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Discussion of Greater Occipital Nerve Block for Chronic Migraine

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Medical Bag Contributing Writer

November 7, 2019

The authors refute a systematic review and meta-analysis of literature on greater occipital nerve block for the treatment of chronic migraine headaches by Shauly and colleagues and published in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, citing extensive limitations and claiming the study ultimately raises more questions than answers.

During neurofeedback, patients are given the opportunity to self-modulate physiological functions. Brain activity associated with pain signals (α and β waves) is monitored using electroencephalogram recordings and conveyed to the patient using visual or auditory cues. The patient is instructed to bring the signal within a desired range of activity. Photo credit: Science Source

Biofeedback May Be Efficacious for Headache

By

Gary Rothbard, MD

September 27, 2019

Biofeedback may effectively improve headache and urinary incontinence related to prostatectomy.

FDA Expands GammaCore Device Clearance for Migraine-Associated Pain

By

Steve Duffy

February 1, 2018

The new approval for migraine patients was supported by the PRESTO trial, a multicenter, randomized, double-blind, sham-controlled trial.

Nasal Nerve Block Found to Treat Children with Migraines

March 7, 2017

Local anesthetic is administered to the sphenopalatine ganglion via nasal catheters.

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