Neuro News Roundup: Migraine & MS Risks

Stroke Patients Need Advice on Side Effects Abstract link.

Side effects of secondary prevention medications – statins, in particular -- cause anxiety and resentment in some stroke patients, and their concerns are not always addressed by clinicians.

Clinicians should consider educating stroke patients in advance about side effects and the potential need of several attempts to find suitable treatment, and also offer a follow-up visit after medication changes, in particular for statins.

Poor Sleep May Trigger MS Relapse Abstract link.

Poor sleep quality may increase the risk of relapse in MS patients.

Routine screening of sleep disorders in MS patients may be warranted since treatment of sleep disorders might decrease the risk of acute relapses.

Body Composition Influences Migraine Risk Abstract link.

The risk of migraine is increased in both obese and underweight individuals.

Since both obesity and being underweight are potentially modifiable risk factors for migraine, clinicians should be more aware of the body weight of their migraine patients.

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