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ReviewAnnals of medicine and surgery (2012)2024

The migraine epidemic among medical students: a call for action.

Muhammad Saeed, Muhammad Usman Farooq, Mohammad Najaf Ali Abbas, Faheemullah Khan, Djabo Eric Adrien Tangmi, Gaurav Mittal

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Review in Annals of medicine and surgery (2012), 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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5 · Who and what money

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6 authors.

Muhammad SaeedD. G. Khan Medical College, Dera Ghazi Khan, Pakistan.
Muhammad Usman FarooqD. G. Khan Medical College, Dera Ghazi Khan, Pakistan.
Mohammad Najaf Ali AbbasD. G. Khan Medical College, Dera Ghazi Khan, Pakistan.
Faheemullah KhanSection of Cardiovascular Imaging, Diagnostic Institute, Cleveland Clinic, OH, USA.
Djabo Eric Adrien TangmiDepartment of Medicine, Université Technologique Bel Campus, Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo.
Gaurav MittalDepartment of Research, Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Wardha, Maharashtra, India.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Migraine is characterized by recurrent headaches of moderate-to-severe intensity and poses a significant challenge for medical students. This is a narrative literature review using PubMed and Scopus databases. This study examines how common migraine is in this group and suggests working together to address how it affects students' well-being and chances of succeeding as a medical professional in the future. Early diagnosis by licensed medical specialists is essential for effective management of migraine. To address this, the authors propose a multifaceted strategy. By including direct education on migraines in medical school curricula, future doctors will be better prepared to treat patients with comparable problems and manage their own migraines. Students with migraines can also benefit greatly from creating a supportive learning environment through staff training, accommodating academic policies, and providing easily available healthcare resources. In addition, this technology may be helpful. Apps for relaxation and migraine tracking can help students better manage their condition. Long-term success requires cooperation among all parties. By promoting cooperation among medical schools, student associations, healthcare practitioners, and governmental organizations, the authors can raise public awareness of migraine, make pertinent resources easier to access, and create evidence-based solutions specially designed to meet the needs of medical students who experience migraine. In the end, putting student well-being first and working together to put these solutions into practice can enable aspiring doctors to succeed at both personal and professional levels.

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migraine and headachesmigraine and young medical studentsmigraine in medical schoolsmigraine in medical studentsmigraine prevalence among young students

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PMCPMC11305729

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