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Ubrogepant Safety, Efficacy Not Affected by Triptans

Previous and concomitant triptan therapy bears no effect on ubrogepant efficacy and tolerability, according to a study published in Headache. Dr Andrew Blumenfeld “The goal is to get migraine attacks under control as quickly as you can with as few adverse events as possible,” said lead author Andrew Blumenfeld, MD, director of the Headache Center […]

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Combo Provides ‘Broad Benefit’ Across NHL Subtypes

The combination of copanlisib plus rituximab led to a 48% reduction in the risk of disease progression or death, when compared with rituximab plus placebo in a phase 3 trial of patients with relapsed, indolent non-Hodgkin lymphoma (NHL). The trial, dubbed CHRONOS-3, is the first to report “a broad benefit” across histologic subtypes of relapsed, indolent […]

Health Problems

Diagnosis of vertigo

Vertigo is a symptom of an underlying condition. Diagnosis of that condition is based on history and investigations. Vertigo alone may be diagnosed by patient’s accounts of his or her experiences. Three quarters of patients with vertigo complain of dizziness. True vertigo usually means a feeling of the “world spinning around” rather than just feeling […]

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Symptoms of Anxiety

Anxiety disorders are mainly characterized by an unnecessary worry, distress and tension. This may lead to disturbances in concentration, sleep and regular social and work related functioning. Symptoms vary from person to person and generally develop slowly. The symptoms may be physical or psychological. (1, 2, 3, 4) Primary symptoms The primary symptom is usually […]

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Headache and nausea: Causes, treatment, and prevention

Other common causes include: the flu a cold dehydration pregnancy food allergies excessive consumption of caffeine, nicotine, or alcohol In this article, we explore the common causes of both headaches and nausea, as well as some underlying issues that are less common and more serious. We also discuss treatments and ways to prevent the symptoms. […]