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2020 Jul


Neurologist


25


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Is Noninvasive Vagus Nerve Stimulation a Safe and Effective Alternative to Medication for Acute Migraine Control?

Authors

Blech B, Starling AJ, Marks LA, Wingerchuk DM, O'Carroll CB
Neurologist. 2020 Jul; 25(4):97-100.
PMID: 32618838.

Abstract

Noninvasive neuromodulation devices have been used for a variety of headache disorders, including cluster and migraine, since recently being cleared by the Federal Drug Administration. Although these devices have been touted as low-risk options for improved headache control, the data behind actual efficacy endpoints remain unclear.