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American Family Physician
January 1, 2006
MODI Lowder |
Medications for Migraine Prophylaxis Sufficient evidence and consensus exist to recommend propranolol, timolol, amitriptyline, divalproex, sodium valproate, and topiramate as first-line agents for migraine prevention.   |
American Family Physician
December 1, 2000
Sharon Scott Morey |
Guidelines on Migraine Recommendations for Specific Prophylactic Drugs... |
Nurse Practitioner
September 2010
Moloney & Cranwell-Bruce |
Pharmacological Management of Migraine Headaches Migraine is one of the top 20 causes of disability worldwide, occurring in 17.6% of women and 5.7% of men |
American Family Physician
November 1, 2005
Steven H. Williams |
Medications for Treating Alcohol Dependence Medications for treating alcohol dependence primarily have been adjunctive interventions, and only three medications -- disulfiram, naltrexone, and acamprosate -- are approved for this indication by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. |
Nursing
February 2010
Daniel A. Hussar |
New Drugs 2010, PART 1 In this article, you'll learn about 16 new drugs. |
Nursing
June 2010
Daniel A. Hussar |
New drugs 2010, part 2 In this article, you'll learn about 14 recently marketed new drugs. |
Chemistry World
July 18, 2012
Andrew Turley |
Obesity drug approved in US US regulators have approved a new obesity treatment. Qsymia (phentermine, topiramate) tablets have been approved for overweight adults as part of a regimen that includes a low calorie diet and exercise. |
Nursing
June 2011
Daniel A. Hussar |
New Drugs 2011: Part 2 In this article, you'll learn about seven recently approved drugs, including: fingolimod hydrochloride, an oral drug indicated to treat patients with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis. |
American Family Physician
January 15, 2003
Ables & Baughman |
Antidepressants: Update on New Agents and Indications Many antidepressants have been released in the United States over the past two decades. This article is an update of information about the newer agents for depression and new indications for older antidepressants. |
American Family Physician
February 15, 2005
Beck, Sieber & Trejo |
Management of Cluster Headache Cluster headache, an excruciating, unilateral headache usually accompanied by conjunctival injection and lacrimation, can occur episodically or chronically, and can be difficult to treat. |
American Family Physician
December 1, 2002
Aukerman et al. |
Management of the Acute Migraine Headache As many as 30 million Americans have migraine headaches. The impact on patients and their families can be tremendous, and treatment of migraines can present diagnostic and therapeutic challenges for family physicians. |
Nursing
March 2012
Daniel A. Hussar |
New Drugs 2012: part I In this article, you'll learn about 11 recently approved drugs. |
American Family Physician
February 15, 2003 |
Antiviral Drugs in the Immunocompetent Host: Part II. Treatment of Influenza and Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infections |
American Family Physician
February 15, 2002
Donald W. Lewis |
Headaches in Children and Adolescents Headaches are common during childhood and become more common and increase in frequency during adolescence. The rational, cost-effective evaluation of children with headache begins with a careful history... |
American Family Physician
November 15, 2000
Sharon Scott Morey |
Practice Guidelines Guidelines on Migraine: Part 4. General Principles of Preventive Therapy |
American Family Physician
August 1, 2003
Stone et al. |
Off-Label Applications for SSRIs Clinical experience supported by ongoing research continues to expand on the broad array of therapeutic applications for this class of medication. |
American Family Physician
November 1, 2000
Sharon Scott Morey |
Guidelines on Migraine: Recommendations for Individual Drugs The following is an excerpt of the section in the migraine guidelines that outlines the findings from clinical studies and the specific recommendations for individual drugs... |
Nurse Practitioner
February 2011
Jennifer M. Belavic |
Annual Drug Update: 2010 in Review In 2010, the FDA approved several new drugs and new indications for use in primary care. From new therapies for adults with rheumatoid arthritis to a combination drug for benign prostatic hyperplasia, NPs need to be aware of the latest medications now available. |
American Family Physician
December 1, 2004
McConaghy & Smith |
Outpatient Treatment of Systolic Heart Failure Optimal outpatient treatment of systolic heart failure has three goals that should be pursued simultaneously: (1) control of risk factors for the development and progression of heart failure, (2) treatment of heart failure, and (3) education of patients. |
Nursing
February 2009
Daniel A. Hussar |
New Drugs 09: Part 1 Learn about 10 new drugs, including nebivolol HCl, the newest beta-adrenergic blocking agent for hypertension. |
American Family Physician
February 1, 2005
Maizels & McCarberg |
