Amit Akirov, MD

In a double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomized study, researchers sought to determine the exact site of interaction between the occipital and trigeminal nerves and the mechanisms of this interaction.

The use of triptans is contraindicated in patients with migraine and a history of ischemic stroke or coronary artery disease, although there’s no substantial evidence that they directly increase the risk for vascular events.

Authors of a commentary assessed the role of IL-1 receptor antagonism, specifically anakinra, in the treatment of patients with severe COVID-19.

Researchers analyzed the autopsies of patients who died from COVID-19 to understand the pathophysiology of COVID-19-related myopathy.

The primary efficacy endpoint was the change in the mean number of migraine days per month during the 12-week study period.

Investigators sought to evaluate the prevalence of antiplexin D1 antibodies in small fiber neuropathy, as well as their effects in vivo.

Study researchers evaluated the potential of osmophobia in as a clinical diagnostic marker of migraine in children and adolescents.

The American Academy of Sleep Medicine provided a position statement on the importance of sleep in health and several objectives to improve health, productivity, and well-being.

Researchers assessed the risk for hyperinflammation and respiratory failure among hospitalized patients with COVID-19 and a systemic rheumatic disease.

The incidence of reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome (RCVS) cases leading to hospitalizations is approximately 3 per million adults every year, and the incidence is more than 3 times higher in women than men, according to study results published in Neurology. The diagnostic criteria for RCVS in patients with severe acute headaches with or without additional…