First device to prevent migraine headaches wins FDA approval

The US Food and Drug Administration has given its first approval for the marketing of a device for preventing migraine headaches. The federal agency says the device, which comes in the form of a headband that delivers a nerve-stimulating low electrical current, may bring relief to patients who cannot tolerate current migraine drugs."This is also the first transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation device specifically authorized for use prior to the onset of pain," they told the press.
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Headache / Migraine Source Type: news