Psychological migraine treatment gives sufferers a confidence boost in their ability to self-manage their symptoms. For severe migraine sufferers, psychological treatments build on the benefits of drug therapy, according to a new study. A comparison of the effects of various treatment combinations for severe migraine - drug therapy with or without behavioral management - shows that those patients receiving the behavioral management program alongside drug therapy are significantly more confident in their ability to use behavioral skills to effectively self-manage migraines. (Source: ScienceDaily Headlines)MedWorm Message: Register for MedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network, and receive $5 free advertising.

Conclusions. The results confirm the vulnerability of HCWs, whether clinical or nonclinical, to emerging H1N1 influenza. (Source: Infect Control Hosp Epidemiol Latest Issue)

Conclusion This was a well-conducted and well-described genetic study that followed a recognised approach for studies in this field. There are some points to consider: One proposed cause of neurological disorders is problems with ion channels (pores in the nerve cell walls that aid the transmission of nerve signals). The researchers say that in their study, they did not identify any associations between known ion channel genes and migraine. Possessing the rs1835740 genetic variant put people at an increased risk of migraine, but not all people with the variant experienced migraine. Conversely, some people without the variant experienced migraine, illustrating that other factors are also behind migraine. Despite speculation by newspapers, there is still more work to be done in this f...

Many people who suffer from migraines believe fluorescent lights are the culprit. (Source: NYT)

Many people who suffer from migraines believe fluorescent lights are the culprit. (Source: NYT Health)

"People who suffer from a severe form of migraine are more likely to die of heart disease and strokes,” reported The Daily Telegraph. It said that people who had migraine with aura were 28% more likely to die from coronary heart disease and 40% more likely to die of stroke. (Source: Neurological Conditions Specialist Library)MedWorm Message: Register for MedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network, and receive $5 free advertising.

Conclusions  We report the first case of CVT with the “cord sign” and concomitant elevated FVIII. Early recognition of the “cord sign” is warranted for the emergency diagnosis and treatment of CVT. Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s12028-010-9434-2Authors Elias A. Giraldo, Department of Neurology, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, 855 Monroe Avenue, Room 415, Memphis, TN 38163, USARada Petrinjac-Nenadic, Department of Neurology, The University of Tennessee Health Science Center, 855 Monroe Avenue, Room 415, Memphis, TN 38163, USA Journal Neurocritical CareOnline ISSN 1556-0961Print ISSN 1541-6933 (Source: Neurocritical Care)

We describe a case which initially presented as persistent and untreatable probable migraine, which was subsequently diagnosed as neurosyphilis during the clinical evaluation. All symptoms regressed after appropriate treatment. We suggest that the possibility of neurosyphilis should be taken into account in the differential diagnosis of a persistent headache which does not respond to medication. Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s10194-010-0254-8Authors Evangelia Kararizou, Neurologic Clinic, Neurological Department, Aeginitio Hospital, University of Athens, 72-74 Vass. Sofias Avenue, 115 28 Athens, GreeceDimitrios Naoumis, Neurological Department, 251 Air Force Hospital, Athens, GreeceKonstantinos Gkiatas, Neurological Department, 251 Air Force Hospital, Athens, GreeceElis...

Abstract  A 46-year-old female, known case of adiposis dolorosa since adolescence, noticed painful thickening of scalp in bilateral parieto-occipital areas and vertex 1 year back. Six weeks prior to the presentation to our service, she developed severe occipital headache refractory to drug treatment. She improved after bilateral greater occipital nerve blocks. She was subjected to bilateral greater occipital chemical neurolysis which has given her complete pain relief. Content Type Journal ArticleDOI 10.1007/s10194-010-0253-9Authors Juhi Kawale, Department of Medicine, King Edward Memorial Hospital and Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College, Parel, Mumbai, IndiaAmit Mahore, Department of Neurosurgery, King Edward VII Memorial Hospital and Seth Gordhandas Sunderd...

(Springer) For severe migraine sufferers, psychological treatments build on the benefits of drug therapy, according to a new study by Elizabeth Seng and Dr. Kenneth Holroyd from Ohio University in the US. Their comparison of the effects of various treatment combinations for severe migraine -- drug therapy with or without behavioral management -- shows that those patients receiving the behavioral management program alongside drug therapy are significantly more confident in their ability to use behavioral skills to effectively self-manage migraines. (Source: EurekAlert! - Social and Behavioral Science)

Allergan agreed to settle criminal and civil allegations that it had marketed Botox for uses not approved by the Food and Drug Administration. (Source: NYT Health)MedWorm Message: Register for MedMatcha, MedWorm's medical advertising network, and receive $5 free advertising.

Allergan agreed to pay $600 million to settle criminal and civil allegations that it had marketed Botox for medical uses, like pain and headache, not approved by the Food and Drug Administration. (Source: NYT Health)

Objectives: These EFNS guidelines on the molecular diagnosis of channelopathies, including epilepsy and migraine, as well as stroke, and dementia are designed to summarize the possibilities and limitations of molecular genetic techniques and to provide diagnostic criteria for deciding when a molecular diagnostic work-up is indicated. (Source: Neurological Conditions Specialist Library)

We present two rare and fatal forms of anthrax: meningeal in a 33-year-old male shepherd and intestinal in a 4-year-old boy. The former was admitted to the hospital with complaints of headache, vomiting, fever, and decreased level of consciousness. The latter presented with abdominal pain and distension, vomiting, and fever. Both cases were proven by animal inoculation. PMID: 20804313 [PubMed - in process] (Source: Archives of Iranian Medicine)

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