NICE to recommend rimegepant as first acute migraine treatment
NICE has approved rimegepant as the first treatment for acute migraine, in draft guidance published today. Around 13,000 could benefit from rimegepant (Vydura, Pfizer), said NICE after signing off its use in adults who have tried at least two triptans but they did not work well enough. It can also be used for those in... Read moreThe post NICE to recommend rimegepant as first acute migraine treatment appeared first on Nursing in Practice. (Source: Nursing in Practice)
Source: Nursing in Practice - September 14, 2023 Category: Nursing Authors: Wiliam Hunter Tags: Clinical Latest news Women's health Source Type: news
Doctor recommends at-home migraine treatment that has no side effects
A doctor has revealed an at-home hack that could help relieve your migraine without any side effects. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - September 14, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Rimegepant: New treatment for migraine attacks on NHS to benefit thousands
The treatment has been recommended by health experts and will soon be available on the NHS. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - September 14, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
New treatment for migraine attacks on NHS to benefit thousands
The treatment has been recommended by health experts and will soon be available on the NHS. (Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition)
Source: BBC News | Health | UK Edition - September 14, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Hope for thousands as NHS approves drug for acute migraine
First and only Nice-recommended medicine could ‘alleviate misery’ of condition in England and WalesNHS health advisers have approved the first treatment foracute migraine in a decision that promises to bring relief to about 13,000 people.The National Institute of Health and Clinical Excellence (Nice) has recommended a drug called rimegepant, also known as Vydura, which is made by Pfizer.Continue reading... (Source: Guardian Unlimited Science)
Source: Guardian Unlimited Science - September 13, 2023 Category: Science Authors: Denis Campbell Health policy editor Tags: Health NHS Neuroscience UK news Society England Wales Source Type: news
Earth Is Mostly Outside Its ‘ Safe Operating Space For Humanity, ’ Study Warns
Earth is exceeding its “safe operating space for humanity” in six of nine key measurements of its health, and two of the remaining three are headed in the wrong direction, a new study said.
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Earth’s climate, biodiversity, land, freshwater, nutrient pollution and “novel” chemicals (human-made compounds like microplastics and nuclear waste) are all out of whack, a group of international scientists said in Wednesday’s journal Science Advances. Only the acidity of the oceans, the health of the air and the ozone layer are within the boundaries c...
Source: TIME: Science - September 13, 2023 Category: Science Authors: SETH BORENSTEIN / AP Tags: Uncategorized climate change healthscienceclimate wire Source Type: news
'My severe migraine turned into a stroke...at 39 I'm now learning to walk again'
Alli Bate was left paralysed on one side of her body after suffering a stroke at the age of 38. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - September 13, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Here ’s Why Many Decongestants May Soon Disappear From Store Shelves
Some of the most common cold medications like Benadryl, Mucinex and variations of Tylenol may soon be forced off shelves after a Food and Drug Administration panel found oral phenylephrine to be ineffective, potentially forcing drug companies to reformulate products and consumers to turn to nasal…#benadryl #mucinex #tylenol #fda #cdc #sudafedpe #dayquil #nyquilseverecold #headache #robitussincough (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - September 12, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Growing Pains May Be Precursor to Migraine
MONDAY, Sept. 11, 2023 -- Growing pains (GP) among children and adolescents may be a precursor to or comorbidity with migraine, according to a study published online Sept. 6 in Headache.
Raimundo Pereira Silva-Néto, Ph.D., from the Federal... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - September 11, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
Saudi push for $100 oil brings new headache for Biden administration
Rising energy prices come as president puts economic record at heart of re-election bid (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - September 8, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Long COVID and New Migraines: What's the Link? Long COVID and New Migraines: What's the Link?
It ' s estimated that 1 in 8 people with COVID develop long COVID; of those patients, 44% also experience headaches. Research has found that many of those headaches are migraines.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines)
Source: Medscape Infectious Diseases Headlines - September 7, 2023 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: Infectious Diseases News Source Type: news
No Change Seen in Frequency of Recurrent Vertigo Attacks Over Time
THURSDAY, Sept. 7, 2023 -- Among people with benign recurrent vertigo (BRV), Meniere disease (MD), or vestibular migraine (VM) who have persistent vertigo attacks, there is no change in attack frequency over time, according to a study published... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - September 7, 2023 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
'Lifechanging' migraine pill which slashes attacks by half set to be available in months
Taken as a daily pill, trials of atogepant revealed it cut migraines from an average of eight to four a month - double the success of current tablets. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - September 4, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
QakBot malware network is dismantled in major crackdown
The U.S. government and international partners just tackled a big cyber headache: QakBot. This malware has been a menace for businesses and agencies for ages. The organized force not only shut it down but also managed to reclaim millions in lost funds. The FBI and Cybersecurity Infrastructure…#fbi #securityalerts #martinestrada #southerndistrict #departmentofjustice #estrada #mac #duckhunt #doj #donalway (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - September 2, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
