MigraineScience

Cerebral Tranquility: CBN & Migraine

Headache, migraine, and stroke may seem like very distinct medical conditions, but science has uncovered an intricate web of connections between them.

At first glance, the pathophysiology of migraine, which includes cortical spreading depression, may appear to be significantly distinct from upper motor neuron lesions, but they have more in common than...

A longitudinal study published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine examined the relationship between gout and the risk of developing migraine disease. Researchers analyzed data from 23,137 gout patients and...

This new study identified an association between migraine and an increased future risk of developing Parkinson’s disease (PD).

Chronic daily headache is an umbrella term used to describe a range of primary and secondary headache disorders characterized by duration and/or frequency depending on the specific headache type.

Anatomical and Functional Consequences of Chronic Migraine

Placebo vs Nacebo Effect on Migraine Treatment Chart

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If you are new migraine research in general, you may not have heard of it, but it does play a significant role in migraine pathophysiology. Think of it the same way...

The atopic march refers to the progression of allergic diseases from childhood into adulthood. First described as a triad of atopic dermatitis (eczema), asthma, and allergic rhinitis (hay fever), I...

The zinc-dependence of botulinum toxin protease activity provides the rationale for zinc supplementation. By increasing the available zinc within the nerve terminal at the time of toxin internalization, the idea...

There are no accepted, universal diagnostic criteria for refractory migraine or resistant migraine in the International Classification of Headache Disorders, 3rd edition (ICHD-3).

Caffeine has complex effects on migraine, with the ability to trigger attacks in susceptible individuals or provide symptom relief in others. Let’s talk about the pharmacology of caffeine, mechanisms of...

This post is for educational purposes only and may contain errors. Please talk to your neurologist.  Vitamin B12 is a water-soluble B vitamin that has roles in DNA and red...

Migraine surgery involves decompressing various nerves in the face and head that are proposed to trigger migraine attacks. Proponents argue that decompressing these trigger sites can prevent migraine attacks or...

Nummular headache is head pain localized to a small, circumscribed coin-sized area - thus coining (no pun intended) the alternate term “coin-shaped headache.”

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common sleep disorder that consists of repeated pauses in breathing during sleep. One common symptom associated with sleep apnea is morning headache aka sleep...