International calls for migraine management overhaul A proposed new framework outlines a path to raise the standard of care and includes broader access to newer medications.
Expanded PBS eligibility for heart failure and migraine medications More than 100,000 combined patients are expected to benefit from the changes, which will take effect from 1 November.
Migraine and sarcoma medications added to PBS Subsidised treatment options for people with metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer have also been expanded.
Almost all blood pressure medications reduce migraine: Study The drugs could be used much more widely as an inexpensive preventive measure, new research suggests.
Reflux treatment among medicines added to PBS Medication for a host of conditions will be newly subsidised from October, potentially generating $130 million in out-of-pocket savings.
‘Not drug-seekers’: The stigma of experiencing migraine pain Treating patients with migraine needs time, as identifying what is a complex neurological condition is not always straightforward.
‘Underestimated and under-treated’: Easing the burden of headache How can GPs best assess and diagnose headache and migraine, and establish an effective management plan for their patients?
New tool may help GPs better manage patients with migraines The University of Melbourne has launched a new course highlighting the latest advances in migraine diagnosis and treatment for GPs.