Migraine

The AJMC® Migraine compendium is a comprehensive resource for clinical news and expert insights for the recurring type of headache, which is accompanied by side effects.

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Prior Authorization Requirements for Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide Antagonists

April 20th 2023

This quantitative and qualitative analysis highlights differences in prior authorization requirements for migraine drugs from nearly 50 managed care organizations and summarizes broad types of criteria used.

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Care for Migraine Insufficient in Germany, Online Survey Finds

March 25th 2022

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Comparing Benign Recurrent Vertigo With Vestibular Migraine, Menière's Disease

March 21st 2022

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Machine Learning Could Help Predict Migraineur Response to NSAIDs

March 17th 2022

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Examining Trends in Headache-Related ED Visits, Treatment

March 14th 2022

Acute Migraine Treatment: Prevalence and Classes of Agents

Experts in the management of migraine discuss the prevalence of individuals taking acute migraine therapy and enumerate the various classes of agents available.

Acute and Preventive Therapy for Migraine peer exchange

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Study Finds Association Between Migraine and Dementia Among Women
August 31st 2019

Study Finds Association Between Migraine and Dementia Among Women

Alison Rodriguez
Researchers said that the results reveal a need for future studies in order to obtain a better understanding of the migraine-dementia relationship and how the relationship varies between the sexes.
Researchers Examine Treatment Patterns Before CGRPs Came to Market
August 29th 2019

Researchers Examine Treatment Patterns Before CGRPs Came to Market

AJMC Staff
The authors said their finding that preventive medications for migraine might be underutilized surprised them, given that guidelines for migraine prevention exist in the United States, Canada, and Europe.
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August 28th 2019

Study Summary: Sleep Apnea and Poor Sleep Quality Among People With Migraine

Buse DC, Rains JC, Pavlovic JM, et al. Sleep disorders among people with migraine: results from the chronic migraine epidemiology, outcomes (CaMEO) study. Headache. 2019, 59(1):32-45. doi: 10.1111/head.13435.
Peripheral Nerve Field Stimulation Effective for Treating Chronic Migraine, Study Finds
August 27th 2019

Peripheral Nerve Field Stimulation Effective for Treating Chronic Migraine, Study Finds

Alison Rodriguez
A case report of a 35-year-old woman with chronic migraine who had a 2-year history of severe pain that did not improve with medical therapy showed that peripheral nerve field stimulation could safely treat chronic migraine.
Neil Goldfarb Outlines the Importance of Managing Employees With Migraine
August 21st 2019

Neil Goldfarb Outlines the Importance of Managing Employees With Migraine

Traditionally, migraine is thought of as an issue of lost productivity, but there is evidence that there are direct costs on the medical claims side, said Neil Goldfarb, president and chief executive officer of the Greater Philadelphia Business Group on Health.
Study Suggests Need for Optimized Migraine Therapy
August 19th 2019

Study Suggests Need for Optimized Migraine Therapy

Alison Rodriguez
The Evolving Treatment Paradigm for Migraine: An Interview With Timothy R. Smith, MD, RPh (Part 2 of 2)
August 14th 2019

The Evolving Treatment Paradigm for Migraine: An Interview With Timothy R. Smith, MD, RPh (Part 2 of 2)

Timothy R. Smith, MD, RPh, is president and chief executive officer of StudyMetrix Research. He is a fellow of the American College of Physicians and the American Headache Society, a certified physician investigator of the Academy of Clinical Research Professionals, and vice president of the National Headache Foundation. Dr Smith has a special interest in patient and physician issues related to the treatment of headache in primary care. This is part 2 of an interview conducted by an editor from The American Journal of Managed Care®.
The Evolving Treatment Paradigm for Migraine: An Interview With Timothy R. Smith, MD, RPh (Part 1 of 2)
August 14th 2019

The Evolving Treatment Paradigm for Migraine: An Interview With Timothy R. Smith, MD, RPh (Part 1 of 2)

