DARIEN,
Conn., May 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Medical
device maker CEFALY Technology announced a new initiative, CEFALY
Cares, which will assist and empower people living with migraine
around the United States.
For the first phase of CEFALY Cares, CEFALY is offering
nonprofit organizations that serve survivors of domestic violence
access to its innovative migraine treatment and prevention device
at no cost. CEFALY is also offering these organizations educational
resources and one-on-one training on migraine management and
prevention.
More than 39 million Americans — most of them women — live with
migraine, which is a complex and debilitating neurological
disorder. Migraine is most commonly characterized by an intense
pulsing or throbbing headache on one side of the head, but also
involves other symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity
to light and sound.
Migraine and domestic violence are intertwined in multiple
ways:
- Research has shown that people who experience or witness
domestic violence in childhood are more likely to develop a
headache disorder as adults.
- Stress is the most commonly reported trigger for migraine
attacks. The intense stress of an abusive relationship may make
migraine worse or increase the frequency of attacks.
- Leaving an abuser may be more difficult for survivors who live
with a chronic illness, such as migraine, if they depend on their
partner for support.
- Even after a survivor has left an abuser, post-traumatic stress
disorder (PTSD) may contribute to migraine.
"Women who have been trapped in an abusive relationship face a
long journey to rebuild their lives and heal from the trauma
they've experienced," said Jen
Trainor-McDermott, CEO of CEFALY Technology. "We don't want
migraine pain to stand in their way. That's why CEFALY is
partnering with women's shelters and domestic violence support
organizations to provide the women they serve with a drug-free,
clinically proven migraine solution that helps them get back to
life."
If your organization serves survivors of domestic and sexual
violence and would like to participate in CEFALY Cares, please
reach out to CEFALY.
About the CEFALY device:
CEFALY Technology is the maker of CEFALY, an FDA-cleared,
over-the-counter wearable medical device clinically proven to help
reduce migraine frequency and relieve migraine pain. CEFALY is a
non-invasive device placed on the forehead to modify pain sensation
in the area research identifies as a center for migraine pain, the
trigeminal nerve.
The Bluetooth-enabled CEFALY Connected syncs with the CeCe
Migraine Management app and enables users to track CEFALY
treatments and log migraine attacks on their mobile device. With
these insights, they can better understand their migraine patterns
and optimize their treatments.
About CEFALY Technology:
CEFALY Technology is a Belgium-based company with U.S. offices based
in Darien, Conn., specializing in
electronics for medical applications. For 20 years, CEFALY
Technology has provided innovative, ever-evolving technology that
enables people with migraine to take control of their treatment and
live happier, healthier lives.
Learn more about CEFALY by visiting www.CEFALY.com and
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Media Contact:
CEFALY
Jen Trainor McDermott
CEO
j.trainor@cefaly.com
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