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Researchers report that measuring serum levels of sphingolipids might one day help identify women at high risk for migraines. The findings were published online Sept. 9 in Neurology.

Sphingolipid Levels ID Women at Risk for Episodic Migraine

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Every standard deviation increase in ceramide levels tied to ~92 percent lower risk of migraine
Older smokers who experience migraines appear to be at increased risk of stroke

Older Smokers With Migraines May Face Added Stroke Risk

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Researchers find no increased risk among nonsmokers
Migraine surgery may be an effective choice for adolescents who haven't gotten relief from standard treatment

Surgery May Help Adolescents With Frequent Migraines

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Surgery should be reserved for teens whose migraines have not responded to other treatments
Many people with migraines

Many Migraine Sufferers Given Ineffective, Addictive Meds

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Opioids a poor choice, especially for children, doctors say
Results from phase II clinical trials indicate that a new class of drugs

New Class of Migraine Meds Shows Promise for Prevention

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Injectable medications appear promising in early trials, but more research needed
Despite the availability of medications proven to ease migraines in children

Many Youth With Migraine May Be Missing Out on Right Rx

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Nearly half don't get any pain medications at all, researcher adds
Carpal tunnel syndrome appears to increase risk for migraine headaches

Association Seen Between Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Migraines

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Patients with one are more than twice as likely to have the other
A procedure that delivers lidocaine directly to nerves in the back of the nasal cavity appears to offer significant relief to migraine sufferers

SIR: Intranasal Sphenopalatine Ganglion Block Eases Migraine

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Therapy reduces pain level by about one-third for up to a month
Researchers have reviewed recent scientific literature and concluded that a number of classes of drugs are effective for treating acute migraine. The study

AHS: Research Informs New Migraine Rx Guidelines

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Opioids not recommended for regular use