by Paul Winner | Sep 18, 2019 | Migraines
A novel treatment option for acute migraine that is currently under review by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has shown promising results in the reduction of pain and disability in acute migraine sufferers. The drug ubrogepant, developed by Allergen, is a small...
by Paul Winner | Jul 21, 2019 | Migraines
Over the past decade, there has been a significant amount of progress made in the development of new preventative migraine therapies that differ from previous treatment types. One such breakthrough was the recent FDA approval of medications in a novel class of drugs...
by Carl Sadowsky, M.D., FAAN | Jun 25, 2019 | Alzheimer's Disease, General Brain Health
In recent years, there has been a growing body of research dedicated to determining ways to improve and maintain cognitive function through the aging process, particularly late in life. It is currently estimated that at least 20% of older adults encounter a...
by Paul Winner | Apr 2, 2019 | General Brain Health
Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that is thought to be the result of repeated concussive or subconcussive head injury. It is different from other neurodegenerative disorders in that it is characterized by perivascular...
by Paul Winner | Mar 26, 2019 | General Brain Health
It’s no secret that a nutritious, wholesome diet can go a long way in promoting optimal health and longevity. However, you may be wondering which foods can be most beneficial for brain health. As such, I would like to highlight five superfoods which can ensure your...
by Paul Winner | Mar 12, 2019 | Migraines
Most people who experience migraine headaches have a number of triggers which can kick-start an acute episode. By understanding what these triggers are, migraine sufferers can make lifestyle adjustments that can help to prevent or minimize the frequency and severity...
by Carl Sadowsky, M.D., FAAN | Feb 26, 2019 | Alzheimer's Disease
A new, innovative non-invasive eye scan for Alzheimer’s may be able to detect the disease in a matter of seconds, according to the findings of two recent studies. Moreover, this new diagnostic technology may be able to catch the disease early in people who are...
by Paul Winner | Feb 18, 2019 | Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a progressive inflammatory disease of the Central Nervous System (CNS) that is often disabling and unpredictable. While everyone with the disease experiences nerve damage, each person is affected by MS in different ways. Due to the extensive...
by Paul Winner | Jan 15, 2019 | Migraines
A new and unique class of preventive migraine treatments have been approved by the FDA over the past year which have several benefits over older medications for the prevention of migraine. Anti-CGRP medicines, which are monoclonal antibodies, block the activity of...
by Paul Winner | Dec 4, 2018 | Migraines
Today there are more treatment options available for people who suffer from migraine than ever before. As a result, people with migraine are now better able to manage their symptoms due to the variety of therapies available, whether through drug or non-drug...
