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Drug-Induced Musical Hallucinations: Causes & Treatments (2024 Research)

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Drug-induced musical hallucinations occur across various medical conditions, with antidepressants, opioids, and other medications as common triggers, potentially arising from neurotransmitter imbalances; treatment often involves modifying or discontinuing the trigger drug. Highlights: Prevalence & Demographics: The average patient age was 58.3 years, with 67.9% being female. Common Conditions: Hearing impairments, psychiatric disorders, cancers, and neurodegenerative …

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Vestibular Migraine Prevention: Efficacy & Safety of Current Medications (2023 Evidence Review)

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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 …

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Long COVID Treatments in Trials: Antivirals, Anti-Inflammatories, Anticoagulants (2023)

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Long COVID affects millions globally, causing debilitating symptoms that can persist for months or years. Experts are calling for urgent clinical trials to find treatments. Key Facts: Long COVID can cause fatigue, brain fog, muscle weakness, sleep disturbances and other symptoms lasting weeks to years after initial infection. The mechanisms are unclear but may involve …

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Brain Freeze: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments for Cold Stimulus Headache

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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 …

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Medications & Drugs for Borderline Personality Disorder: Do Effective Treatments Exist?

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Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a common and debilitating mental health condition, yet medication options remain limited according to a new systematic review published in CNS Drugs. The study found minimal evidence supporting the benefits of medication for BPD beyond some improvement in individual symptoms. No drugs have been approved for BPD and there is …

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Natural Treatments for Headaches: Non-Pharmacological Options

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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. …

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Tardive Dyskinesia Research Trends: Examining the Past 50 Years

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Tardive dyskinesia (TD) is an involuntary movement disorder caused by long-term use of antipsychotic medications. It involves repetitive, uncontrolled movements of the face, limbs or trunk. TD can be an unrelenting concern for patients and doctors due to its persistent and potentially irreversible nature. Key Facts: Research output on TD peaked in the 1990s, declined …

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New Epilepsy Treatments in Development (2023): Neuromodulation, CBD, Gene Therapy

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Epilepsy impacts millions of people worldwide. While medications have been the mainstay of treatment, one-third of patients continue to have seizures despite available drugs. This highlights the need for innovative therapies. Recent years have seen exciting developments that bring new promise for improved seizure control. Key Facts: Epilepsy is a neurological disorder characterized by recurrent, …

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Cannabis Hyperemesis Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, Treatments

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Cannabis hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) is a newly recognized condition causing severe nausea and vomiting in long-term cannabis users. Key facts about CHS: Repeated, uncontrollable vomiting is the main symptom Occurs in long-term heavy cannabis users Exact cause is unknown, but likely involves cannabis effects on brain receptors Stopping cannabis use is the only definitive cure …

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Advances in Treatment-Resistant Depression: Causes, Symptoms, Interventions

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Major depressive disorder (depression) is very common. It causes a lot of suffering and disability around the world. The good news is many people get better with medication, psychotherapy (talk therapy), or both. But for some people, depression just won’t go away even after trying multiple treatments. This is called treatment-resistant depression or TRD. Key …

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