The president of a national black physicians group says African-Americans fare considerably worse than other population groups when it comes to their health. The Association has formed a commission to study the issue and hopes to recommend strategies to help eliminate racial disparities in health care. There could be a new treatment for migraine sufferers. There are currently several oral medications available for the treatment of migraine headaches, but they can often take a long time to work.
Scientists continue to try to find faster ways to relieve the pain associated with migraines.
Previous studies have shown that giving the anesthetic, lidocaine, intravenously or via nose drops can help ease migraine pain. And now a new study shows that a topical cream containing lidocaine, when applied to the forehead during a migraine headache, can also alleviate pain. Researchers are also conducting studies to see if a lidocaine patch can offer relief to migraine sufferers. All Rights Reserved.