cluster headache

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cluster headache

A recurring headache similar to migraine and characterized by severe pain in the eye or temple on one side of the head, watering of the eye, and a runny nose.

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clus′ter head`ache

a type of recurrent headache characterized by sudden attacks of intense pain on one side of the head.

[1950–55]

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cluster headache - a painful recurring headache associated with the release of histamine from cells

histamine headache

cephalalgia, head ache, headache - pain in the head caused by dilation of cerebral arteries or muscle contractions or a reaction to drugs

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clus·ter head·ache

, Horton syndrome

n. cefalalgia de Horton, dolor de cabeza producido por histaminas.

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C213, for the treatment of cluster headache, consists of the company's investigational proprietary formulation of zolmitriptan delivered utilizing its proprietary ADAM technology, which consists of titanium microneedles coated with drug, and is the same formulation as Qtrypta, for the acute treatment of migraine.

Zosano Pharma Files IND to Initiate a Phase 2/3 Clinical Study in Cluster Headache

Healthcare company Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE:LLY) stated on Tuesday that it has received the approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for Emgality (galcanezumab-gnlm) injection (300 mg) for the therapeutic treatment of episodic cluster headache in adults.

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In a plenary session on May 7, 2019, Lilly will highlight Phase 3, eight-week findings for Emgality as an investigational preventive treatment for episodic cluster headache in adults.

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In all, 3,251 subjects participated in the questionnaire, and 2,193 respondents met criteria for the study; 1,604 had cluster headache, and 589 had probable cluster headache.

Oxygen is highly effective for cluster headaches

Cluster headaches occur on a daily basis at the same time each day, typically for about six to 12 weeks, followed by a period of remission.

Type of Headache Determines the Best Treatment: Migraine, tension, and cluster headaches have different symptoms and causes

Aspects on the pathophysiology of migraine and cluster headache. Pharmacol Toxicol 2000; 89:65-73.

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LOS ANGELES -- Cluster headache, a severe, one-sided headache that occurs in cyclical patterns or clusters, is highly associated with smoking, but when it presents in people without any lifetime tobacco exposure, there are key differences--possibly because of a different underlying pathology.

Cluster headache presents differently in never-smokers

Cluster headache (CH) is a primary headache, characterized by recurrent short-lasting attacks (15 to 180 minutes) of extremely severe unilateral periorbital pain together with ipsilateral autonomic signs (lacrimation, nasal congestion, ptosis, miosis, lid edema, and redness of the eye) [1].