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Association between migraine and exclusive breastfeeding: A cross-sectional study
Abstract Background: Medical conditions may preclude a mother from exclusively breastfeeding her infant; however, the association between migraine and the duration of exclusive breastfeeding is not well known. Objective: To evaluate the association between...
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April 26, 2024The effectiveness of parenteral agents for pain reduction in patients with migraine presenting to emergency settings: A systematic review and network analysis
Abstract Objectives: To assess the comparative effectiveness and safety of parenteral agents for pain reduction in patients with acute migraine. Background: Parenteral agents have been shown to be effective in treating acute migraine pain;...
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April 26, 2024Challenges in the management of new daily persistent headache at a tertiary headache center-A retrospective real-world evidence study
Abstract Objective: In this retrospective cross-sectional real-world evidence study from the Danish Headache Center (DHC), a national tertiary headache center in Denmark, we sought to identify potential pharmacological agents for the treatment of new...
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April 26, 2024Implications of high homocysteine levels in migraine pain: An experimental study of the excitability of peripheral meningeal afferents in rats with hyperhomocysteinemia
Abstract Objectives: Investigation of chronic homocysteine action on the excitability and N-methyl-D-aspartate (NMDA) sensitivity of the peripheral trigeminovascular system of rats. Background: Migraine is a neurological disease that affects 15%-20% of the general population....
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April 26, 2024Reliability, validity, and responsiveness of the Arabic version of HIT-6 questionnaire in patients with migraine indicated for preventive therapy: A multi-center study
Abstract Background: The Headache Impact Test (HIT-6) is an important patient-reported outcome measure (PROM) in migraine prevention trials. Objectives: This study aimed to (i) assess the reliability and validity of the Arabic version of...
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April 26, 2024Blood serum levels of PACAP and migraine onset: A systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies
Abstract Objective: We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to explore the relationship between blood pituitary adenylate cyclase-activating polypeptide (PACAP) levels and migraine. Background: PACAP is involved in the onset of migraine, but the...
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April 26, 2024Progressive superficial siderosis despite complete remission of intracranial hypotension symptoms following epidural patching: Case report
Abstract Spontaneous intracranial hypotension (SIH) commonly results from ventral spinal cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leaks and epidural patches are advocated as first-line treatment. Complications such as superficial siderosis can arise but have previously been reported...
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April 19, 2024Nonspecific oral medications versus anti-calcitonin gene-related peptide monoclonal antibodies for migraine: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
Abstract Objective: To compare calcitonin gene-related peptide monoclonal antibodies (CGRP mAbs) versus nonspecific oral migraine preventives (NOEPs). Background: Insurers mandate step therapy with NOEPs before approving CGRP mAbs. Methods: Databases were searched for class...
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April 19, 2024Factors to predict recurrence after epidural blood patch in patients with spontaneous intracranial hypotension
Abstract Objectives: This study aimed to identify predictors for the recurrence of spontaneous intracranial hypotension (SIH) after epidural blood patch (EBP). Background: Epidural blood patch is the main treatment option for SIH; however, the...
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April 19, 2024Pain medication beliefs in individuals with headache
Abstract Objective: To evaluate pain medication beliefs in a community sample of individuals with headache. Background: Previous studies of medication adherence for individuals with headache have identified a high rate of prescription nonfulfillment, frequent...
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April 12, 2024Anxiety and depressive symptoms and migraine-related outcomes in children and adolescents
Abstract Objective: The objective of this study was to explore the longitudinal relationship between anxiety and depressive symptoms and migraine outcomes in children and adolescents. Background: Children and adolescents with migraine experience more anxiety...
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April 12, 2024Efficacy of various exercise interventions for migraine treatment: A systematic review and network meta-analysis
Abstract Objective: To compare various exercise modalities’ efficacy on migraine frequency, intensity, duration, and disability. Background: Exercise has been shown to be an effective intervention to reduce migraine symptoms and disability; however, no clear...
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April 12, 2024Impact of headache frequency and preventive treatment failure on quality of life, disability, and direct and indirect costs among individuals with episodic migraine in the United States
Abstract Objective: To evaluate unmet needs among individuals with episodic migraine (EM) in the United States (US). Background: Data are limited on the impact of headache frequency (HF) and preventive treatment failure (TF) on...
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March 29, 2024Advocacy Connection Team-Now educational program for headache fellows and patients/caregivers: Assessment of educational objectives
Abstract Objective: To assess for improvement in comfort in participating in advocacy for migraine and headache disorders and knowledge needed for successful advocacy. Background: The Advocacy Connection Team (ACT)-Now program is an educational program...
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March 29, 2024A large language model-based generative natural language processing framework fine-tuned on clinical notes accurately extracts headache frequency from electronic health records
Abstract Objective: To develop a natural language processing (NLP) algorithm that can accurately extract headache frequency from free-text clinical notes. Background: Headache frequency, defined as the number of days with any headache in a...
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March 29, 2024Impact of Ramadan fasting on vision and headache-related quality of life in women with idiopathic intracranial hypertension: A prospective observational study
Abstract Background: Ramadan fasting is an obligatory religious practice for Muslims. However, research data on the effect of Ramadan on idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) symptoms are lacking. This study aimed to study the effect...
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March 29, 2024Neuralgia in the occipital region associated with ipsilateral trigeminal herpes zoster: Three case reports
Abstract Background: Nerve fibers related to pain and temperature sensation in the trigeminal nerve territory converge with the upper cervical spinal nerves from the level of the lower medulla oblongata to the upper cervical...
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March 29, 2024Readability analysis and concept mapping of PROMs used for headache disorders
Abstract Objective: To assess the readability and the comprehensiveness of patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) utilized in primary headache disorders literature. Background: As the health-care landscape has evolved toward a patient-centric model, numerous PROMs have...
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