Publications by authors named "A Marfil"
Background: In developed countries, most of the neurologists use pericranial nerve blocks to treat headache patients, nevertheless, the knowledge and use patterns of this technique in developing countries are unknown.
Objective: Evaluate the knowledge and use patterns of pericranial nerve blocks in headache treatment by Mexican neurologists.
Material And Methods: We did a cross-sectional study, 90 Mexican neurologists completed a 26-question survey including data about sociodemographics, knowledge and patterns of use of pericranial nerve blocks.
Cluster headache (CH) is one of the worst primary headaches that remain underdiagnosed and inappropriately treated. There are recent advances in the understanding of this disease and available treatments. This paper aims to review CH's recent clinical and pathophysiological findings, diagnosis, and treatment.
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- Cluster headache (CH) is a severe type of headache that often goes unrecognized and is typically treated late or incorrectly; this paper reviews recent treatment advancements.
- A literature review identified effective pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments for CH, categorized into three phases: transitional, acute, and preventive.
- Key treatments include prednisone for transitional therapy, triptans and oxygen for acute attacks, and verapamil along with monoclonal antibodies for preventive measures, providing personalized options for episodic, chronic, and hard-to-treat CH cases.
Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic Lockdown on Migraine Patients in Latin America.
Int J Environ Res Public Health
February 2023
The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, confinement, fear, lifestyle changes, and worldwide health care impacted almost all diseases. Reports from countries outside Latin America revealed differences in migraine patients. In this study, we describe and compare the immediate changes in migraine symptoms associated with COVID-19 quarantine in patients from Argentina, Mexico, and Peru.
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