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What is biofeedback and should I try it?
What is biofeedback exactly? The principle of bio feedback is to monitor your body parameters and use different techniques to bring your body and brain back in a relaxed state. Electrodes are used to monitor the heart rate, blood pressure, brain waves, breathing, skin sweat...
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CGRP antibodies: practical details on access
We need better options for migraine prevention. And, thanks to the persistent researchers who worked so hard on CGRP, we now have a new class of medications, CGRP antibodies. Below is a table of the drugs with the doses, the brand names, and the…
Will Aimovig be covered by public drug plans in Canada?
We have been following the arrival of CGRP antibodies (Aimovig, Emgality) in Canada. Below are a few comments on access and coverage. What is the drug coverage system like in Canada? Canadians pay their medications either through private insurance companies (with plans often linked with…
CADTH supports the reimbursement of Botox for Chronic Migraine
Good News! CADTH supports the reimbursement of Botox for Chronic Migraine Botox was approved by Health Canada in 2011, but reimbursement by public payers was difficult to obtain. Following an updated recommendation from CADTH, access is likely to improve for Canadians with Chronic Migraine. What…