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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 […]
Survivors Struggle as Scientists Race to Solve COVID Mystery
Editor’s note: Find the latest COVID-19 news and guidance in Medscape’s Coronavirus Resource Center. There was no reason to celebrate on Rachel Van Lear’s anniversary. The same day a global pandemic was declared, she developed symptoms of COVID-19. A year later, she’s still waiting for them to disappear. And for experts to come up with […]
There’s a Reason You’re Waking Up with a Migraine
Migraine affects nearly 40 million people in the United States each year, and if you’re one of them, you know that there’s no such thing as a good time for one to appear. But there’s something particularly discouraging about waking up with one. Along with acute or throbbing head pain, a morning migraine can bring […]
Researchers conduct large meta-analysis of COVID-19’s neurological manifestations
The global spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has led to intense interest in the various manifestations of the infection, including its neurological features. A compact summation by researchers across the UK of what is known at present about this facet of the […]
Coronavirus vaccine side effects: The seven most common adverse reactions
Dr Amir criticises argument for not taking coronavirus vaccine When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters.Sometimes they’ll include recommendations for other related newsletters or services we offer.Our Privacy Notice explains more about how we use your data, and your rights.You can unsubscribe at any time. Many people […]
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 […]
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 […]
Coronavirus: Study hints antibody drug may cut Covid-19 hospitalizations
A drug company says that partial results from a study testing an antibody drug give hints that it may help keep mild to moderately ill COVID-19 patients from needing to be hospitalized, a goal no current coronavirus medicine has been able to meet. Eli Lilly announced the results Wednesday in a press release, but they […]
Study: Smartphone users with headache may use more medication and find less relief
People with headache who use smartphones may be more likely to use more pain medication and find less relief when they do than people with headache who do not use smartphones, according to a preliminary study published in the March 4, 2020, online issue of Neurology Clinical Practice, an official journal of the American Academy […]