by Sue Robbins | Feb 28, 2021 | Sports Injury
(CNN) A new device that could help reduce the risk of traumatic brain injury during head impacts was given the green light by the Food and Drug Administration on Friday. The device is authorized for athletes 13 and older, and can be used during football, soccer and...
by Sue Robbins | May 29, 2019 | Migraine
The FDA has approved a smartphone-controlled medical device that claims to treat migraine. Theranica, a bio-medical technology company, said its Nerivio Migra device uses remote electrical neuromodulation for the acute treatment of migraine. 5-28-19. Read more...
by Sue Robbins | Jul 23, 2013 | Headache Drugs
“If you take large quantities of vitamin A, beta carotene or selenium you increase your risk of cancer, risk of heart disease, and you could shorten your life,” says Dr. Paul Offit, a researcher at The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. In recent...
by Sue Robbins | Mar 22, 2013 | Headache Drugs
Monster Energy Corporation recently joined the American Beverage Association, which has recommended it sell it’s products as a food, rather than as dietary supplements. While the content of the products will not change, it’s labels will begin to include...
by Dr Robbins | Oct 4, 2012 | Headache Drugs
The Food and Drug Administration has asked Teva Pharmaceuticals to stop shipping Budeprion XL 300, its generic version of Wellbutrin after new testing has found the generic drug to be ineffective. Wellbutrin is prescribed to treat anxiety, depression and symptoms of...