Latest news from American Migraine Foundation on News en-us Copyright 2024 News 115 31 / /images/newswise-logo-rss.gif /articles/photographer-wins-top-prize-for-photo-that-tells-story-of-brother-s-concussion-struggles-one-of-14-000-nikon-contest-entrants/?sc=rsin /articles/photographer-wins-top-prize-for-photo-that-tells-story-of-brother-s-concussion-struggles-one-of-14-000-nikon-contest-entrants/?sc=rsin Tue, 21 Apr 2015 14:05:00 EST With the goal of educating the public about the dangers of sports-related concussion and the debilitating migraine attacks that often result, Daniel Newman has won first place in Nikon Inc.'s "I Am Next" contest, with a dramatic photo of his brother Eric, who has experienced the after-effects of sports-related concussions. Daniel's entry rose to the top of more than 14,000 contest submissions. American Migraine Foundation /articles/american-migraine-foundation-offers-tips-for-parents-on-helping-their-children-cope-with-migraine/?sc=rsin /articles/american-migraine-foundation-offers-tips-for-parents-on-helping-their-children-cope-with-migraine/?sc=rsin Wed, 11 Feb 2015 17:00:00 EST Some studies show migraine affects 6% of children and up to 28% of adolescents ages 15-17. To assist parents whose children suffer from migraine, and to help the children themselves, the American Migraine Foundation and its Chair, David W. Dodick, MD, FRCP (C) are offering a number of tips to help manage childhood migraine and minimize its impact. Dr. Dodick is Professor of Medicine at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine. American Migraine Foundation /articles/american-headache-society-provides-updated-assessment-of-medications-to-treat-acute-migraine/?sc=rsin /articles/american-headache-society-provides-updated-assessment-of-medications-to-treat-acute-migraine/?sc=rsin Tue, 20 Jan 2015 09:00:00 EST The January issue of the American Headache Society journal Headache provides an updated assessment of the best treatments to use when a migraine attack occurs. The assessment will form the basis of new AHS treatment guidelines. The paper was authored for the AHS by leading headache specialists Michael J. Marmura, MD and Stephen D. Silberstein, MD, FACP, both of the Jefferson Headache Center of Thomas Jefferson University, and by Todd J. Schwedt, MD, MSCI, of the Department of Neurology, Mayo Clinic Arizona. American Migraine Foundation /articles/american-migraine-foundation-seeks-to-speed-research-discoveries-through-first-ever-migraine-patient-registry-biorepository/?sc=rsin /articles/american-migraine-foundation-seeks-to-speed-research-discoveries-through-first-ever-migraine-patient-registry-biorepository/?sc=rsin Wed, 07 Jan 2015 12:00:00 EST The American Migraine Foundation seeks to create the first Migraine Patient Registry and Biorepository - an international database of information on every person who has migraine, along with a collection of physical samples of saliva, blood and other genetic materials and biological fluids, and brain images - all of which can be used when conducting migraine research. American Migraine Foundation /articles/american-migraine-foundation-offers-tips-on-migraine-sleep-and-stress-during-the-holidays/?sc=rsin /articles/american-migraine-foundation-offers-tips-on-migraine-sleep-and-stress-during-the-holidays/?sc=rsin Tue, 16 Dec 2014 12:00:00 EST Studies have shown that periods of high stress and poor sleep can combine to increase the risk of having a migraine attack. Because stress levels are often high - and sleep insufficient -- during the winter holiday season, the American Migraine Foundation and its Chair, David W. Dodick, MD, FRCP (C), FACP, want to help people with migraine better understand some essentials of sleep hygiene that may help reduce their risk of migraine attacks. Dr. Dodick is also Professor of Medicine at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine. American Migraine Foundation /articles/how-to-avoid-foods-that-trigger-migraines-during-the-holiday-season/?sc=rsin /articles/how-to-avoid-foods-that-trigger-migraines-during-the-holiday-season/?sc=rsin Wed, 10 Dec 2014 18:00:00 EST Certain foods and drinks can trigger migraine in many people, and those who suffer from migraines need to be especially careful to avoid these triggers as they attend holiday celebrations. The American Migraine Foundation and Chair David W. Dodick, MD, FRCP (C), FACP, want to help people with migraine avoid these potential triggers, so that they can better enjoy the season. Dr. Dodick is Professor of Medicine at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine. American Migraine Foundation /articles/new-website-goes-live-to-provide-everything-you-need-to-know-about-migraine/?sc=rsin /articles/new-website-goes-live-to-provide-everything-you-need-to-know-about-migraine/?sc=rsin Mon, 27 Oct 2014 16:15:00 EST The American Migraine Foundation announced today that its website, www.AmericanMigraineFoundation.org, has been thoroughly redesigned and expanded to provide a wealth of consumer-friendly information on preventing, treating and coping with migraine and other headache disorders. American Migraine Foundation