Vestibular migraine is a disabling health condition characterized by severe, recurrent attacks of vertigo. A Cochrane review assessed the benefits and potential harms of medications used to try to prevent these attacks. Key Facts: Only 3 small studies, with 209 participants in total, were identified that compared medications to placebo or no treatment The studies …
Cold stimulus headache, commonly known as “brain freeze”, is a curious and understudied phenomenon that many of us have experienced when eating or drinking something cold too quickly. Though brief and benign, these headaches provide insight into how the brain responds to sudden temperature changes. Key Facts About “Brain Freeze”: Caused by quick exposure of …
A new network meta-analysis published in Frontiers in Pharmacology provides important insights into the relative efficacy and safety of monoclonal antibodies targeting calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) for migraine prevention. This comprehensive analysis compares four CGRP monoclonal antibodies – eptinezumab, erenumab, fremanezumab, and galcanezumab – and sheds light on which ones are most effective for reducing …
Headaches are an extremely prevalent health issue, but medications can have side effects or lose effectiveness over time. Primary headaches, which have no identified underlying cause, include migraine, tension-type headache, and cluster headache. These cause significant disability worldwide. While medications are commonly used, non-pharmacological treatments are gaining interest as alternatives or additions to drug regimens. …
