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Migraine-linked protein exhibits sex-specific pain effects

Neuroscience NewsApril 8, 2019

CGRP, a protein associated with migraine pain, appears to act differently between sexes. Researchers say a female-specific mechanism of downstream CGRP receptor activation is likely to contribute to the higher prevalence of migraine in women.... Read More...

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Study of multiple sclerosis patients shows 18 percent misdiagnosed

Neuroscience NewsApril 8, 2019

18% of new patients treated at two Los Angeles hospitals for multiple sclerosis were misdiagnosed with the autoimmune disease. The misdiagnosed patients were often treated unnecessarily with medications designed for MS. From their findings, researchers report the most common alternative diagnosis was migraine. ... Read More...

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Botox Reduces Chronic Migraine Attacks

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 4, 2019

According to researchers, Botulinum toxin, or Botox, injections can help to reduce the frequency of chronic migraines. Compared to those treated with a placebo, migraine suffers experienced 1.6 fewer attacks per month following Botox injections. ... Read More...

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Discovery of Novel Mechanism that Cause Migraines

Neuroscience NewsDecember 17, 2018

Researchers have identified how a mutation causes dysfunction in a protein, which inhibits neural activity and induces migraines.... Read More...

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Migraines that Affect Vision May Increase Risk of Irregular Heartbeat

Neuroscience NewsNovember 15, 2018

A new study reports people who experience migraines with visual auras are at increased risk of atrial fibrillation.... Read More...

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Men with Migraine May Have Higher Estrogen Levels

Neuroscience NewsJune 27, 2018

A new study reveals men who experience migraines have higher levels of estrogen than men who do not suffer the debilitating headaches.... Read More...

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Your Brain with a Migraine

Neuroscience NewsJune 27, 2018

Researchers have identified electrical activity in the brain that is specific to the start of migraines. The new study reports spreading depolarization can be seen as a migraine begins, and an electrical current can be used to stop it in its tracks.... Read More...

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Study Sheds Light on Genetic Foundation of Migraines

Neuroscience NewsMay 3, 2018

Researchers have identified three genes linked to hemiplegic migraine. ... Read More...

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The Neurological Disorders in Alice in Wonderland

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 12, 2018

A new paper reviews some of the possible psychological and neurological disorders experienced by characters in Alice in Wonderland.... Read More...

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Phase III Immunotherapy Trial For Migraine Shows Promising Results

Neuroscience NewsNovember 30, 2017

An immunotherapy that acts against an inflammatory molecule associated with migraines, has been shown to be successful in reducing the number of headaches people with chronic migraines suffer each month.... Read More...

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Migraines Linked to High Sodium Levels in Cerebrospinal Fluid

Neuroscience NewsNovember 28, 2017

According to researchers, people who suffer from migraines have higher sodium concentrations in their cerebrospinal fluid.... Read More...

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