Medical Misinformation: Why What You Read Matters By: Brooklyn A. Bradley, BS; Medically edited by Dr. Deena Kuruvilla, MD In an age where information is available at our fingertips, it’s never been easier—or more dangerous—to be misinformed about your health. Online searches, social media posts, and even well-meaning conversations can spread inaccurate or misleading claims [...]
Research Spotlight: The Neurologist’s Role in Promoting Brain Health By: Brooklyn A. Bradley, BS; Medically edited by Dr. Deena Kuruvilla, MD Photo by Tara Winstead [1] Brain health has become a major area of interest worldwide, as neurological conditions are a leading cause of doctor visits and disability [2]. Neurologists have an important role [...]
Status Migrainosus By: Brooklyn A. Bradley, BS; Medically edited by Dr. Deena Kurvilla, MD Photo by Alex Green [Pexels] Migraine is a debilitating condition, affecting millions worldwide. While most migraine attacks resolve within a few hours or a day, there is a more severe form known as status migrainosus. In today’s blog post, we will [...]
Stigma and Migraine By: Brooklyn A. Bradley, BS; Medically edited by Dr. Deena Kuruvilla, MD It is well-known that individuals living with migraine have a constellation of symptoms such as pain, nausea, fatigue, sensitivities to light, sound and smell, dizziness, memory changes and mood changes. What is less talked about is how they experience the [...]
BOTOX® for Migraine By Deena E. Kuruvilla, MD; Brooklyn A. Bradley, BS BOTOX® has brought relief to many people with chronic medical conditions [1]. Botox is FDA approved for people aged 18 and older who experience chronic migraine and experience 15 or more headache days each month [1,2]. Licensed medical professionals treat migraine by injecting [...]
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