Mark
@markheadache
Neurology consultant with subspecialist interest in headache. PhD and research in IIH, headaches, pregnancy and longitudinal outcomes.
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17-09-2020 21:37:42
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#Semaglutide slowing #aging and reducing #mortality is important. If it's #GLP1 agonist class effect very important for #IIH. Neurometabolic disorder, with 2x cardiovascular risk. #exenatide has been shown to reduce brain pressure. academic.oup.com/brain/article/… Translational Brain Science Research Birmingham UK IIH UK
Billions worldwide consume inadequate levels of micronutrients critical to human health from food (without fortification or supplementation), modelling study in The Lancet Global Health suggests. Explore the data ▶️ hubs.li/Q02N87xd0
🚨 New hope for people with migraine! A Phase 2 study shows that a monoclonal antibody against PACAP reduces migraine days. 🌟Rigshospitalet International Headache Society Lundbeckfonden Human Migraine Research Unit European Headache Federation nejm.org/doi/full/10.10…
Patricia Pozo-Rosich Target driven #migrainetreatment is better for our patients and starting earlier may be of significant benefit with a 20% higher chance of achieving >50% improvement and greater patient satisfaction. Insights from #EUREkA study group: doi.org/10.1136/jnnp-2…
Many thanks to our multidisciplinary team of experts Andreas Yiangou, Jonathan Hazlehurst, Dr Thomas Booth, Prof Keon Paemeleire for such an excellent session at MTIS. #MTIS24 Great way to start IIH awareness month IIH UK
One study found that if patients were seen by their usual GP, the time until the next consultation was 18% longer than if they saw a doctor they didn’t know. Dr Helen Salisbury looks at the relationship between continuity of care and productivity bmj.com/content/386/bm…
Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy #LHON and #dystonia association. Highlights importance of whole mitochondrial genome testing (when main 3 genes negative), & linking long term dystonia with adult onset optic neuropathy. Dr Susan Mollan @EyeUHBTrust University Hospitals Birmingham tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.10…