Subtypes of Major Depression Differentially Associated With Migraine
Researchers found evidence for a divergent association between lifetime MDD and the prevalence and severity of symptoms in patients with migraine.
All articles by Amit Akirov, MD
Clinicopathologic Features of Amphiphysin-IgG Autoimmune Neuropathy
Amphiphysin-IgG-mediated autoimmunity is an important clinical entity characterized by neuropathy.
Teriparatide Similarly Effective for Fracture Healing, Pain Relief as Vertebroplasty
Treatment with either teriparatide or percutaneous vertebroplasty significantly and similarly improved quality of life and reduced pain in patients with acute osteoporotic vertebral compression fractures.
GnRH Antagonist Approved for Endometriosis Pain Suppresses Ovulation
In healthy women with normal ovulatory function, treatment with elagolix suppressed ovulation in a dose-dependent manner and reduced endometrial thickness at doses used to treat endometriosis pain.
Diagnosis and Management of Painful Hashimoto Thyroiditis: A Case Review
Researchers conducting a comprehensive literature review for painful Hashimoto thyroiditis identified only 70 cases of the rare condition.
Challenges in Developing Therapeutics for Addiction and Pain
In light of the rapid increases in opioid overdose deaths, there is an urgent need to develop better treatment options for pain and addiction.
Adrenergic, Not Opioid Pathways, May Mediate Rapid Death From Fentanyl
Fentanyl and fentanyl analogues may cause rapid death through airway compromise and severe muscle rigidity.
Perseverative Thinking May Partially Mediate the Association Between Pain Intensity and Catastrophizing
Perseverative thinking may partially mediate the relationship between pain and catastrophizing.
Fibromyalgia Assessment Screening Tool May Facilitate Diagnosis in Routine Care
Simple Fibromyalgia Assessment Screening Tool indices may facilitate the diagnosis of fibromyalgia in the routine care of patients with other rheumatic diseases.
Patients With Migraine at Increased Risk for Traumatic Brain Injury
Migraine is a potential risk factor for the development of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and is associated with a 78% increased risk for TBI compared with individuals without migraine.
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