Research across Migraine
Related studies from across the Migraine family.
Non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation reduces monthly headache days in migraine patients
Trial Shows Vagus Nerve Stimulation Reduces Migraine Frequency
This meta-analysis of 917 patients with migraine found that non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation (nVNS) significantly reduced monthly headac…
Non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation may reduce the number of monthly headache days and the need for acute medication for people living with…
Transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation utilizes distinct auricular and cervical pathways for non-invasive treatment applications
Two different ways to stimulate the vagus nerve for treatment
This narrative review examines the anatomical access points and methodologies for transcutaneous Vagus Nerve Stimulation (tVNS). It distingu…
New research highlights two distinct paths for non-invasive nerve stimulation to treat conditions like migraine and depression.
30% of pediatric patients with migraine report at least one adverse event during pharmacological prophylaxis
Trial Shows Specific Side Effects for Children with Migraine
This meta-analysis of 2742 patients evaluates the safety profile of various pharmacological migraine prophylaxis treatments in children and …
About 30% of children and adolescents taking migraine prevention medication report experiencing at least one side effect during treatment.
Migraine patients may have an increased risk of neovascular age-related macular degeneration
Migraine patients may face higher risk of certain eye conditions
This narrative review examines the association between migraine and various retinal conditions, including retinal migraine and AMD. The auth…
New research highlights a link between migraines and age-related macular degeneration, potentially impacting long-term vision for many suffe…
Endometriosis genetic risk score tied to pain, cardiometabolic conditions in both sexes
Genetic Risk for Endometriosis Linked to Chronic Pain Conditions
This meta-analysis links an endometriosis polygenic risk score (PRS) to 20 of 29 comorbidities in women and to pain and cardiometabolic cond…
A large genetic study reveals that the same genetic markers linked to endometriosis are also associated with fibromyalgia, migraine, and bac…
Post-marketing data on CGRP inhibitors show paucity of data and additional risks from chronic biologic use
Post-marketing review highlights safety gaps for migraine CGRP drugs
This narrative review examines monoclonal antibodies and Calcitonin Gene-Related Peptide (CGRP) inhibitors for migraine in the post-marketin…
A review of migraine treatments notes limited data on long-term risks for CGRP inhibitors, urging caution during active monitoring.
Asia-Pacific experts reach consensus on migraine management and anti-CGRP mAb use in adolescents
Asia-Pacific experts find consensus on migraine diagnosis and treatment
This guideline presents a Delphi consensus involving 14 headache specialists from seven Asia-Pacific countries. The group evaluated statemen…
Headache specialists across Asia-Pacific agree on key migraine diagnosis and treatment steps, favoring anti-CGRP drugs for most patients but…
Bayesian network meta-analysis compares CGRP therapies for episodic migraine
New migraine drugs show big benefits over placebo for monthly attack counts
This Bayesian network meta-analysis synthesized evidence on six CGRP-targeted therapies for episodic migraine. It found that monoclonal anti…
New migraine drugs cut monthly attacks more than placebo, with injectables slightly better than pills for some people.
Narrative review refutes causal link between endometriosis and migraine
Endometriosis and Migraine Share Hidden Genetic Roots
This narrative review examines the association between endometriosis and migraine. The authors refute a causal relationship and discuss shar…
New genetic research suggests endometriosis and migraine are parallel conditions driven by shared inflammatory pathways, not just hormones.
Systematic review and meta-analysis compares Rome III and Rome IV criteria for functional abdominal pain disorder prevalence
New Rome IV rules show fewer people have functional abdominal pain compared to older guidelines
This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluates the prevalence of functional abdominal pain disorder (FAPD) and its subtypes using Rome I…
A big review found that using newer rules makes it look like fewer people have stomach pain problems. This change happens because the new ch…
Meta-analysis of Chinese decoctions for migraine shows varied efficacy rankings across three botanical interventions.
New analysis ranks best herbal treatments for migraine pain
This Bayesian network meta-analysis synthesizes data from 57 randomized controlled trials involving 6,005 patients with migraine.
A new analysis of dozens of Chinese herbal formulas reveals which ones may ease migraine pain, frequency, and duration better than others, o…
Individualized probabilistic migraine forecasts delivered via electronic diaries in adults with recurrent headaches
Migraine Forecasting Just Got Smarter
This prospective cohort study of 230 adults with recurrent migraine or tension-type headache evaluated individualized probabilistic forecast…
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