Robbins Headache Clinic
For more than 25 years, headache sufferers in the Chicago area have found relief from their pain, thanks to our cutting-edge treatment based on the latest advancements in the field. Dr. Larry Robbins, M.D., and Nurse Practitioner Brooke Phenicie, NP-C, use a comprehensive combination of remedies for migraines, tension headaches and cluster headaches. To start your individualized treatment plan, call and make an appointment.
2610 Lake Cook Road, Suite 160 Riverwoods, IL 60015 847.374.9399
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Treatment of headache at all ages. Hundreds of clinical tips/pearls. What to do when nothing works. Psychological conditions that often accompany severe headaches. Cutting edge medications and non-medicine approaches.” Hailed as “…the #1 resource for what to do for those with very difficult to treat headaches“….
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“Comparison of Ubrogepant vs Placebo in Acute Migraine” from Neurology Advisor
Treatment with the orally administered, small-molecule calcitonin gene-related peptide receptor antagonist ubrogepant in patients with acute migraine has been associated with freedom from pain and the absence of the patient-determined most troublesome symptom compared...
“A (Former) Night Owl’s Guide to Becoming a Morning Person” from The New York Times
The world isn’t made for night owls. You struggle into work in the dark hours before 10 a.m. — or your morning coffee — and you’re greeted by some chipper person who has already been to the gym and is six items into his to-do list. I used to fantasize about fitting...
“Study Sheds Light on Link Between Cannabis, Anxiety and Stress” from Science Daily
A molecule produced by the brain that activates the same receptors as marijuana is protective against stress by reducing anxiety-causing connections between two brain regions, Vanderbilt University Medical Center researchers report. This finding, published today...
“Managing Migraines – As the Flyers’ Nolan Patrick is learning…” from Philly Voice
Bodily injuries are an ever-present workplace hazard for professional athletes, a fact Philadelphia sports fans have been reminded of this week. Like Carson Wentz's concussion that ended the Eagles' playoff run and Sixers center Joel Embiid's grusomely dislocated ring...
“Blood Pressure Patterns are Different for Women” from The New York Times
High blood pressure tends to begin at a younger age in women than men, and rises faster, a new study reports. Blood pressure begins to increase at younger ages in women than in men, and it goes up at a faster rate, a new study reports. On average, women who develop...
“Data Reveal Predictors of Transformation from Episodic to Chronic Migraine” from AJMC.com
A systematic review and meta-analysis of data collected from observational cohort studies reveals several clinical and sociodemographic factors are predictors of chronic migraine. The study, published in the International Headache Society’s Cephalalgia, looked at...
“Current Stimulation to Occipital Cortex Effective in Treating Episodic Migraine” from AJMC.com
In a study published December 26 in the Journal of Clinical Medicine, researchers tested the effects of cathodal transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) in the occipital cortex of 42 patients with episodic migraine. They determined that tDCS applied to this...
“Distinct Gender Differences Noted Among Individuals With Cluster Headache” from Neurology Advisor
Distinct gender-related differences in the presence of cluster headache (CH) have been reported, with additional novel information available that supports the hypothesis of a closer phenotypical similarity between CH and migraine among women. A cross-sectional...
“Drinking Tea Tied to Better Heart Health” by the New York Times
Chinese men and women who drank more than three cups of tea a week had a lower risk of heart attack, stroke and other fatal problems. Drinking tea may be good for your heart, researchers report. Chinese scientists analyzed data from a continuing health study conducted...
“Lonely in a Crowd… Overcoming Loneliness With Acceptance and Wisdom” from Science Daily
Study looked at characteristics of loneliness in a senior housing community and the strategies residents used to overcome it Read more here.
“Children May Develop Prolonged Headache After Concussion” from The New York Times
Children and adolescents without a history of headache may develop prolonged headaches after sustaining a concussion, according to research presented at the annual meeting of the Child Neurology Society. The headache may be migraine, chronic daily headache,...
“Why Are We So Obsessed With Hydration?” from The New York Times
Water is pretty boring, as far as beverages go. It doesn’t have a catchy jingle, a secret family recipe or even a taste, really. Yet people can’t seem to get enough of it. “I get people in my office every day, every week, saying something like, ‘I’m concerned I’m not...
“New Hope for Migraine Sufferers” from the New York Times
There are now a number of medications that may prevent or alleviate migraines, as well as a wearable nerve-stimulating device that can be activated by a smartphone. If you live with or work with someone who suffers from migraine, there’s something very important you...
“Bidirectional Relationshop Between Migraine and Asthma” from AJMC.com
In the first report of its kind, a recent study compiled Korean Health Insurance Review and Assessment Service data from between 2002 and 2013 to evaluate a bidirectional association between asthma and migraines in Korean adults. Matching patients and control subjects...
“Fragmented Sleep May Trigger Migraine 2 Days Later” from Medical News Today
A new study finds that people whose sleep is fragmented during the night are at higher risk of experiencing a migraine episode not the next day, but the day after that. Share on PinterestFragmented sleep might trigger migraine 2 days later, research finds. Dr. Suzanne...
“Why is America so Depressed?” from The New York Times
It’s no coincidence that our politics and our mental health have declined so rapidly, at the same time. Everyone has his or her own definition of a political crisis. Mine is when our collective mental health starts having a profound effect on our politics — and vice...
“Urgent Care Centers Less Likely to Follow American Headache Society Guidelines for Migraine” from Neurology Advisor
Patients who visit urgent care centers for acute migraine often do not receive the emergency treatment as recommended according to guidelines from the American Headache Society (AHS), according to study results published in Headache. Urgent care centers are emerging...
“Tips for Living Longer in 2020” from The New York Times
There are steps you can take to avoid deadly risks like falls, colon cancer and breast cancer, and increase your chances of living longer. Advice from Well on ways to minimize risks and increase your longevity. Falls Can Kill You. Here’s How to Minimize the Risk. By...
“Ubrogepant Approved for Acute Migraine in Adults” from Neurology Live
The FDA has approved ubrogepant (Ubrelvy; Allergan) for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura in adults, making it the first-in-class oral calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) antagonist for this indication.1 The new drug application (NDA) was...
“Pathologic Differences Between Migraine With or Without Aura” from Neurology Advisor
Aura has long been a perplexing issue in migraine. Primarily viewed as a prodromal sign of migraine in some patients some of the time, aura has been largely overlooked in clinical trials that tend to enroll patients with migraine with and without aura.1 However, new...
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