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Progressive 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, 2024Depression and anxiety are not associated with migraine outcomes in children and adolescents
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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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March 29, 2024OnabotulinumtoxinA as a promising treatment for primary trochlear headache: A retrospective case series
Abstract Objectives: To report the efficacy of onabotulinumtoxinA (BoNTA) injections in relieving pain in patients with primary trochlear headache (PRTH). Methods: Examination of medical records for patients diagnosed with PRTH according to the International...
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March 29, 2024Preliminary prospective observational investigation of clinical outcomes among treatment-seeking youth with continuous headache
No abstract available Keywords: chronic migraine; continuous headache; headache; migraine; new daily persistent headache; pediatric.
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March 22, 2024Calcitonin gene-related peptide-targeting therapies are a first-line option for the prevention of migraine: An American Headache Society position statement update
Abstract Objective: To provide a position statement update from The American Headache Society specifically regarding therapies targeting calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) for the prevention of migraine. Background: All migraine preventive therapies previously considered to...
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March 15, 2024Migraine, idiopathic intracranial hypertension, and calcitonin gene-related peptide antibodies
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March 15, 2024Cerebrovascular reactivity to hypercapnia in patients with migraine: A dual-echo arterial spin labeling MRI study
Abstract Objective: This study aimed to compare cerebrovascular reactivity between patients with migraine and controls using state-of-the-art magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) techniques. Background: Migraine is associated with an increased risk of cerebrovascular disease, but...
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March 8, 2024Low pulse pressure and high serum complement C1q are risk factors for hemodialysis headache: A case-control study
Abstract Background and objective: Hemodialysis headache (HDH) is a common complication of dialysis that negatively affects the patient’s quality of life. The etiology and triggering factors of HDH are not fully understood. This study...
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March 8, 2024Comparison of migraine with left- versus right-sided headache: A cross-sectional study
Abstract Objective: The goal of this study was to clarify whether clinical differences exist between patients with migraine who experience headache that is typically left-sided (“left-migraine”) versus right-sided (“right-migraine”) during attacks. Background: Migraine has...
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