say new research suggests that people who frequently suffer
migraines should consider taking medicine to prevent them to avoid
possible brain damage.
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(Reuters) April 24, 2007
Researchers found a 24 percent higher risk for heart disease in men
who have had migraines compared to those who have not.
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(CBC News) April 24, 2007
In a recent study, researchers were surprised to find that women
with a history of migraines were less likely to lose mental
sharpness than women without migraines.
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(HealthCentral) April 23, 2007
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore have released surprising study results. Women with a lifetime history of Migraine showed less of a performance decline over time on cognitive tests than women who didn’t have Migraines.
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(Science Daily) April 20, 2007
Scientists are testing a theory that fixing a common heart defect
will stop migraines.
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(Reuters) April 20, 2007
A small trial in Greece found that participants who took Effexor XR
had fewer and less intense headaches than the people who took a
placebo.
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(Science Daily) April 13, 2007
People who have high levels of a certain type of protein in their
blood may be more likely to get migraines.
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(HealthDay News) April 13, 2007
Hormone changes during pregnancy can increase the chance for
migraine and sensitivity to light.
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(National Review of Medicine) April 13, 2007
Doctors can use a Botox injection to determine which muscles in the
face are compressing nerves and causing migraines.
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(National Institutes of Health) April 6, 2007
Call for adults ages 18 - 70 years who have a history of migraine
headaches and a patent foramen ovale or a hole in the wall of the
heart
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(MSNBC) April 6, 2007
A recent study found that a new pill that combines Imitrex and
Aleve eases migraine pain better than either drug alone.
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(Medical News Today) March 30, 2007
A lawsuit challenging the patent for Topamax, a migraine and
epilepsy drug, failed.
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(MSN Money) March 30, 2007
In initial testing, prochlorperazine showed significant pain relief
compared to placebo, according to the manufacturer.
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(FitSugar) March 23, 2007
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(Market Wire) March 23, 2007
The Food and Drug Administration will wait until August to decide
on a request to prescribe Frova for migraines associated with
menstrual periods.
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(WFIE/14 - Evansville, Henderson, Owensboro) March 23, 2007
Researchers have found that employees miss fewer days of work if
they get help for migraines.
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(HealthDay News) March 16, 2007
Cluster headaches are much less common than migraines, affecting
about one in every 1,000 people.
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(National Institutes of Health) March 15, 2007
Call for adults ages 18 and older who have chronic migraines to
participate in a study.
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(The Ledger) March 6, 2007
Serotonin syndrome can be fatal if not recognized and treated
properly, experts say.
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(MediLexicon) March 6, 2007
Tempo is a new inhaled migraine med for the treatment of acute
migraine.
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(U.S. Food and Drug Administration) March 2, 2007
The illegal drugs contain ergotamine tartrate, which may cause
dangerous interactions with other medicines.
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(National Institutes of Health) March 1, 2007
Call for adults who suffer from migraines to participate in a study
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(The Clarion Ledger) March 1, 2007
A reporter talks to experts and migraine patients about triggers,
treatments, and the ways the headaches affect people's daily lives.
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(Genetic Engineering News) March 1, 2007
The new medicine is being tested to treat chronic pain conditions
such as migraine and neuropathic pain.
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(HeraldTribune.com) February 20, 2007
Dr. Paul Donohue responds to a reader's question about migraine and
other headache symptoms.
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(PR Newswire) February 20, 2007
A new inventory assesses disruption to daily activities so that
doctors can make better treatment decisions for their patients.
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(KUTV/CBS2 - Salt Lake City) February 15, 2007
One study found the controversial surgery to have a 92-percent
success rate in eliminating or drastically reducing migraines.
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(MedPage Today) February 15, 2007
Women under age 35 who use birth-control pills have higher stroke
risk, researchers say.
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(NBC4-TV) February 14, 2007
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(National Institutes of Health) February 9, 2007
Call for children and teens ages 12 to 17 who have a history of
migraine attacks to participate in a study.