Timothy R. Smith, MD, RPh, is president and chief executive officer of StudyMetrix Research. He is a fellow of the American College of Physicians and the American Headache Society, a certified physician investigator of the Academy of Clinical Research Professionals, and vice president of the National Headache Foundation. Dr Smith has a special interest in patient and physician issues related to the treatment of headache in primary care. This is part 1 of an interview conducted by an editor from The American Journal of Managed Care®.
Study Suggests Implementing Guidelines Is Required to Improve Migraine Outcomes
August 10th 2019

Study Suggests Implementing Guidelines Is Required to Improve Migraine Outcomes

Alison Rodriguez
The authors said their study shows that implementing migraine guidelines into day-to-day clinical practice needs improvement.
Drinking 3 or More Caffeinated Beverages Linked to Higher Odds of Migraine, Study Says
August 8th 2019

Drinking 3 or More Caffeinated Beverages Linked to Higher Odds of Migraine, Study Says

Allison Inserro
There is widespread anecdotal belief that caffeine can cause migraines or ease them once they’ve begun, although there is little scientific evidence to back that up. A new study released Thursday says that it’s the quantity that matters—having 3 or more caffeinated drinks a day is linked to a headache that day or the next.
Perceived Stress Linked to Higher Frequency of Migraine, Study Says
August 3rd 2019

Perceived Stress Linked to Higher Frequency of Migraine, Study Says

Sara Karlovitch
According to the study, the perceived stress level of people with a greater number of migraines was higher than those with fewer migraines per month.
Study Examines Lasmiditan Used With, Without Migraine Preventives
August 2nd 2019

Study Examines Lasmiditan Used With, Without Migraine Preventives

Alison Rodriguez
A new study aimed to examine the effectiveness of lasmiditan when used with migraine preventives compared to those who do not use migraine preventives.
Study Evaluates Rimegepant, Another CGRP for Migraine
July 27th 2019

Study Evaluates Rimegepant, Another CGRP for Migraine

AJMC Staff
A recently study of rimegepant, an investigational oral calcitonin gene–related peptide receptor (CGRP) blocker for migraine, resulted in a higher percentage of patients relieved of pain over placebo.
Australian Study Evaluates Real-World Evidence of Botox to Prevent Migraine
July 27th 2019

Australian Study Evaluates Real-World Evidence of Botox to Prevent Migraine

Alison Rodriguez
Researchers said the results demonstrate the effectiveness of Botox as well as emphasize the importance of real-world data and approaches for establishing the efficacy of a treatment for migraine.
Consuming Riboflavin Through Diet May Reduce Migraine Occurrence
July 20th 2019

Consuming Riboflavin Through Diet May Reduce Migraine Occurrence

Alison Rodriguez
The amount of riboflavin (vitamin B2) consumed through one’s diet may have an impact on migraine.
Use of Opioids and Barbiturates in Migraine Indicates Care Has Room for Improvement, Study Says
July 19th 2019

Use of Opioids and Barbiturates in Migraine Indicates Care Has Room for Improvement, Study Says

Allison Inserro
A study presented at the American Headache Society 2019 Annual Scientific Meeting found that care for patients with migraine has room for improvement, based on the results of a web-based survey of more than 20,000 people.
Study Finds Unmet Medical Need in Triptan-Treated Migraines
July 13th 2019

Study Finds Unmet Medical Need in Triptan-Treated Migraines

Alison Rodriguez
Migraine affects many individuals worldwide, yet many patients remain undiagnosed or undertreated, highlighting a widespread, unmet need that calls for new drugs and pathways for migraine treatment.
Telemedicine Shows Promise for Migraine Treatment, Access
July 12th 2019

Telemedicine Shows Promise for Migraine Treatment, Access

Allison Inserro
Using telemedicine for migraine treatment could improve physician productivity as well as patient access, according to an abstract presented at the 2019 American Headache Society Annual Meeting.
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July 3rd 2019

