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Study finds gender bias in stroke treatment

Despite having worse stroke symptoms and living within comparable distances to comprehensive stroke centers, women with large vessel occlusion acute ischemic stroke are less likely to be routed to the centers compared to men, according to a new study from UTHealth Houston.

18 Jul 2023

Novel vaccine against Lyme disease reported to be safe and effective

Researchers determine the safety and immunogenicity of a novel candidate vaccine against Lyme borreliosis.

11 Jul 2023

Lilly granted MHRA marketing authorization in Great Britain for a ground-breaking UC therapy

Eli Lilly and Company announced today that the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has granted marketing authorisation (MA) for mirikizumab (OMVOH®) for the treatment of adult patients with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis who have had an inadequate response with, lost response to, or were intolerant to either conventional therapy or a biologic treatment.

10 Jul 2023

Moderna provides an update on regulatory submissions for RSV vaccine candidate, mRNA-1345

Moderna, Inc., a biotechnology company pioneering messenger RNA (mRNA) therapeutics and vaccines, today provided an update on regulatory submissions for mRNA-1345, a vaccine for the prevention of RSV-associated lower respiratory tract disease (RSV-LRTD) and acute respiratory disease (ARD) in adults aged 60 years or older.

10 Jul 2023

New regulatory system discovered in malaria parasite

Gene expression within the apicoplast, an organelle in the malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum, is regulated by melatonin (the circadian signaling hormone) in host blood, and intrinsic parasite cues, via a factor called ApSigma, as identified by a recent study aided by Tokyo Tech's World Research Hub Initiative.

3 Jul 2023

AEM systematic review provides new insights into head imaging abnormalities in patients with acute delirium

Older adults who come to the Emergency Department (ED) with altered mental status (AMS), delirium, or confusion are more likely to have an acutely abnormal finding on computed tomography (CT) if they have a focal neurological deficit.

30 Jun 2023

Long COVID cannot be treated as a single condition, study says

Long COVID is not a single condition, and should not be treated as such, according to new data collected in nationwide study released May 31 in the Open Forum of Infectious Diseases.

29 Jun 2023

WHO to declare artificial sweetener aspartame as possible carcinogen

The World Health Organization recently indicated that aspartame will likely be declared a “possible carcinogen to humans.”

29 Jun 2023

Blood pressure lowering medications could be used more widely to prevent migraines

The first known large-scale review of international studies on the positive effect of blood pressure (BP) medicines across all classes in preventing migraine shows these widely available drugs could be used much more widely, at low cost, than is the case with current practice, according to a new paper published today in the journal, Cephalalgia.

27 Jun 2023

Europe's battle against Aedes mosquitoes: growing threat of mosquito-borne diseases

Study described how cases of all types of mosquito-borne diseases are increasing in Europe.

26 Jun 2023

Study points out the need to recognize TBI as a chronic condition

People with TBI may continue to improve or decline years after their injury, making it a more chronic illness, according to a study published in the June 21, 2023, online issue of Neurology®, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

21 Jun 2023

Hypertension drug shown to prevent post-traumatic headaches

A study led by VA Puget Sound Health Care System researchers has shown that prazosin, a drug used to treat high blood pressure, can prevent posttraumatic headaches.

21 Jun 2023

Study reveals patterns of high blood pressure in pregnant women, linked to maternal health risks

Research examines the trajectory of systolic blood pressure in pregnant women and its associations with various factors. It sheds light on the patterns and risks related to blood pressure during pregnancy.

20 Jun 2023

CDC raises alarm: poor vaccine coverage fuels surge in meningococcal disease among HIV-infected individuals

CDC presents preliminary data showing an increase in meningococcal disease among human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected individuals.

19 Jun 2023

Differences in olfactory abilities in men and women

Researchers compared the responses of men and women to various olfactory stimulations.

6 Jun 2023

CDC reports an alarming rise in pediatric intracranial infections in the U.S.

Researchers confirm the occurrence of a cluster of intracranial infections and identify the risk factors responsible for this increase.

5 Jun 2023

New data from the nationwide INSPIRE study shows Long COVID is not a singular condition

The latest data from the nationwide INSPIRE study assessing the long-term symptoms and outcomes of the COVID-19 virus in nearly 6000 participants identifies four clinically distinct symptom presentations (phenotypes), adding to the growing body evidence that Long COVID is not singular condition but rather a range of conditions that may evolve, and typically improve, over time.

5 Jun 2023

Study of immunotherapy for brain cancer metastases shows promising results

In a phase 2 clinical trial of the immune checkpoint inhibitor pembrolizumab, investigators found that 42 percent of patients with metastatic brain cancer benefited from the therapy, with seven patients in the trial surviving longer than two years.

2 Jun 2023

Understanding factors associated with long-term opioid use in fibromyalgia patients

Fibromyalgia is common, affecting around 2% of people in the general population. The 2017 EULAR recommendations state that tramadol - a weak opioid - may be considered for pain management in fibromyalgia, but advise against use of strong opioids due to lack of evidence of efficacy, and the high risk of side effects and addiction.

2 Jun 2023

Juicy findings: Chinese consumers embrace fruit peel delights, scientists examine nutritional value and pesticide concerns

Research explores the consumption of fruit peels by Chinese consumers, highlighting their nutritional value and pesticide residues. It provides insights into methods of pesticide detection and removal, as well as the physiological benefits of fruit peels, aiming to guide informed consumption and contribute to further research in this area.

1 Jun 2023

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Latest Headache News and Research

Study finds gender bias in stroke treatment

Novel vaccine against Lyme disease reported to be safe and effective

Lilly granted MHRA marketing authorization in Great Britain for a ground-breaking UC therapy

Moderna provides an update on regulatory submissions for RSV vaccine candidate, mRNA-1345

New regulatory system discovered in malaria parasite

AEM systematic review provides new insights into head imaging abnormalities in patients with acute delirium

Long COVID cannot be treated as a single condition, study says

WHO to declare artificial sweetener aspartame as possible carcinogen

Blood pressure lowering medications could be used more widely to prevent migraines

Europe's battle against Aedes mosquitoes: growing threat of mosquito-borne diseases

Study points out the need to recognize TBI as a chronic condition

Hypertension drug shown to prevent post-traumatic headaches

Study reveals patterns of high blood pressure in pregnant women, linked to maternal health risks

CDC raises alarm: poor vaccine coverage fuels surge in meningococcal disease among HIV-infected individuals

Differences in olfactory abilities in men and women

CDC reports an alarming rise in pediatric intracranial infections in the U.S.

New data from the nationwide INSPIRE study shows Long COVID is not a singular condition

Study of immunotherapy for brain cancer metastases shows promising results

Understanding factors associated with long-term opioid use in fibromyalgia patients

Juicy findings: Chinese consumers embrace fruit peel delights, scientists examine nutritional value and pesticide concerns

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