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Migraine.

Stephen D Silberstein¹

¹Jefferson Headache Centre, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA, USA. Stephen.Silberstein@jefferson.edu

Lancet (London, England)

|April 9, 2004

Summary

Migraine is a common neurobiological disorder impacting quality of life. Effective acute treatments like triptans and preventive therapies can reduce migraine frequency and improve patient well-being.

Area of Science:

Neurology
Neuroscience
Headache Medicine

Background:

Migraine is a prevalent neurobiological headache disorder characterized by central nervous system (CNS) hyperexcitability.
It is a leading cause of disability worldwide, significantly affecting patients' quality of life, work, and social functioning.
Diagnosis relies on characteristic headache patterns and accompanying symptoms.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide an overview of migraine as a disabling neurological condition.
To discuss current diagnostic criteria and the substantial socioeconomic impact of migraine.
To review existing acute and preventive treatment strategies and highlight the need for further therapeutic development.

Main Methods:

This review synthesizes information on migraine pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment.

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It examines the efficacy of acute treatments, including specific agents (triptans, ergots) and non-specific analgesics.

The role of preventive treatments in reducing migraine frequency and improving quality of life is discussed.

Main Results:

Migraine significantly impairs daily functioning and quality of life.
Specific acute treatments like triptans are recommended for disabling migraine attacks.
Preventive treatment is indicated for frequent headaches and has been shown to decrease migraine frequency.

Conclusions:

Migraine is a major disabling illness requiring effective management strategies.
Current treatments, including triptans and preventive therapies, offer significant benefits.
Ongoing development of novel migraine treatments offers hope for patients with uncontrolled conditions.