Associations Between Migraine and Psychiatric Comorbidities, Implications for Treatment
There may be a bidirectional association between migraine and some comorbid psychiatric disorders.
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Surprise Values of Common Triggers Predict Daily Headache Activity
Researchers found data that suggest a common factor of “surprisal” or reaction to an unexpected event and unusual biophysical events, such as a higher dosage of caffeine from unexpected consumption, is what precipitates headaches.
Galcanezumab Migraine Treatment Effects Reduced After Drug Cessation
Researchers found data that showed the effectiveness of galcanezumab treatment was reduced during the posttreatment period, yet without a return to baseline, and there was still a significant reduction of monthly migraine days following treatment.
The Complex Interplay Between Metacognition and Headache in Pediatric Patients
Researchers found data that in adults who had headaches as children, cognitive and psychomotor ability are compromised. In a Norwegian study, it was found that attention deficits were associated with migraine and nonclassifiable headache in patients aged 15 to 17 years. Metacognitive skills and anxiety, depression, motivation, academic performance, human social interactions, and stress symptoms are common headache triggers that researchers posit can be controlled and monitored by patients.
Revisiting the Role of Histamines in Migraine
Researchers found that first-generation antihistamines are ineffective in preventing migraine, but that there is the potential for H3 agonists to treat migraine.
Potential Role of Arterial Hypertension in Migraine Pathogenesis
Researchers posit that the reduction in arterial baroreflex contributes to the development of arterial hypertension in migraine.
Migraines in Pregnancy Tied to Worse Outcomes for Mother, Baby
Migraines in pregnant women are associated with an increased risk for pregnancy-associated hypertension disorders as well as an increased risk for a variety of adverse outcomes in the newborn.
App-Delivered Progressive Muscle Relaxation Widely Adopted for Migraine Prophylaxis
A smartphone application providing a progressive muscle relaxation intervention was adopted by approximately half of patients with migraine introduced to this option.
Nonmigraine Headache and Facial Pain: Overview & Expert Interview
Headache is the most commonly experienced form of pain.
Active Trigger Points Associated With Pain, Disability in Plantar Heel Pain
A higher number of active trigger points was found to be associated with increased pain and related disability in patients with plantar heel pain.
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