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Pediatric headache.

S L Linder1, P Winner

  • 1Dallas Pediatric Neurology Associates, Dallas, Texas, USA.

The Medical Clinics of North America
|August 2, 2001
PubMed
Summary
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Pediatric headaches can be disabling. Research into acute migraine treatments like serotonin agonists and preventive therapies is ongoing, aiming to improve diagnosis and management for better long-term outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Neurology
  • Headache Medicine

Background:

  • Headaches are common and can be disabling in children and adolescents.
  • Existing disability scales, like the MIDAS scale, have been adapted for pediatric use.
  • Epidemiology and classification of pediatric headaches are receiving increased attention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current understanding and treatment of headaches in children and adolescents.
  • To highlight the need for further research into effective therapies.
  • To emphasize the link between childhood headaches and adult chronic daily headaches.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing studies on pediatric headache epidemiology, classification, and treatment.
  • Discussion of current research on acute migraine treatments, including serotonin 1B/1D agonists.

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  • Mention of ongoing and planned studies on preventive therapies.

    • Main Results:

    • Serotonin 1B/1D agonists show efficacy in treating acute migraine in adolescents, despite a high placebo response.
    • Sumatriptan nasal spray is anticipated for FDA approval in adolescents.
    • No single "wonder drug" currently exists for pediatric headaches.

    Conclusions:

    • Improved diagnostic criteria, early diagnosis, and effective treatments are crucial for managing pediatric headaches.
    • Understanding the origins of adult chronic daily headaches may lie in childhood and adolescent onset.
    • Continued research is essential to address remaining questions and improve patient outcomes.