Food-Insecure Young Adults More Likely to Be Diagnosed With Migraine

Samantha DiGrande
A recent study sought to determine if there was an association between food insecurity, or the fear that your food will run out before you have enough money to purchase more, and migraine, which commonly affects 1 in 6 individuals, among young adults in the United States.
Dr Abraham Nagy on Better Lifestyle Choices to Improve Headaches
July 2nd 2019

Dr Abraham Nagy on Better Lifestyle Choices to Improve Headaches

Abraham Nagy, MD, chair of neurology at University of Las Vegas and director of Nevada Headache Institute discusses how better lifestyle choices can improve headaches.
Women With Migraines During Pregnancy May Have Increased Risk of Complications
June 28th 2019

Women With Migraines During Pregnancy May Have Increased Risk of Complications

Allison Inserro
A new study said there are greater risks of several adverse pregnancy outcomes for women with migraines than those without, including elevated blood pressure, miscarriage, caesareans, preterm births, and infants with low birth weight.
Shoshana Lipson Discusses Main Takeaways From Migraine Peer Exchange
June 28th 2019

Shoshana Lipson Discusses Main Takeaways From Migraine Peer Exchange

Shoshana Lipson, a patient advocate and founder of the “CGRP & Migraine Community ” on Facebook explains what she sees as the biggest takeaways from the migraine peer exchange that she participated in.
Dr Stephen Silberstein on How Patients Are Reacting to CGRP Inhibitors
June 21st 2019

Dr Stephen Silberstein on How Patients Are Reacting to CGRP Inhibitors

Stephen Silberstein, MD, director of the Jefferson Headache Center, discusses patient reactions to being prescribed a CGRP inhibitor.
Assessing Cognitive Decline in Migraine Associated With Medication Overuse
June 19th 2019

Assessing Cognitive Decline in Migraine Associated With Medication Overuse

AJMC Staff
A recent study examined cognitive changes in a type of migraine termed chronic migraine with medication overuse headache (CM-MOH).
Sensory Processing Difficulties Worsen Quality of Life in Children With Migraine
June 15th 2019

Sensory Processing Difficulties Worsen Quality of Life in Children With Migraine

AJMC Staff
Sensory processing difficulties are seen among children with migraine, according to a recently published study, which said that their quality of life is predicted by both headache-related disability and sensory processing difficulties.
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June 14th 2019

Study Summary: Factors Associated With Acute Medication Overuse in People With Migraine

Schwedt TJ, Alam A, Reed ML, et al. Factors associated with acute medication overuse in people with migraine: results from the 2017 Migraine in America Symptoms, Treatment (MAST) study. J Headache Pain. 2018, 19(1):38. doi:10.1186/s10194-018-0865-z.
FDA Approves First Cluster Headache Treatment
June 14th 2019

FDA Approves First Cluster Headache Treatment

Samantha DiGrande
Earlier this month, the FDA approved the first ever migraine drug, galcanezumab-gnlm (Emgality, Lilly) indicated to treat cluster headaches.
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June 12th 2019

Study Summary: Development of a Claims-Based Algorithm to Identify Patients With Potentially Undiagnosed Chronic Migraine

Pavlovic JM, Yu JS, Silberstein SD, et al. Development of a claims-based algorithm to identify potentially undiagnosed chronic migraine patients. Cephalalgia. 2019, 39(4):465-476. doi:10.1177/0333102418825373.
Assessing Migraine Disability and Prescription Patterns Provides Clinical Insights, Study Says
June 7th 2019

Assessing Migraine Disability and Prescription Patterns Provides Clinical Insights, Study Says

Allison Inserro
Research shows that primary care physicians prescribe preventive therapy for migraine less often than migraine specialists.
Migraine Linked to Increased Risk of Bell Palsy
June 6th 2019

Migraine Linked to Increased Risk of Bell Palsy

Jaime Rosenberg
Study findings are indicating that patients with migraine are at an increased risk of Bell palsy, and the increased risk varies among age groups.
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