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Explore migraine research on prevalence, incidence, burden, risk factors, population studies and epidemiological trends.

5 quality-gated research papers
  1. Opioid use, disability, and patient-reported cognitive impairment in migraine: Multi-country results from the Chronic Migraine Epidemiology and Outcomes-International Study.

    Headache | 2026

    Authors: Leroux E, Buse DC, Lanteri-Minet M, Sakai F, Matharu M Clinical trial

    Opioids are often used by some patients to treat migraine, but they are not recommended. This study looked at people using opioids for migraines in six countries. Researchers wanted to understand the differences…

  2. Evaluating the effects of a validated yoga module on migraine burden and neurovascular biomarkers: Study protocol for a randomised controlled trial.

    Contemp Clin Trials | 2026

    Authors: Mishra S, Vasudev MM, Kulkarni A Study protocol

    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…

  3. Migraine Prevalence and QALY Loss in Serbia: A Population-Level Stratified Modeling Study.

    Risk Manag Healthc Policy | 2026

    Authors: Pasovski V, Parker M, Novaković T, Krga Rastović M, Katanić Pasovski K Observational study

    Migraine is a common health issue in Serbia. This research aimed to understand how many people suffer from migraines. The study looked at different age groups and both sexes. It used data from the 2022 Serbian Census…

  4. Short-Term Changes in Migraine Burden After Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: A Prospective Cohort Study.

    Obes Surg | 2026

    Authors: Saremi A, Nejad MR, Amini M, Vafa L, Radfar A Observational study

    Obesity is linked to more frequent and severe migraines. Roux-en-Y gastric bypass may help reduce migraine burden. This study involved 52 adults with severe obesity and established migraines. Participants underwent…

  5. Migraine prevalence, disease burden, and the need for preventive therapy

    Neurology | 2007

    Authors: Lipton et al. Review

    Migraine is a common issue affecting many people in the United States. This study aimed to reassess migraine prevalence and treatment patterns among the population. Researchers mailed a validated headache…

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