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Research StudyMigraines

[FAN Gangqi's experience in "four-dimensional" diagnosis and treatment of migraine with acupuncture and moxibusition].

A four-dimensional diagnostic framework combined with stage-specific acupuncture protocols (strong stimulation in acute …

Zhongguo zhen jiu = Chines…Read More →
Research StudyMigraines

Exploring the Link Between Inflammatory Biomarkers (SII, SIRI, PLR, NLR, LMR) and Migraine in Young and Early Middle-Aged US Adults: Evidence From NHANES 1999-2004 and Machine Learning Models.

Lymphocyte-to-Monocyte Ratio (LMR) was significantly elevated in migraine patients and showed a positive correlation wit…

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Randomized Controlled TrialMigraines

The Prophylactic Effect of Acupuncture for Migraine Without Aura: A Randomized, Sham-Controlled, Clinical Trial.

Manual penetrating acupuncture provided significantly better responder rates (17.2% higher) and sustained symptom relief…

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Meta-AnalysisMigraines

Non-specific effects of different sham acupuncture methods and their impact on true acupuncture effectiveness in migraine: a protocol for systematic review and network meta-analysis.

Different sham acupuncture methods produce varying non-specific effects that complicate accurate assessment of true acup…

BMJ openRead More →
Systematic ReviewMigraines

Comprehensive preventive treatments for episodic migraine: a systematic review of randomized clinical trials.

Non-pharmacological interventions including acupuncture showed promising results as useful adjuncts in episodic migraine…

Frontiers in neurologyRead More →
Research StudyMigraines

α6GABAA receptor positive allosteric modulators targeting trigeminal ganglia for preventing and aborting chronic periorbital allodynia and cephalic pain in both sexes: A mechanistic and comparative preclinical study.

DK-I-56-1, an α6GABAAR-selective positive allosteric modulator, prevented chronic migraine symptoms and aborted acute at…

Biomedicine & pharmaco…Read More →
Research StudyMigraines

Melatonin as an anti-inflammatory hormone bridging migraine relief and cancer immunity enhancement: a literature review.

Nightly melatonin supplementation rivals first-line migraine preventives in reducing monthly headache burden while simul…

Frontiers in immunologyRead More →
Research StudyMigraines

Efficacy of Low-Dose BoNT-A Acupoint Injections in Managing Headache, Vertigo, and Allodynia in Vestibular Migraine.

Low-dose botulinum toxin injections at acupuncture points produced statistically significant improvements in migraine di…

The journal of internation…Read More →
Research StudyMigraines

Trigeminal nerve-driven neurogenic inflammation linking migraine to glioblastoma invasion: a literature review.

Trigeminal nerve neuropeptides CGRP, substance P, and PACAP mediate both migraine pain and glioblastoma invasion through…

Frontiers in immunologyRead More →
Research StudyMigraines

A Bidirectional Mendelian Randomization Study of Causal Relationships Between Migraine and White-Matter Structural Connectivity.

Migraine causally increases white matter structural connectivity between the right hemisphere somatomotor network and am…

Journal of pain researchRead More →
Research StudyMigraines

The value of triglyceride-glucose index-related indices in evaluating migraine: perspectives from multi-centre cross-sectional studies and machine learning models.

Higher TyG-BMI and TyG-WHtR scores were significantly associated with increased migraine prevalence in U.S. adults, with…

Lipids in health and disea…Read More →
Research StudyMigraines

Microneedles for the treatment of migraine and orofacial pain: A narrative review.

Microneedle-delivered triptans achieved high rates of 2-hour pain relief and freedom from bothersome migraine symptoms w…

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