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3D-Neuronavigation In Vivo Through a Patient's Brain During a Spontaneous Migraine Headache
Published on: June 2, 2014
Obese children suffer more often from migraine
Alberto Verrotti1, Alessia Di Fonzo, Sergio Agostinelli
1Department of Pediatrics, University of Chieti, Italy.
Acta Paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992)
|July 25, 2012
Summary
A link exists between migraine and body mass index (BMI). Interventions targeting BMI may help reduce headache frequency and severity in obese individuals with migraine.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Metabolic Science
- Gastroenterology
Background:
- Migraine is a complex neurological disorder with numerous comorbidities.
- Obesity is increasingly recognized as a significant factor associated with migraine frequency and disability in both pediatric and adult populations.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the potential relationship between migraine and body mass index (BMI).
- To review existing literature clarifying the association between migraine and BMI.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of translational and basic science research.
- Analysis of studies examining correlations between obesity, migraine frequency, and disability.
Main Results:
- Shared pathophysiological pathways exist between migraine and feeding regulation, involving neurotransmitters (e.g., serotonin), peptides (e.g., orexin), and adipocytokines (e.g., adiponectin, leptin).
- A significant relationship between migraine and BMI is established.
- Weight loss interventions may serve as a therapeutic model for reducing headache burden in obese migraineurs.
Conclusions:
- The interplay between obesity, weight change, and headache outcomes holds significant clinical implications.
- Modifying BMI could be a viable strategy for managing migraine in affected individuals.
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