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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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Clinical Features of Children Diagnosed With Status Migrainosus

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Clinical Advisor Contributing Writer

April 22, 2020

Children, adolescents, and young adults with status migrainosus have distinct clinical features and an unfavorable short-term prognosis.

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Smartphone Use and Headache: What’s the Link?

By

Madeline Morr

March 30, 2020

Researchers conducted a cross-sectional, hospital-based study to determine the association between smartphone use and worsening symptoms of migraine, chronic migraine, and tension-type headaches.