The Profile and Prognosis of Youth With Status Migrainosus: Results From an Observational Study.

Objective: To characterize the clinical features of a large sample of children, adolescents, and young adults with a history of status migrainosus (SM) and to describe their short-term prognosis.

Background: Data on the clinical characteristics of children and adolescents with SM are sparse and little is known about the prognosis of this population.

Methods: This was a retrospective clinical cohort study that included patients from the Cincinnati Children's Headache Center if they had a diagnosis of migraine and data available for a 1-3 months follow-up interval.

Predictors of Short-Term Prognosis While in Pediatric Headache Care: An Observational Study.

Objectives: To characterize the short-term prognosis of a clinical population of pediatric and young adult patients with migraine and explore predictors of clinical worsening while in care.

Methods: This was a retrospective study of all migraine patients seen at the Cincinnati Children's Hospital Headache Center from 09/01/2006 to 12/31/2017, who had at least 1 follow-up visit within 1-3 months of the index visit analyzed. Included data were: age, sex, race, primary ICHD diagnosis, chronic migraine, medication overuse, history of status migrainosus, BMI percentile, headache frequency, headache severity, PedMIDAS score, allodynia, preventive treatment type, lifestyle habits, disease duration, depressive and anxiety symptoms.

Predictors of First-Line Treatment Success in Children and Adolescents Visiting an Infusion Center for Acute Migraine.

Objectives: To characterize a population of pediatric patients visiting an infusion center for acute migraine and determine predictors of first-line treatment success in this population.

Background: Though migraine is common in the pediatric emergency department and specialized infusion centers, little is known about this patient population and whether or not clinical data can be used to predict treatment response.

Methods: This was an observational study involving a retrospective analysis of data from visits to the Cincinnati Children's Hospital infusion center for treatment of an acute migraine.

The optimal management of headaches in children and adolescents.

The recognition of the diagnosis of migraine in children is increasing. Early and aggressive treatment of migraine in this population with the use of over-the-counter medications has proven effective. The off-label use of many migraine-specific medications is often accepted in the absence of sufficient evidenced-based trials.

Effects of methylprednisolone infusions on vital signs in children with headaches.

Objectives: Intravenous methylprednisolone (IVMP) infusions have been associated with adverse cardiovascular effects. Inconsistent monitoring practices in a pediatric hospital led to questions about patient safety and allocation of nursing resources. This study describes vital sign changes in children and monitoring practices related to IVMP.