Headache featured at scientific meeting of neurologists
Attendees at the Neurological Association of NZ’s Annual Scientific Meeting in Palmerston North on November 28-29th were treated to a buffet of presentations about headache and migraine. Professor Peter Goadsby, whose work on the mechanisms of migraine led to the revolution of new migraine treatments targeting calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP), gave two keynote presentations on […]
Grab your ticket for a exciting in-person and virtual event this November
Join us for a unique opportunity; Professor Peter Goadsby, Professor Debbie Hay and Dr Calvin Chan presenting together in New Zealand Migraine Foundation Aotearoa New Zealand, in partnership with the Neurological Foundation, is thrilled to announce an upcoming event this November featuring guest speakers Professor Peter Goadsby, Professor Debbie Hay and Dr Calvin Chan. Migraine […]
Atogepant (Aquipta) available in New Zealand
Earlier this month the first gepant medication atogepant (Aquipta) was launched in New Zealand. AbbVie, the pharmaceutical company who makes Aquipta, has established an access programme with Airport Oaks Pharmacy in Auckland. The access programme price is $352.80 for a one month supply (28 x 60mg tablets). Airport Oaks Pharmacy can courier Aquipta to pharmacies […]
Support us in Wellington at the Green Man
Wellingtonians – we need your support! The Green Man Pub has chosen us as its Goodwill Man Charity of the Week so please gather your friends, family and work colleagues and get yourselves down to 5 Victoria Street, Wellington on 21 October. For every meal, appetiser or item sold throughout the whole day, The Green Man […]
Q&A with a neurologist
On 21 May 2024, we held our first webinar for Migraine Foundation Aotearoa New Zealand members with neurologist Dr Rosamund Hill. We had a list of questions from members and put them to Dr Hill for an hour-long session that was full of straightforward and useful information. Here are some highlights. If you would like […]
Join us for an Auckland meetup this October
Sneaking in before the Christmas silly season begins, we’re holding an Auckland meetup next month. Like our other previous meetups, this will be a really informal catch up, no awkward ‘round the room introductions’, just a chance to meet others with migraine and chat. And we’ll shout you a hot drink. Date: Sunday 20 October […]
Summary of preventive medications for migraine in NZ
Many people with migraine could benefit from preventive treatment, if they’re experiencing frequent or severe migraine attacks. However, commonly used oral preventive medications often have side effects and finding a medication that works for you can be a matter of trial and error. We’ve developed a summary of information about migraine preventive medications for GPs […]
Serotonin toxicity (syndrome) and triptans
Here’s a quiz question that featured in an article on serotonin toxicity (also known as serotonin syndrome) in New Zealand Doctor, July 2024: Serotonin toxicity is likely when a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor is co-prescribed with a triptan. True/False Do you know the answer? Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are a class of antidepressant that […]
Migraine Foundation at GP conference in Christchurch
Migraine featured this year at the major annual GP conference of the South Island – the GPCME South Conference, held at Te Pae conference centre in Christchurch from 16–18 August with 858 attendees. Migraine Foundation co-founder Dr Fiona Imlach and Clinical Advisory Group members Dr Rosamund Hill (neurologist) and Dr Paul Vroegop (pain specialist and […]
Our answers to questions from Seven Sharp
Migraine featured in the media again on Monday 1 July, with an item on Seven Sharp, TVNZ’s current affairs and news show at 7pm. It started well, with Hilary Barry stating that “migraines are not your typical headache and can’t be treated with a big glass of water and paracetamol” but in a bizarre contradiction […]
