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Research Summary: A link between gastrointestinal disorders and migraine: Insights into the gut-brain connection

Is there evidence in the literature supporting a brain-gut connection between GI disorders and migraine through shared pathophysiological features?

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Allodynia & Migraine Treatment: Q&A With Dr. Richard Lipton

Allodynia is common in migraine, but patients often don’t know how to talk to their doctors about treatment. Dr. Richard Lipton explains the condition and offers tips on finding effective treatments

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Research Summary: Emergency Department Opioid Use

This study reviewed the impact of emergency department opioid use on future health resource utilization among patients with migraine.

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Treating Pediatric Migraine

Lauren Doyle Strauss, DO, FAHS, talks about how to make children living with migraine more comfortable

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What to Know About Treating Pediatric Migraine

Here’s what you need to know about special treatment considerations for your pediatric migraine patients...

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Research Summary: Emergency Department Opioid Use

This study reviewed the impact of emergency department opioid use on future health resource utilization among patients with migraine.

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Treating Medication Overuse Headache

Medication Overuse Headache (MOH) occurs when a person is regularly overusing acute headache medications, resulting in increased headache. It is important to present the possibility of MOH to the patient in a sensitive, non-accusatory way.

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Types of Aura

 Breaking down the different types of aura your patient with migraine might experience

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Incorporating Nutraceuticals for Migraine Prevention

Certain supplements have been found to be helpful in migraine prevention. These nutraceuticals can play a role in an effective preventative strategy for migraine. Nada Hindiyeh, MD, Neurologist at Stanford Medicine, provides insight...

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Treating Migraine During Pregnancy

It’s important for providers who treat women during their reproductive years to be aware of treatment options that are safe during pregnancy.

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Red Flags in Headache—What if it isn’t Migraine?

When a patient presents with headache symptoms, the cause of their pain—and the related diagnosis—isn’t always clear. What red flags should you look for, and how can you distinguish which type of headache your patient is experiencing?

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Practice Guideline Summary: Management of Primary Headache During Pregnancy

Management of Primary Headache During Pregnancy is a published systematic review for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) to support the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists...

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How to Recommend a Neuromodulation Device to your Patient

Learn about the four neuromodulation devices approved for migraine treatment and when to recommend them

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Research Summary: High School Start Times

In this study from the November 2020 issue of Headache, Amy Galfand, MD, FAHS, et al., aim to understand how high school start time is associated with headache frequency in adolescents with migraine.

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