Latest Migraine & Headache Research
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Visual, vestibular, and ocular motor changes during nitroglycerin-triggered vestibular migraine.
This study explored how nitroglycerin (NTG) can trigger vestibular migraine (VM) symptoms. Researchers focused on changes in nystagmus, a type of eye movement, during these attacks. They studied 20 participants…
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Early Maladaptive Schemas, Emotion Regulation Profiles, and Resistance to Interference in Adolescents With Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy and Pediatric Migraine: A Case-Control Study.
Adolescents with juvenile myoclonic epilepsy (JME) and pediatric migraine (PM) face emotional challenges. This study compared 80 adolescents: 30 with JME, 30 with PM, and 20 healthy controls. Researchers looked at…
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Comprehensive evaluation of volumetric and microstructural alterations of corpus callosum in migraine patients and subtypes using diffusion tensor imaging (DTI).
We studied the brain structure of 103 migraine patients and 47 healthy people. We focused on the corpus callosum, which connects the brain's two halves. We used diffusion tensor imaging (DTI) to assess white matter…
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Inflammatory and atherogenic markers linked to white matter hyperintensities in migraine without traditional vascular risk factors.
White matter hyperintensities (WMH) are common in people with migraines. This study looked at how inflammation and atherogenic markers relate to WMH. Researchers studied 320 participants, including migraine patients…
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The relationship between impulsivity and decision-making styles in individuals with episodic migraine.
This study explores how impulsivity and decision-making styles differ in people with episodic migraine compared to healthy individuals. Researchers assessed patients during a headache-free period. They used various…
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Efficacy of osteopathic manipulative treatment in reducing monthly migraine days: a meta-analysis.
Migraine affects about 12% of adults in the U.S. It can be very disabling and costly. Many people seek non-drug treatments for migraines, including osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT). This study aimed to find…
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Migraine and Reduced Binocular Vision in Adolescents: A Cross-Sectional Study.
This study looked at headaches and vision problems in Norwegian adolescents. Researchers surveyed 230 15-year-olds about their headaches and vision. They found that 83% of the teens reported headaches. Out of these…
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Salience Network Dynamics Across Spontaneous Attacks, Interictal Rest and Interictal Pain Imagery in Menstrually Related Migraine.
This research focuses on how the brain's salience network (SN) behaves in people with menstrually related migraine. The study looked at three situations: during a migraine attack, during a task recalling pain, and at…
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[Mechanism of Tianshu Capsules in treating migraine rats based on gut microbiota].
This study examined how Tianshu Capsules (TS) could help treat migraines in rats. Researchers created a migraine model using nitroglycerin injections in Sprague-Dawley rats. The rats were divided into five groups…
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[Mechanism of SGCs-HMGB1 axis-mediated peripheral sensitization in migraine based on neuroimmune microenvironment of trigeminal ganglion and traditional Chinese medicine intervention].
Migraine is a common condition that causes severe headaches. It often involves a process called peripheral sensitization. This happens in the trigeminal ganglion, where specific cells play key roles. Neurons and…
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Evaluating the effects of a validated yoga module on migraine burden and neurovascular biomarkers: Study protocol for a randomised controlled trial.
Migraines are common neurological disorders that cause significant suffering. They mainly affect young adults, especially women. Many people still face recurrent attacks, even with medication. This shows a need for…
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How are migraine-related stigma, psychological factors, and disability related? A cross-sectional investigation of associational patterns.
Migraine can greatly affect people's lives, causing disability and distress. This research looked at how stigma related to migraines connects with psychological factors. The study involved 103 American adults who…
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Glymphatic Dysfunction in High-Frequency Episodic Migraine: Evidence From DTI-ALPS and Exploratory White Matter Analysis.
This research studied glymphatic function and white matter changes in migraines. Researchers looked at 31 healthy people and 71 migraine patients. Among the patients, 44 had low-frequency episodic migraine (LFEM) and…
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EMHA migraine scoring system: A novel, valid, and reliable metric to capture severity, align with patients, and facilitate communication.
We created a new migraine scoring system called the EMHA-MSS. This system helps measure migraine severity better than existing tools. Current tools like HIT-6 and MIDAS have limitations. They sometimes overlook…
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Cross-cultural adaptation and measurement properties analysis of the Migraine interictal burden scale-4 in Brazilian Portuguese.
This study focused on adapting and validating the Migraine Interictal Burden Scale-4 for Brazilian Portuguese. Researchers involved 130 adults aged 18 to 55 with migraines. They first translated the scale and then…
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Clinical Heterogeneity in Vestibular Migraine Diagnosed Using Bárány Society Criteria: Differences According to Caloric-Test-Based Evidence of Peripheral Vestibular Dysfunction.
Vestibular migraine (VM) causes vertigo and has different symptoms in patients. This study looked at 181 VM patients diagnosed using specific criteria. Researchers divided patients into two groups: those with caloric…
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The global burden of migraine and tension-type headache, 1990-2021: a multi-model Bayesian meta-regression with decomposition of age-period-cohort effects, health inequalities, and frontier analysis.
Headache disorders, including migraine and tension-type headache, are a significant global health issue. The Global Burden of Disease Study 2021 found that these headaches affect millions worldwide. Researchers…
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The Interrelationship between Cadmium, Smoking, and Migraine in the ELSA-Brasil Study.
This study looked at how cadmium (Cd) levels and smoking relate to migraines. Researchers analyzed data from 2,750 people in Brazil. They measured serum Cd levels using advanced techniques. Participants reported…
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Exploratory evaluation of miR-146, inflammatory biomarkers, and subjective cognitive symptoms in chronic migraine.
Chronic migraine (CM) is a condition that significantly affects daily life. This study looked at how certain inflammatory markers relate to cognitive symptoms in CM. Researchers focused on three key markers: HMGB1…
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Can video head impulse testing aid differential assessment of suspected vestibular migraine attacks?
Vestibular migraine is a condition causing dizziness and balance issues linked to migraines. It can be challenging to differentiate from other vestibular disorders like Ménière's disease. This research reviews the…