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More exciting news for migraine sufferers! On April 17th, 2023, FDA approved a novel medication rizatriptan orally disintegrating film (Rizafilm). This is the first rizatriptan oral disintegrating film to achieve approval in the E.U. and U.S.. Rizafilm is the first oral thin film using IntelGenx proprietary drug delivery technology, VersaFilm,...
FDA has cleared a new preventive treatment for migraine! This treatment is called Nerivio, a wearable, drug-free treatment that activates peripheral nerves by remote electrical modulation. Treatment with Nerivio is 45 minutes, the device is worn on the upper arm, and controlled by an app on a smartphone. In clinical...
Exciting news for migraine sufferers! FDA has approved a new nasal spray for acute treatment of migraine. This nasal spray is Zavzpret (zavegepant), the first calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor antagonist nasal spray for the acute treatment of migraine. This new and exciting drug provides an alternative option for patients...
Adolescent Migraine: Q & A with Dr. Alex Feoktistov By Karen Berger August 9, 2021 With 28% of adolescents between 15-19 years suffering from migraine, it can affect participation in school, sports, work, or other important activities.1 Alex Feoktistov, MD, Ph.D., is the founder and the president of the Synergy Integrative Headache Center...
Meet the drugs and devices giving hope to millions of migraine patients JUNE 8, 2021 BY BRIAN BUNTZ FacebookTwitterLinkedInShare Photo by Liza Summer from Pexels Up until recently, neurologists had relatively few tools at their disposal to help migraine patients. The treatment landscape for migraines has evolved considerably in recent years, according...
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70% of patients with migraine experience neck pain. Identifying the source of neck pain and investigating possible connections to a headache is a critical step in the successful and comprehensive treatment process. This is another success story where Dr. Alex Feoktistov was able to identify the neck pain-migraine connection and...
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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teens-migraines-and-tension-headaches/id842121985?i=1000519832202 As you know we have a lot of stressed out teens. Because of stress our teens are having tension headaches. And though stress doesn’t cause migraines; it can trigger one. Today I have invited a special guest Dr. Alexander Feoktistov MD. This was a really informative interview for...
https://www.singlecare.com/blog/how-long-do-migraines-last/ HEALTH EDUCATION How long do migraines last? The different phases can last from hours to days By Karen Berger, Pharm.D. | Apr. 26, 2021Medically reviewed by Leslie Greenberg, MD If you have ever experienced the pain of migraine, you’re familiar with the signs of an attack coming on: intense pain, sensitivity to...
https://motherhood-moment.blogspot.com/2021/04/healthy-habits-migraines-in-teens.html Friday, April 23, 2021 Healthy Habits: Migraines in Teens With 28% of adolescents between 15-19 years suffering with migraines, there is a risk of them missing out on school, sports, work, or other important activities to recover. Equally as disruptive, drug-based migraine treatments can raise concerns due to unwanted side...
Stress Awareness Month: Dr. Alex Feoktistov, MD and PhD Advises on Importance of Non-Drug Treatment for Adolescent Migraine Thu, April 15, 2021, 12:05 PM·5 min read About 10% of all school-aged children and 28% of teens between 15-19 years suffer from migraines, according to the Migraine Research Foundation....