Seymour Diamond, M.D., April 15, 1925 – October 11, 2019
It is with deep sadness that the National Headache Foundation announces the passing of its Executive Chairman and Founder, Seymour Diamond, M.D. Dr. Diamond was a world-renowned leader in headache medicine and an extraordinary advocate for those experiencing migraine and other chronic forms of headache….
11 October, 2019 / 0 Comments
New NHF Board Member
The National Headache Foundation is pleased to announce the election of Jill Oglesby Dehlin to the Board of Directors. Ms. Dehlin currently serves as Chairperson of the NHF’s Patient Leadership Council, and Supervisor of Reproductive Health for the Okemos Public Schools. Jill also sits on…
05 November, 2018 / 0 Comments
There Are More Headache and Migraine Treatments Than Ever
June 28 is recognized as Headache Disease Research Day, and in 2018 headache and migraine patients have more to be excited about than ever. After decades of advocacy, education and research, the number and quality of new treatments and prevention methods available and currently in-research…
27 June, 2018 / 0 Comments
Migraine May Be Potential Threat to Heart Health
Individuals with migraine may be at an increased risk for heart attacks, strokes, blood clots, and irregular heart rates, according to a recent study. Although the connection of migraine to the risk of heart problems is strongest in the first year after diagnosis, it can…
20 February, 2018 / 4 Comments
Wait Times for Headache Care Remain Long
It may not be a surprise to you that the wait for appropriate headache care can be long and frustrating. For every 76,000 individuals with migraine, there is approximately one certified headache specialist. Organizations like the National Headache Foundation are working to certify more qualified…
20 February, 2018 / 0 Comments
CGRP: What You Need to Know – Clinical Trials
By Dr. James Banks, National Headache Foundation Board Member This is the second part of a series related to CGRP. In the first part of the series, Dr. James Banks looks at the basics of CGRP and how it works. Where are CGRP agents currently…
20 February, 2018 / 1 Comment
Take Action and Let Your Voice Be Heard!
Non-Medical Switching Background: Pharmacy benefit managers and health insurers are increasingly making coverage changes aimed at forcing patients that are stable on their current therapies to switch to cheaper treatment options. These lower-cost options may be therapies that patients have already tried and failed on,…
12 February, 2018 / 0 Comments
See Migraine Differently: Join Dr. Michelle Ferreira for a Migraine Education Program
Now is your chance to be part of the migraine education program that will address your needs. The See Migraine Differently initiative, sponsored by Promius Pharma, will include: a live presentation from well-known neurologist, Dr. Michelle Ferreira an opportunity to have your questions about migraine…
29 January, 2018 / 0 Comments
Magnesium May Be Effective for Migraine
Researchers looking to evaluate the existing evidence on the effectiveness of magnesium for migraine found that the mineral may be effective. The results of their analysis were published in Headache. A comprehensive search of studies from 1990 to 2016 found 5 clinical trials that addressed…
16 January, 2018 / 3 Comments
