Volume 6 , Issue 3 • 2017 contents
Migraine Preventive Therapy – What ’ s in the Pipeline ?
Studies have revealed that the utilization of preventive therapy is dismal . Newer therapies are being researched that may bring more treatment options to the migraine patient who needs prophylactic therapy .
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Restless Leg Syndrome and Migraine
A connection between Restless Leg Syndrome ( RLS ) and migraine ���������������������������������������������������������������������� �������������������������������������������������������������������� getting RLS .
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Advocating for the Headache Patient – Another Opportunity
Beginning in 2007 , a lobbying event takes place annually in Washington , DC . Headache on the Hill involves health care practitioners , advocacy groups , and most importantly , patients who visit members of Congress to inform and educate about the impact of migraine and cluster headaches on the individual and society .
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Light and Headache Disorders : Understanding Light Triggers and Photophobia
Photophobia , sensitivity to light , is a symptom common in migraine , as well as ophthalmic and other neurological disorders . Sunglasses and avoidance of bright lights may not be the total answer .
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Book Review : Discussing Migraine with Your Patients – A Common Sense Guide for Clinicians . By Dawn A . Marcus , MD and Duren Michael Ready , MD .
Lawrence Robbins , MD discusses a new book written primarily for health care practitioners but which will serve as an invaluable resource for patients and their families . The book includes a treasure of clinical pearls and wise advice .
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NHF News
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Learn what ’ s happening in and around the National Headache Foundation .
This issue features The Comprehensive Headache Center in Franklin , Wisconsin , and a conversation with its Medical Director , Ashley Holdridge , D . O .
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Reader Mail
You ask , our physician experts answer . Get information from leaders in headache medicine .
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