Worsening migraine: Another casualty of natural disasters.
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| Title: | Worsening migraine: Another casualty of natural disasters. |
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| Authors: | Gelfand, Amy A., Halker Singh, Rashmi B., Robbins, Matthew S. |
| Source: | Headache: The Journal of Head & Face Pain. Jun2022, Vol. 62 Issue 6, p645-647. 3p. |
| Subjects: | Rural health services, Migraine, Natural disasters, Psychological stress |
| Geographic Terms: | Japan |
| Abstract: | The authors discuss the importance of natural disaster preparedness as essential component of migraine management. Topics include a Japanese study comparing the cumulative incidence of prescriptions for migraine-specific acute medications like triptans and ergotamine between victims and non-victims after disasters like floods, and the results showing that incidence of migraine worsen in patients after exposure to natural disasters. |
| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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| Abstract: | The authors discuss the importance of natural disaster preparedness as essential component of migraine management. Topics include a Japanese study comparing the cumulative incidence of prescriptions for migraine-specific acute medications like triptans and ergotamine between victims and non-victims after disasters like floods, and the results showing that incidence of migraine worsen in patients after exposure to natural disasters. |
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| ISSN: | 00178748 |
| DOI: | 10.1111/head.14325 |
