Not all headache disorders are the same. An excruciating, sudden-onset headache known as thunderclap headache (TCH) is a medical emergency, very different from more common headache disorders such as migraine and tension headache. If you develop TCH, you should call 911 or immediately go to the closest hospital. TCH is associated with a variety of… Read More »
View photos (Bloomberg Opinion) — Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Co. has rapidly transformed from one of biotech’s darlings into a cautionary tale of overheated M&A hype. Shares of the developer of migraine treatments surged in April after Bloomberg News reported that the company was considering a sale; the stock then took another leg up earlier this month when Biohaven canceled plans to attend a… Read More »
There is a dearth of evidence for diagnostic accuracy in measurement scales that were reported in the literature for headache associated with musculoskeletal symptoms in adults. More studies are required to enhance the level of evidence, according to a study published in Cephalalgia. Researchers conducted a review of literature on the diagnostic accuracy of questionnaires and… Read More »
By Heather ClowerThe Parsons Advocate On the evening of November 26, Danny Barr was walking home near dusk from an evening hunt when he stepped over what he believed to be a pile of leaves. Upon further investigation, he realized it was a small Eastern Screech owl that didn’t look to be in good health. Just… Read More »
The ongoing trade war between the United States and China could be set to take a significant toll on Apple‘s (NASDAQ:AAPL) business. Per a report from Nikkei Asian Review, following the arrest of Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou in Canada at the request of the United States, “[many] Chinese businesses have told employees they will receive subsidies if… Read More »
Nasal surgery to relieve obstructed breathing can reduce or eliminate chronic headaches in selected patients, reports a paper in the December issue of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery®. Eighty-five percent of patients undergoing functional nasal surgery had at least partial improvement in their headaches, according to a research summary and update by Ahmed M. Afifi, MD,… Read More »