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Background: Tension-type headache (TTH) is among the most common primary headache disorders, characterized by recurrent episodes that are difficult to manage, thus posing a significant public health challenge. Acupuncture, a well-recognized non-pharmacological treatment, is frequently employed for pain management, including TTH. However, the variety of acupuncture techniques and inconsistent treatment outcomes underscore the need for a thorough evaluation.

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Emergency department management of primary headache disorders in pediatric patients.

Pediatr Emerg Med Pract

January 2025

Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Emergency Medicine, University of British Columbia; Division Head, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, BC Children's Hospital, BC, Canada.

Headaches are a common reason for pediatric visits to the emergency department. Emergency clinicians must distinguish between common and dangerous secondary causes of headache and primary headache disorders such as migraine and tension-type headaches. This issue discusses the diagnosis of primary headaches by history and physical examination, the options for first-line treatment of primary headache and for severe or refractory migraines, and procedural interventions that may be considered when other therapies have failed.

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This study aimed to assess headache prevalence and the impact of lifestyle choices among medical students at Bahçeşehir University, Istanbul, Turkey. A cross-sectional survey of 180 participants was conducted, revealing that 78.80% reported headache occurrences.

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Research on calcitonin-gene-related peptide (CGRP) in adult migraine is extensive, but its role in childhood migraine remains unclear. This study aimed to evaluate serum CGRP levels in children experiencing migraine and tension-type headache (TTH) during interictal periods, comparing these levels to age-matched healthy controls. A total of 66 migraine patients, 59 with TTH, and 53 controls were recruited and stratified by headache onset age: under 7, 7-12, and over 12 years.

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Background: Between 10 % and 36 % of patients with transient ischemic attack present with headache. Little is known regarding the characteristics of this headache.

Objectives: To assess the frequency of headache attributed to transient ischemic attack, its characteristics, and its associated factors, and whether the third edition of the International Classification of Headache Disorders criteria are adequate for diagnosing this headache.

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Aim Of Study: This study aimed to compare headache and facial pain prevalence and headache phenotype among people with common upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs).

Clinical Rationale For Study: Headache is a common symptom in viral URTI, but its phenotyping has so far been limited to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and influenza. Additionally, the prevalence of facial pain in URTIs has only rarely been discussed in scientific publications.

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Pneumocephalus is a rare but potentially serious complication of spinal procedures, characterized by the presence of intracranial air. This report presents the case of a 40-year-old female who developed pneumocephalus following a lumbar epidural steroid injection. She presented to the emergency department with a persistent headache, blurred vision, and eye pain, which began shortly after the procedure.

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Background And Aims: Butalbital is an acute headache medication commonly prescribed for tension-type headache (TTH), although discouraged by guidelines due to a risk of medication overuse headache (MOH). Considering spinal manipulative therapy (SMT) may reduce TTH frequency and intensity, we hypothesized adults with TTH receiving chiropractic SMT would be less likely to receive a butalbital prescription over 2 years versus matched controls not receiving SMT. We secondarily compared likelihood of MOH between cohorts.

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  • Migraine is a common headache disorder that can include visual or sensory disturbances called auras, whereas tension-type headaches (TTH) lack these symptoms.
  • A study investigated 400 patients diagnosed with either migraine or TTH to assess the prevalence of skin ecchymosis (bruising) during and after headache episodes.
  • Results showed that 76% of migraine patients had ecchymosis compared to just 11% of those with TTH, suggesting that the presence of ecchymosis could help differentiate between these two types of headaches.
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DNA methylation is the epigenetic pathway controlling cellular gene expression. Methylation is a natural and cellular epigenetic mechanism for gene silencing. The fact that the genes that the cell decides to be silent do not speak or begin to speak may coincide with diseases.

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  • The study focused on children experiencing breath-holding spells to analyze their developmental features and health status.
  • A total of 72 primary school children were evaluated using various clinical and psychological assessment tools, revealing significant health issues.
  • Results indicated that nearly half of the children with breath-holding spells may develop further problems such as gastrointestinal issues, headaches, and anxiety disorders later on.
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  • - New research highlights the role of oxidative stress (OS) in chronic headaches, detailing its biochemical features and MRI changes linked to migraines.
  • - The study shows no major differences in OS levels between migraine types (with or without aura) and distinguishes it from chronic tension headaches, where OS isn't present.
  • - It explores how OS may activate TRPA1 ion channels and CGRP peptides, leading to migraine attacks, and suggests possible therapeutic approaches targeting these mechanisms.
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Background: There is a lack of up-to-date information on the prevalence and burden of headache in Norway. Here we describe the methods and validation of the diagnostic tool of the PopHEAD study, a study designed to determine the prevalence and burden of migraine, tension-type headache, and medication-overuse headache.

