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Scientists at Copenhagen University Hospital compared 132 adults who still had headaches a year or more after a mild traumatic brain injury (called persistent post-traumatic headache, or PTH) with 751 people...

We have been using repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) to treat chronic migraine headaches and other types of pain and neurological disorders. An article published in Pain Medicine News provides...

At the New York Headache Center, we have been using fMRI-guided repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) to treat chronic migraine, posttraumatic headaches (PTH), pain syndromes, and neurological...

A major new study offers hope for athletes and others recovering from concussion: using over-the-counter (OTC) analgesics like acetaminophen and NSAIDs may significantly improve symptoms and reduce...

You may think of flossing as a way to keep your teeth and gums healthy, but new research shows that it may also protect your heart and brain. Recent scientific studies reveal compelling connections between gum health...

Concussions in children are far more than just a bump on the head—they can trigger subtle yet significant changes in brain function that may linger long after the visible symptoms fade. A recent prospective, longitudinal...

A new study suggests that zonisamide (Zonegran), a medication traditionally used to treat seizures, may help reduce migraine days in children and teens. The research, led by Dr. Anisa Kelley of Northwestern University Feinberg...

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In a recent study published in Pain by the University of Pittsburg researchers, the effectiveness of medical cannabis was compared with traditional prescription medications for managing chronic pain...

New research from McGill University published in the journal Pain suggests that the tempo—or speed—of music plays a crucial role in how well it helps reduce pain. In this study, researchers explored whether music that matches...

It was an honor to participate in the 35th Annual Winter Symposium of the Headache Cooperative of the Northeast, held on March 7 and 8. Leading headache experts from across the country covered many interesting topics...

A new study published in the Annals of Neurology by researchers at UCSF challenges our current understanding of what constitutes “normal” vitamin B12 levels, particularly regarding brain health. The findings suggest that...

Recent advances in neuroimaging are bringing us closer to an objective diagnosis of migraines. Korean researchers have published groundbreaking findings showing that migraine sufferers exhibit distinctive structural...

FDA has approved suzetrigine (Journavx) for the treatment of moderate to severe acute pain. The drug was found to be as effective as Vicodin (hydrocodone with acetaminophen) after surgery to remove a bunion...

A new Cochrane meta-analysis has reaffirmed the significant role of magnesium sulfate in reducing the risk of cerebral palsy (CP) and death in preterm infants. This comprehensive review, which analyzed six randomized...

The Chordate System, using a technique called Kinetic Oscillation Stimulation (K.O.S), has shown promising results in reducing monthly headache days for people with chronic migraines, according to a study just published by...

As a 68-year-old physician, I’m often asked about my own supplement regimen. Here is my approach to supplementation. The uncomfortable truth about our modern diet is that even those of us eating “healthy” may not be getting...

Modern technology may help manage or even prevent pain before it becomes chronic. A recent study exploring the effects of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) on pain sensitivity offers some intriguing insights...

It’s an honor to have contributed, alongside Andrew Blumenfeld and Sait Ashina, a chapter on Botox injections to the upcoming textbook Headache and Facial Pain Medicine. Edited by Sait Ashina of Harvard Medical...

“Dr. Mauskop, Congratulations on hitting a new milestone – over 3800 citations of your articles! This places you in the top 5% for citations within the Doximity community.”Some of the most cited articles...

Hemicrania continua, a rare but severe headache condition, literally means “continuous one-sided headache” in Latin. This chronic condition manifests as an intense, unrelenting pain concentrated on one side of the head, typically...

If you’re one of the millions of people who suffer from migraines, you might be worried about the long-term effects on your brain. Recent studies have suggested that people with migraines might be at higher risk for structural...

Vitamin B12 deficiency is common in the elderly, vegetarians, people with diabetes, and other chronic conditions. This deficiency can cause neurological, psychiatric, hematological, and other symptoms. It can be a...

Researchers at a hospital in Northern India reported good results in treating New Daily Persistent Headache (NDPH) with repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS). NDPH is a type of headache that begins suddenly...

Dr. Messoud Ashina of the Danish Headache Center led a group of European researchers in analyzing the efficacy of migraine medications for treating acute migraine attacks. Their paper published in the British Medical Journal...

Two sets of “designer drugs” have been developed based on our understanding of the neurobiology of migraines. The first, sumatriptan (Imitrex), introduced in 1992, was the pioneer in a class of seven triptan drugs, all targeting...

Long COVID, also known as post-COVID conditions, can present with a wide range of symptoms that persist for weeks or months after the initial COVID-19 infection. The most common symptoms of long COVID include...

Chronic pain is known to alter the brain’s default mode network (DMN). The DMN is a group of interconnected brain regions activated when a person is not focused on the external world. Key DMN functions include mind...

The FDA approved transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) to treat anxiety, depression, and OCD about 15 years ago. Most insurers cover this treatment. However, it remains highly underutilized. A study just published by Dutch...

The use of focused ultrasound to treat brain disorders was one of the topics discussed at the 2024 NYC Neuromodulation Conference in NYC. Coincidentally, a study on this topic was published last month by Jan Kubanek and his...