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Migraine Attacks Independent of CGRP (cGMP-mediated migraine)

Migraine Attacks Independent of CGRP (cGMP-medi...

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A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlledย study published in Cephalalgiaย investigated whether sildenafil (Viagra), a phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE-5) inhibitor that increases cGMP levels, could induce migraine attacks in individuals with migraine who were pre-treated with...

Migraine Attacks Independent of CGRP (cGMP-medi...

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A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlledย study published in Cephalalgiaย investigated whether sildenafil (Viagra), a phosphodiesterase-5 (PDE-5) inhibitor that increases cGMP levels, could induce migraine attacks in individuals with migraine who were pre-treated with...

Migraine Aura vs TIA

Migraine Aura vs TIA

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It can sometimes be difficult to distinguish between migraine aura and TIA, especially in cases of hemiplegic migraine, migraine with brainstem aura, or retinal migraine. Pay close attention to the...

Migraine Aura vs TIA

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It can sometimes be difficult to distinguish between migraine aura and TIA, especially in cases of hemiplegic migraine, migraine with brainstem aura, or retinal migraine. Pay close attention to the...

The Migraine Brain Does NOT Like Routine: Do you want to win the battle or the war?

The Migraine Brain Does NOT Like Routine: Do yo...

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Many in the migraine community have heard the common phrase "the migraine brain loves routine." However, a recent study suggests that this advice, while potentially helpful in the short-term, may...

The Migraine Brain Does NOT Like Routine: Do yo...

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Many in the migraine community have heard the common phrase "the migraine brain loves routine." However, a recent study suggests that this advice, while potentially helpful in the short-term, may...

Cardiovascular Safety of Anti-CGRP Monoclonal Antibodies in Migraine Treatment

Cardiovascular Safety of Anti-CGRP Monoclonal A...

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The researchers discovered that 3.1% of participants experienced abnormal ECGs or cardiovascular adverse events. Among these, 1.6% encountered more severe complications, such as cerebellar stroke, spontaneous coronary artery dissection, or...

Cardiovascular Safety of Anti-CGRP Monoclonal A...

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The researchers discovered that 3.1% of participants experienced abnormal ECGs or cardiovascular adverse events. Among these, 1.6% encountered more severe complications, such as cerebellar stroke, spontaneous coronary artery dissection, or...

Galanin: A Promising New Treatment for Migraine with Aura

Galanin: A Promising New Treatment for Migraine...

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A recent studyย has found that galanin, a neuropeptide, may be a potential new treatment target for migraine with aura. Galanin significantly reduced the severity and spread of cortical spreading depolarizations...

Galanin: A Promising New Treatment for Migraine...

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A recent studyย has found that galanin, a neuropeptide, may be a potential new treatment target for migraine with aura. Galanin significantly reduced the severity and spread of cortical spreading depolarizations...

Debunking the Myth: Potassium as a Migraine Treatment

Debunking the Myth: Potassium as a Migraine Tre...

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It's that time again. New misinformation on social media claiming potassium to be a migraine treatment. It is crucial to separate facts from fiction when it comes to the role...

Debunking the Myth: Potassium as a Migraine Tre...

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It's that time again. New misinformation on social media claiming potassium to be a migraine treatment. It is crucial to separate facts from fiction when it comes to the role...