Antidepressants and Antiepileptic Drugs for Chronic Non-Cancer Pain The development of newer classes of antidepressants and second-generation antiepileptic drugs has created unprecedented opportunities for the treatment of chronic pain. These drugs modulate pain transmission by interacting with specific neurotransmitters and ion channels. |
American Family Physician
December 15, 2004
Morris Maizels |
The Patient with Daily Headaches Although the condition is challenging, appropriate treatment of patients with chronic daily headaches (CDH) can bring about significant improvement in the patient's quality-of-life. |
American Family Physician
August 1, 2002
Daphne P. Bicket |
Using ACE Inhibitors Appropriately Although angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors have documented clinical benefits in a variety of clinical situations, the disparity between the evidence from clinical trials and bedside medicine is well documented. |
American Family Physician
October 15, 2000
Sharon Scott Morey |
Practice Guidelines Guidelines on Migraine: Part 2. General Principles of Drug Therapy... |
The Motley Fool
June 24, 2011
Arundhati Parmar |
Data on St. Jude Migraine Treatment "Impressive" An effective migraine treatment would be very valuable for St. Jude. |
American Family Physician
December 15, 2004 |
Rebound Headaches An informative brochure on triggers for chronic headaches and treatment options. |
American Family Physician
January 15, 2003
Velez & Selwa |
Seizure Disorders in the Elderly Seizure disorders become increasingly common after the age of 60 years and can have a significant impact on functional status. The goal of antiepileptic drug therapy is to control seizures but preserve quality of life. |
American Family Physician
October 15, 2002
Martha J. Morrell |
Epilepsy in Women Epilepsy in women raises special reproductive and general health concerns. Seizure frequency and severity may change at puberty, over the menstrual cycle, with pregnancy, and at menopause. |
American Family Physician
June 15, 2002
Jeffrey L. Cummings |
Guidelines for Managing Alzheimer's Disease: Part II. Treatment Once the clinical diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease has been made, a treatment plan must be developed. Patient symptoms and care needs change as Alzheimer's disease progresses. |
The Motley Fool
September 11, 2009
Brian Orelli |
A Congress Full of Headaches And no drug to fix it. Merck's migraine drugs that block the calcitonin gene-related peptide receptor had such potential to treat what ails me and our government servants. That is, until side effects started popping up. |
Managed Care
May 2004
Dodick & Lipsy |
Advances in Migraine Management: Implications for Managed Care Organizations In response to the expense of new migraine therapies, treatment practices aimed at controlling direct costs are now the norm. |
The Motley Fool
December 22, 2011
Brian Orelli |
VIVUS' Obese Pink Elephant Qnexa data can't be ignored. |
American Family Physician
December 15, 2006
Mark H. Ebell |
Point-of-Care Guides Clinical Question: What is the best way to diagnose migraine in patients presenting with headache?... Evidence Summary: Headache is a common reason for primary care office visits and is a complaint in more than 1% of patient visits... |
The Motley Fool
May 4, 2011
Brian Orelli |
VIVUS Unveils Its Obesity Plans Investors are getting fat on the news that VIVUS has a plan, and a backup plan, to get its obesity drug Qnexa on the market. |
American Family Physician
February 15, 2002 |
Migraine Headache in Children and Adolescents Do children get headaches?... What is a migraine headache?... Do many children get migraine headaches?... What causes migraine?... How is migraine diagnosed?... What can help a headache?... How can my child keep from having migraine headaches?... etc. |
The Motley Fool
September 12, 2008
Brian Lawler |
A New Wrinkle for an Old Drug Allergan's muscle relaxant Botox performs well in two studies testing its ability to prevent migraine headaches. |
The Motley Fool
September 16, 2011
Brian Orelli |
A Shrinking Obesity Market VIVUS figures some sales are better than none for its obesity drug Qnexa. |
American Family Physician
October 1, 2000
Sharon Scott Morey |
Practice Guidelines Headache Consortium Releases Guidelines for Use of CT or MRI in Migraine Work-up... |
American Family Physician
December 1, 2002 |
What Should I Know About Migraines? What are migraines?... How can my doctor tell that my headache is a migraine?... How is migraine headache treated?... What about the headache pain I'm having right now?... What are the "triptans"?... What else can I do?... etc. |
IEEE Spectrum
October 2007
Morgen E. Peck |
Researchers Testing New Electric Treatment for Migraines A small DC current through the skull seems to interrupt the headaches and may even prevent them |
Science News
January 6, 2001 |
Migraine: What a Pain! The Journal of the American Medical Association has developed a Web site that serves as a repository of background information and news of use to migraine victims and their families. Keep up with the latest science by checking abstracts of new journal articles... |
