Headache & Migraine
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International survey probes oxygen’s efficacy for cluster headache
Oxygen is a highly effective therapy with few complications, according to a survey of patients with cluster headache.
From the Journals

Age of migraine onset may affect stroke risk
One unexpected finding was that the onset of migraine with aura before age 50 is not associated with ischemic stroke.
From the Journals

Prenatal valproate exposure raises ADHD risk
Children whose mothers took valproate during pregnancy were significantly more likely to have ADHD diagnoses.
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Increased risk of atrial fibrillation with migraine aura
Individuals who experience migraine with aura have a higher risk of atrial fibrillation than those without aura or without migraine.
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Children with headache disorders may benefit from anti-CGRP mAb treatment
If undertaken, it should be done with close follow-up and attention to patient characteristics such as age, pubertal state, and medical...
From the Journals

Pediatric migraine linked to multiple comorbidities
Pediatric headache and migraine is associated with respiratory, neurologic, developmental, anxiety, and mood disorders.
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Antimigraine agents in pregnancy and lactation
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Study: Problems persist with APMs
Concerns reported in 2014 persisted into 2018 and were joined by new concerns over the pace of change and complexity as well as issues with two-...
FDA/CDC

FDA approves Ajovy for migraine prevention
The injection is available in a 225-mg dose monthly or a 675-mg dose every 3 months.
Conference Coverage

Spontaneous intracranial hypotension: a triple misnomer
SAN FRANCISCO – It’s not rare, either: Every headache specialist probably has unrecognized patients in their practice.