New Drug to Prevent Migraine May Start to Work in Days

Originally shared by Neuroscience News

New Drug to Prevent Migraine May Start to Work in Days

A new drug to prevent migraine was associated with fewer headache hours for people with chronic migraine within three to seven days after the first injection.

The research is in_Neurology._ (full access paywall)

#migraine #pharmacology
http://neurosciencenews.com/migraine-drug-neuropharmacology-4416

New Class of Pain Relievers Discovered and Tested

Originally shared by Neuroscience News

New Class of Pain Relievers Discovered and Tested

A research team at Duke University has discovered a potential new class of small-molecule drugs that simultaneously block two sought-after targets in the treatment of pain.

The research is in Scientific Reports. (full open access)

#pharmacology #pain
http://neurosciencenews.com/new-pain-killers-tested-4353