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Changes in Brain Function, Amygdalar Connectivity Drive Preventative Effect of CBT on Migraine

By

Brandon May

June 17, 2020

The investigators observed greater brain activations in the frontal regions associated with cognitive regulation of pain after CBT.

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Case Report: When a Headache Isn’t a Migraine

By

Heather Jones, DNP, AGPCNP-C

Beth Ammerman, DNP, FNP-BC

June 8, 2020

Chiari malformation is a condition characterized by cerebellar tonsillar herniation of ≥5 mm below the level of the foramen magnum.

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Sensory Function Compared Among Patients With Cluster, Migraine, and Tension-Type Headache

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Brandon May

May 26, 2020

Researchers evaluated sensory function in the trigeminocervical region in patients with cluster headache, migraine headache, and tension-type headache.

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Menstrual Migraine: Revisiting the Relationship Between Hormonal Events and Migraine

By

Amit Akirov, MD

May 25, 2020

A narrative review summarizes recent data on the pathophysiology, epidemiology, and burden of disease and treatment of menstrual migraine.

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Youths With Status Migrainosus: Distinct Subgroup With Poor Short-Term Prognosis

By

Utsav Aiya, MD

May 25, 2020

Youth with a history of status migranosus are more likely to experience an increase of >4 headache days per month during a follow-up evaluation.

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Novel Class of Preventive Treatments for Migraine

By

Amy L. Dix, MPAS, PA-C, AQH, MSCS

Lauren J. Barton, MHS, PA-C

Samuel F. Hunter, MD, PhD

May 18, 2020

Anti-calcitonin gene-related peptide monoclonal antibodies are the first approved pharmacologic treatments developed explicitly for the prevention of migraine.

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Yoga With Medical Care Better for Episodic Migraines

May 11, 2020

Yoga plus medical care is better than medical therapy alone for the treatment of episodic migraines.

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Study Characterizes Somatotopically Specific Differences in Pain Modulation in Interictal Migraine Phase

By

Brandon May

April 27, 2020

Study findings suggest that pain modulation may be impaired in patients with migraine in the headache-free interval, despite an unaffected sensory profile.

Acupuncture may help ease seasonal allergies

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Prophylactic Manual Acupuncture Reduces Migraine Days

April 24, 2020

Undergoing 20 sessions of manual acupuncture is superior to sham acupuncture and usual care for prophylactic treatment in migraine.

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Increasing Headache Day Frequency and Intensity Increases Risk of Additional Health Concerns

By

Brandon May

April 23, 2020

The presence of migraine and increasing headache pain intensity are associated with higher rates of anxiety, depression, inflammation, and sleep conditions, among other disorders.