It is the third-most common disorder in the world. In the USA, close to 38 million people suffer from it. Globally, the number is a whopping 1 billion. We are talking about migraine, also often referred to as ‘super headaches’ — a condition more prevalent than diabetes, epilepsy, and asthma combined. Given the epidemic proportions of migraines and its impact on sufferers and healthcare systems, why has this disorder rarely been at the forefront of curative innovation? Furthermore, considering that migraines have been studied for decades, how has the migraine-pharma story unfolded over time?
In the USA, close to 38 million people suffer from it. Globally, the number is a whopping 1 billion.
Medicines for migraines
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