Our very own Dr. Deena Kuruvilla and Dr. Cynthia Armand from the Montefiore Headache Center have been featured on Science Insider and Yahoo. In this video feature, they debunk common myths about headache disorders and migraine. Have you ever thought migraine is just a headache? Watch the full video at Yahoo over here to see [...]
For patients who suffer from migraine, it's always important to keep abreast about new information about migraine patterns and epidemiology. Dr. Kuruvilla recently edited an article on gender and migraine with the amazing writer Brooklyn A. Bradley. Please check it out! *** Sex Differences in Migraine Brooklyn A. Bradley Migraine is a disabling neurological disease with [...]
As a member of the Westport community, we are excited to be featured in a new post on Westport's HamletHub. Please check out our interview As always, stay safe and be well - Dr. K
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, people globally are tasked with working from home for variable hours each day while staring into their computer screens, tablets or phones. Patients cite anywhere from 8-14 hours of screen time a day for work and leisurely activities such as binging their favorite Netflix show. Prolonged screen time [...]
Migraine in Children By: Deena E. Kuruvilla, MD, and Brooklyn A. Bradley, BS While there has been an explosion of options for the treatment of migraine in adults, many of these new treatment options are not recommended for children. Migraine occurs in almost 10% of children (1). As children grow older, the incidence of migraine [...]
While migraine is considered the most common headache disorder in the United States, it is always imperative to rule out dangerous causes for headache with your physician, before arriving at that diagnosis. Headache is a common symptom of a multitude of medical conditions, medications and procedures. This article focuses on headache as a symptom of [...]
Our medical director, Dr. Deena Kuruvilla was recently spotlighted in a podcast by the Association of Migraine Disorders! A link to the podcast video can be found here, but to check out the recap and transcript, please scroll below! TOPIC RECAP: What does the thyroid do? 1:20-2:20 Explanation of hyper and hypothyroidism 2:35-6:40 The relationship [...]
At the Westport Headache Institute, we strongly believe that medical research is important. In the April 2021 issue of Pain Medicine, we have a new research article entitled 'Presence of Stigma in the Treatment of Patients With Migraine Among Neurologists'. To learn more about our results, please check our gallery below: We hope this [...]
At the Westport Headache Institute, we strongly believe that medical research is important. In the February 2020 issue of BMC Complementary Medical Therapy, we have a new research article entitled 'A patient perspective of complementary and integrative medicine (CIM) for migraine treatment: a social media survey'. To learn more about our results, please check out [...]
At the Westport Headache Institute, we often see patients who present with migraine during and after pregnancy. Although it is common knowledge that migraine is associated with changes in hormones, we'll take a closer look at what specifically happens to migraine during pregnancy and provide some quick tips on what to watch out for. Below, [...]
