A hand-held device which fires magnetic pulses into the brain could offer relief to millions of migraine suffers.
The transcranial magnetic stimulator has been recommended by National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)after clinical trials showed it was effective at reducing pain.
Of 164 patients treated with the device during trials, 39 per cent were found to be pain free after two hours. And 30 per cent were still without pain after 24 hours.
In a separate study, three-quarters of patients with migraine who were treated repeatedly with the device had a reduction in headache frequency.
Consultant neurologist Dr Fayyaz Ahmed, a trustee of The Migraine Trust, said: "This is a breakthrough treatment for those who cannot tolerate or do not respond to current treatment, and opens the door for a new era in treating migraine headaches.
Edited by Rogerdodger, 23 January 2014 - 10:46 AM.