Method: PopHEAD is a Norwegian population-based cross-sectional study conducted in Vestfold and Telemark County in 2023.

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  • Time plays a critical role in diagnosing headache disorders and understanding their underlying mechanisms, highlighting the need for effective timing analysis in headache research.
  • A review of studies covering primary headache types—migraine, tension-type headache, and cluster headache—reveals distinct timing patterns, such as circadian rhythms in migraines and night-time occurrences in cluster headaches.
  • Understanding these time patterns can improve the phenotyping, management, and treatment of headache disorders, pointing towards new, personalized approaches in headache care.
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  • Headache disorders are a major cause of disability among young adults, and this study is the first to examine their prevalence among Vietnamese medical students.
  • Data were collected from 1,362 participants using structured interviews and diagnostic criteria, revealing that 82.6% experienced headaches in the past year, with specific rates of migraine at 21.8% and tension-type headache (TTH) at 54.0%.
  • Female students had a higher likelihood of experiencing migraines, while TTH was more common among older students, indicating varying patterns in headache types based on gender and age.
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Background: In this study, we aimed to evaluate the differing global access to acute and preventive medications for migraine and tension-type headache.

Methods: A custom-built questionnaire created by members of the International Headache Society Juniors Group was sent to International Headache Society members worldwide, including a list of acute and preventive treatments for migraine and tension-type headache. This list was based on evidence-based medicine guidelines.

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Introduction And Aims: The diagnosis of headache in children can be challenging due to its clinical variability and inability to verbalize certain symptoms. The use of drawing has been proposed to overcome these difficulties. The objective was to evaluate drawing as a diagnostic tool in primary headaches.

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[Over-the-counter non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications: Focus on the management of acute pain].

Therapie

October 2024

Inserm UMR-S 1144, département de médecine interne, département médico-universitaire INVICTUS, hôpital Lariboisière, Nord - université Paris-Cité, Assistance publique-Hôpitaux de Paris (AP-HP), 2, rue Ambroise-Paré, 75010 Paris, France. Electronic address:

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are the second most widely used class of analgesics in France, after paracetamol. Some NSAIDs are available over the counter (OTC), without a prescription, on the advice of a pharmacist. NSAIDs have recently been the subject of safety alerts from France's Agence nationale de sécurité du médicament et des produits de santé (ANSM), highlighting a risk of worsening certain bacterial infections.

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  • This study highlights the increasing burden of diseases requiring neurorehabilitation in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, using 2021 data to show trends in disability-related years of healthy life lost (YLD).
  • It identifies a significant rise in YLD rates from 1990 to 2021, particularly noting that stroke ranks highest among these conditions, with specific countries like Syria, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE reporting the highest rates.
  • The authors warn that as the region's population ages and the shortage of rehabilitation services continues, the gap between the need for neurorehabilitation and available services is likely to widen, negatively impacting individuals with neurological disorders.
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Background: While headache disorders are linked to low physical activity levels, the impact of depression on this relationship is unclear.

Objective: To assess how single and comorbid diagnoses of migraine and tension-type headache (TTH) interact with depression and leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) levels in The Brazilian Longitudinal Study of Adult Health (ELSA-Brasil).

Methods: In this cross-sectional analysis based on the ELSA-Brasil baseline data, the relationship of migraine, TTH (both assessed with the International Classification of Headache Disorders, Second Edition), and depression (assessed with the Clinical Interview Schedule-Revised) with LTPA levels (International Physical Activity Questionnaire) was investigated by employing linear regression models.

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  • This review examines the causes of headaches in patients with acromegaly and how various treatments for the condition affect headache symptoms.
  • Headaches occur in 30-70% of acromegaly patients due to factors such as the tumor itself, hormonal changes, and other underlying issues, necessitating careful diagnosis and management.
  • Despite treatments like surgery and medication normalizing hormone levels, headaches may still persist, highlighting the need for specialized headache management for these patients.
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Introduction: Currently, neurological diseases has surpassed cardiovascular diseases as the primary cause of global disease burden. Among these, headache disorders are the most prevalent and have emerged as the main cause of disability in people under 50 years old in recent years. Since the release of GBD 2021, there has been no comprehensive systematic exposition on the burden of headache among individuals under 50 years old and a forecast for future burdens.

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