Fremanezumab Phase III Migraine Trial

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Fremanezumab is a drug being developed by Teva Pharmaceuticals for the prevention of migraine. Fremanezumab is a monocolonal antibody and a biological agent that binds to and blocks the action of a migraine-associated protein called calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP).  Results of the phase III clinical trial were published in Nov., 2017, in the New England Journal of Medicine. This study showed that fremanezumab was found successful in reducing the number of days that chronic migraine sufferers experienced headaches. It is estimated that between 127 and 300 million people in the entire world experience chronic migraine, with 15 or more headaches per month for at least three months. Those who experience such intense and chronic migraines have a tough time finding effective relief. As such fremanezumab has been developed to hopefully help those who suffer and do not have any current medication that is effective. … Read more

TeethRemoval.com in the Scientific Literature

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Readers of this blog may sometimes not take the scientific merit of this site very seriously. Even so the site attempts to provide some up to date research on wisdom teeth (also known as third molars), dentistry, and other topics in medicine. In the past years several pages of this site including http://www.teethremoval.com/complications.html and http://www.teethremoval.com/dental_deaths.html have been cited in scientific article publications and posters. I wanted to draw attention to three instances of this occurring. First, an instance of citing the complications page came in an article titled “Time to Remove Your Wisdom Teeth!?” written by Michelle G. Tran from University of California, Davis appearing in the Lent 2013 edition (vol. 18, University of Cambridge) of the Science in Society Review by the Triple Helix, pages 20 to 21. See http://camtriplehelix.com/archive/journal/issue/18.  This is the University of Cambridge site but it appears there are 18 universites that … Read more

Wisdom Teeth Extraction Music

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Previously on this blog several posts in the past were run recommended music that one can listen to after having their wisdom teeth extracted. If you are recovering from wisdom teeth removal you may have some down time on your hands and in need of something to do. Of course you could read books or watch movies, however, the point of this post is to give you some music recommendations that you can easily listen to via YouTube. So far, six such posts providing recommendations on this site for music to listen to after wisdom teeth surgery has been made. To recap these are YouTube Musicians Rock and Roll Songs Jazz Songs Christian Music Gangnam Style 2013 Edition Since new music recommendations after having wisdom teeth taken out has not been provided since 2013 and it is now 2018, I thought … Read more

How To Manage Dental Anxiety in Elderly Patients

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It is not uncommon for someone to have a fear related to seeing a dentist. However, left unchecked those phobias can develop to the point where a dental office is a place to avoid at all costs. When the fear involves an elderly patient, it can have a strong impact on their oral health. By not seeing a dentist, regular check-ups are missed which could have otherwise identified a potential dental problem early enough to begin preventative care. This is why it is important to discuss these fears with your dentist or the front office staff at your dental office. Understanding The Source of Anxiety If you are afraid to visit your dentist, rest assured that you are not the first person to experience this. Even if you cannot pinpoint precisely where the fear started, the dental office you visit … Read more

The best sleeping aid for pregnant women

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If you are a pregnant woman who is experiencing sleepless nights due to discomfort in bed, the additional information and infographic below may help you sleep a little easier during your pregnancy. Pregnancy is one of the most treasured moments in every woman’s life. However, it doesn’t come without its challenges. As the pregnancy period progresses, the tummy grows bigger and comfortable sleep becomes a problem. An optimal maternity pillow is the ultimate solution to ensure you receive quality sleep. It is also a great investment for your spouse, since you won’t have to keep them awake with lots of tossing and turning. Below are a few different types of pregnancy pillow that can be found on the market: Pregnancy wedge pillow This type of pillow is a wedge that slides beneath your tummy or back to offer comfort and … Read more