Neuromodulation Devices in Migraine | 合法醫療器材資訊網

2019年1月8日—nVNShasbeenFDA-approvedfortheacutetreatmentofepisodicmigraine.ArandomizedcontrolledtrialofnVNSforthetreatmentofmigraine ...

Migraine is a neurobiological disease characterized by episodic disabling attacks of moderate to severe head pain, associated with nausea and/or vomiting and light or sound sensitivity; it affects up to 12% of the US population.[1,2] Untreated, attacks reduce an individuals ability to function, creating a significant impact on work and family activities. Treatment to abate attacks is required by most patients, though studies show that only a portion of patients take medications to treat migraine attacks].[3] Up to 40% of people with migraine would benefit from additional treatment to reduce the frequency of migraine—ie, a preventive—but studies show that only 13% of people in the United States use migraine prevention measures.[2] Treatment options for migraine vary from over-the-counter medications to prescription treatments. Prescription medications are often stopped due to lack of tolerance and poor efficacy as st...