Headache Research Library

A clinical study presented this week at the 60th Annual Scientific Meeting of The American Headache Society (AHS) clearly identified distinct respiratory, psychiatric, cardiovascular and pain-related comorbidities among people living with migraine.

At the American Headache Society (AHS)’s 60th Annual Scientific Meeting, leading researchers specializing in migraine, cluster headache and post-traumatic headache are presenting data from a large-scale study that explores the impact of migraine on career and financial stability.

The American Headache Society (AHS) announced results from late-breaking studies that will be presented at the 60th Annual Scientific Meeting, June 28 – July 1, 2018 in San Francisco, California.

The field of headache medicine has made huge strides in the past decade, in terms of research and awareness. As we continue to improve treatments for head pain disorders, there is an ever-increasing responsibility for patient advocacy.

At the American Headache Society (AHS)’s 60th Annual Scientific Meeting, leading migraine experts are presenting five clinical studies that look at the connection between many commonly-believed migraine triggers and the onset of migraine.

Infant colic is defined as excessive crying in an otherwise healthy and well-fed baby – usually more than three hours a day, at least three days a week, for at least three weeks.

Amaal Starling, MD, explains how she manages her migraine attacks and explains what physicians outside of the field should know about people living with migraine.

New research suggest that the neuromodulation technique may be safe and effective for patients ages 12 to 17.

Dr. Stewart Tepper details new, non-invasive neuromodulation devices that can effectively treat and prevent migraine

Research from “Headache” suggests intranasal oxytocin may provide pain relief post traumatic brain injury.

Richard Lipton, MD, FAHS offers advice to clinicians treating persistent migraine.

Christina Szperka, MD, MSCE, FAHS is the director of the pediatric headache program at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. She spoke with us about her work with children with migraine, and offered advice for parents seeking guidance on how to treat headache in kids.

Migraine and severe headache are leading causes of disability throughout the United States. In order to ensure that newly developed treatments are made available to those most commonly affected by these debilitating head pain disorders....

A large number of patients in my headache practice are either perimenopausal or postmenopausal. Many of those who are perimenopausal believe they will be cured of migraine after completing the hormonal fluctuations of menopause.