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Migraine is the most common neurological disorder, ranked as the 7th most debilitating disease worldwide by the WHO. While much research has been and continues to be conducted to illuminate the enigma of migraine pathophysiology, key aspects still remain a conundrum. Specifically, the process of

Background: Primary headache disorders are very common throughout the world, producing widespread and substantial disability and representing a concrete public-health priority. Tension-type headache (TTH) is the most common type of primary headache disorder, with a lifetime prevalence in the general

Overall Study Design: This study is to be a double blind crossover comparison study in patients during a migraine headache attack, with assessments at one and two hours after treatment. Patients with an IHS diagnosis of migraine with or without aura may be included. The patients will complete a

Investigators at our institution (Hwang & Richardson)* documented a racial disparity in the use of CT scans to diagnose subarachnoid hemorrhage, (SAH) a life-threatening form of stroke. Subsequent analyses found a similar finding in NHAMCS, a national ED Visit database*. The investigators will

Caffeine has been in widespread use for centuries, and is the commonest psychostimulant used worldwide. In Canada, estimates of mean daily intake for a 70 kg person range from 200-450 mg. The main sources of caffeine ingestion are in beverages - depending on brewing technique a typical cup of

Hypertension has become one of the most common diseases in the world and considered a public health challenge due to its association with morbidity and mortality and increased cost to society. Hypertension is the most important risk factor for cardiovascular diseases such as coronary heart disease,

Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is one of the most common manifestations of myofascial pain syndromes. The total annual cost of FMS is $2298 per patient in Canada. A Canadian study suggests that FMS-related productivity loss costs per year are $10,068 per patient. The average cost of health resources in

Preeclampsia is a disorder of widespread vascular endothelial malfunction and vasospasm that occurs after 20 weeks' gestation and can present as late as 4-6 weeks' postpartum. It is clinically defined by as blood pressure ≥140 mmHg systolic and ≥90 mmHg diastolic diagnosed for the first time after

Recent studies have shown that the ketogenic diet (high-fat, low-carbohydrate, and moderate protein; induce a shift from the primary metabolism of glucose to ketones) or Modified-Atkins diet may be effective in treating autism. Research on the Black and Tan BRachyury (BTBR) T+tf/J mouse strain,

The development of new media technologies has made these an indispensible part of human life. Increasing cell phone use is to a large extent a component of this development. The effects on humans of electromagnetic waves (EMW) has been a subject of particular interest and concern in recent

Title: Progesterone Treatment of Blunt Traumatic Brain Injury Principal Investigator(s): Arthur Kellermann, M.D., M.P.H. Institution: Emory University Biostatistician: Vicki Hertzberg, Ph.D. Institution: Emory University Project phase or primary methodology: Phase II pilot, double blind, 4:1

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) has made health care and health systems integration one of its main priorities to ensure that behavioral health is consistently incorporated within the context of health care delivery systems. However, this initiative has been

In 2014, the estimated population who were suffering from drug abuse and drug-related disorders reached over 29 million worldwide, making it a global health challenge. Moreover, 43.5 per million people die annually from associated drug use. According to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

OBJECTIVES The long-term goal of the proposed project is to develop an effective pharmacological therapy for patients with mild TBI to improve functional outcomes. The main objective is to compare the effects of ibuprofen versus acetaminophen for reducing the short-term development post-concussion

All consecutive patients who had their first-ever ischemic stroke symptoms within the previous month will be asked to enroll in the study. Baseline measurements will be assessed in all patients. Patients without language problems or life-threatening conditions will be asked to answer the structured