The Impact of Weight Loss on Migraine Characteristics in Patients With Obesity
Among patients with obesity and migraine, weight loss is associated with reduction of migraine frequency, pain severity, and attack duration and disability.
All articles by Amit Akirov, MD
Vitamin D Status May Affect Spinal Degenerative Disease, Back Pain in Older Women
Severe vitamin D deficiency was linked to lumbar degenerative disease and low back pain in postmenopausal women.
Lifestyle Intervention via Smartphone App Effective for Pregnant Women With Obesity
A continuous behavioral lifestyle intervention supported by a smartphone app can assist in improving dietary intake and physical activity among pregnant women with overweight and obesity.
Can Functional MRI Aid in the Diagnosis of Migraine?
Distinct pattern of abnormal brain connection on fMRI can assist in the differentiation between a healthy brain and a brain with migraine without aura.
How Do Menarche Age and Menopausal Status Affect Type 2 Diabetes?
Menopause is linked to unfavorable health effects in women with type 2 diabetes, but older age at menarche may be associated with a decrease in these adverse effects.
Apnea and Arrhythmia Associated With Increased Mortality Among Patients With Epilepsy
Investigators report cardiac arrhythmias with or without apnea among patients with epilepsy are associated with increased mortality risk.
Suicide and Type 1 Diabetes: Importance of Risk Assessment in Young Patients
Assessment of suicide risk as part of routine pediatric type 1 diabetes care is feasible and necessary.
HDL Cholesterol Can Be Used to Monitor Triglycerides, Remnant Cholesterol
Low HDL-C may be used to monitor long-term average triglycerides and remnant cholesterol levels, similar to how high hemoglobin A1c is used to monitor long-term elevated glucose levels.
Several Factors May Lead to Lower Breastfeeding Rates in Women With Epilepsy
Poor seizure control, lack of breastfeeding education from a neurologist or lactation consultant, are factors contributing to lower breastfeeding rates in women with epilepsy, compared with the general population.
Which Type of Exercise Preserves Bone Health While Dieting?
Resistance exercise alone or in combination with aerobic exercise was found to be better than aerobic exercise alone in reducing weight loss-induced decreases in hip BMD.
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