Publications by authors named "O Sveinsson"
Background And Aims: Migraine is a neurological disorder that is characterized by severe headaches and temporary motor and sensory disturbances. Migraine triggers are internal or external factors that can increase the likelihood of a migraine attack. Some individuals with migraine associate their attacks with the consumption of certain types of food, but no have been conducted in Iceland.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Myotonic Dystrophy type 1 (DM1) is an autosomal dominant disease with anticipation due to increased number of CTG repeats in the DMPK gene.
Methods: This retrospective, cohort study in Iceland assessed prevalence of DM1, molecular pathology, and patient ascertainment. Data was collected from all major hospitals in Iceland, Medical Director of Health, and independent clinics.
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- The study investigates the risk factors and comorbidities related to trigeminal neuralgia, a painful condition affecting facial nerves, highlighting its higher prevalence in women.
- Utilizing data from 7.2 million individuals in Denmark from 1994 to 2018, researchers compared those with trigeminal neuralgia against 10,000 controls to find associated diseases, revealing 27 potential comorbidities linked with the condition.
- It was found that treatment with carbamazepine or oxcarbazepine heightened the risk of ischemic stroke, indicating that healthcare providers should assess vascular risks in patients diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia.
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- - Parkinson's disease (PD) is a serious neurodegenerative disorder, and rising cases emphasize the need to identify factors that can be changed to reduce risk.
- - A study involving 8,647 PD patients and 777,693 controls identified a new link between rare ITSN1 gene variants and PD, supported by other research databases.
- - The research suggests that issues with Rho GTPases and synaptic vesicle transport might play a role in PD development, indicating potential new treatment strategies.