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(in-PharmaTechnologist.com) February 9, 2007
The new needle-free injection system would allow patients to inject
migraine medicine without breaking the skin.
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(Doctor's Guide News) February 8, 2007
The combination drug, called Trexima, is currently under
consideration for approval by the FDA.
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(Ivanhoe) February 5, 2007
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(National Institutes of Health) January 30, 2007
Call for adults ages 18 to 85 who have headache and congestion
associated with chronic sinusitis to participate in a study.
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(Medical News Today) January 30, 2007
The defect, called a patent foramen ovale, is a remnant of fetal
development.
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(National Institutes of Health) January 26, 2007
Call for adults ages 18 to 65 who have probable migraines to
participate in a study.
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(Voices.com) January 26, 2007
A reporter talks to doctors about the different kinds of headaches,
their pain symptoms, and the medicines that treat them.
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(Sun-Herald.com) January 21, 2007
St. John's wort is an over-the-counter herbal supplement that can
be effective against mild forms of depression.
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(Health24.com) January 9, 2007
Some pain medications may cause rebound headaches if patients take
too many.
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(United Press International) January 9, 2007
ProEthic Pharmaceuticals plans to file for FDA approval of the drug
in early 2007.
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(Forbes.com) January 9, 2007
Many severe migraine sufferers had the highest risk of major
depression symptoms.
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(National Institutes of Health) January 5, 2007
Call for teenagers ages 12 to 17 who have migraines to participate
in a study.
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(HealthDay News) December 29, 2006
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(Norwich Bulletin) December 12, 2006
Blinking holiday lights, different foods, and heightened stress
make migraine sufferers vulnerable this time of year.
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(Genetic Engineering News) December 1, 2006
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(National Institutes of Health) November 28, 2006
Call for adults ages 18 to 65 who have a history of migraine
headaches to participate in a study.
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(Northwest Florida Daily News) November 10, 2006
The so-called narcotic lollipop is a lozenge form of fentanyl,
which is 80 times as potent as morphine and is highly addictive.
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(HealthDay News) November 7, 2006
Though researchers have found evidence of a connection between
anxiety and physical health, they are still unclear of anxiety's
mechanism in causing the health conditions.
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(CBS News) November 3, 2006
Cluster headaches are a type of headache that cause excruciating
pain that recurs over a period of time.
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(MSNBC) October 27, 2006
Off-label use of prescription medications for weight loss can put
users at risk for damaging side effects.
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(Reuters) October 27, 2006
A federal court in New Jersey has stopped a generic form of the
drug from going on the market.
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(About.com) October 20, 2006
Dr. John Claude Krusz and Teri Roberts from About.com answer
commonly asked questions about migraines and other headache
conditions.
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(Healthservicetalk) October 20, 2006
The rate at which a migraine medicine is absorbed into the
bloodstream may make a difference in how fast the drug works.
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(United Press International) October 11, 2006
Study raises possibility of genetic link between IBS, migraine,
fibromyalgia and depression.
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(National Institutes of Health) October 6, 2006
Call for adults with a history of migraines to participate in a
study.
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(WKRC/CBS12 - Cincinnati) October 6, 2006
Patients who took both drugs to treat their migraines experienced a
72-percent reduction in pain.
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(PillBot.com) September 28, 2006
A comparison of current prices for Imitrex via online U.S. drug
distributors.
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(HealthCentral) August 11, 2006
Dr. Daniel Kantor comments on a recent New York Times article and
discusses advances in migraine research.
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(HealthCentral) July 21, 2006
Combining SSRIs and triptans can cause serious health problems, FDA
warns.
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A new study concludes that frequency of headaches and Migraines is higher in the MS population than the general population.
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A new Migraine abortive, mk0974, is now in Phase III clinical trials. The trial is open for enrollment now.
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