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ReviewFrontiers in neurology2024

Cluster headache: understandings of current knowledge and directions for whole process management.

Xiao-Hu Xu, Yi-Ming Li, Li-Na Ren, Xiao-Fan Xu, Yi-Long Dai, Cheng-Qiang Jin, Rui-Rui Yang

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Review in Frontiers in neurology, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

3 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.

  1. Efficacy and safety of CGRP monoclonal antibodies for cluster headache: a systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.Neurological sciences : official journal of the Italian Neurological Society and of the Italian Society of Clinical Neurophysiology · 2026
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Xiao-Hu XuDepartment of Clinical Medicine, Jining Medical University, Jining, Shandong, China.
Yi-Ming LiDepartment of Clinical Medicine, Jining Medical University, Jining, Shandong, China.
Li-Na RenMedical Laboratory, Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical University, Jining Medical University, Jining, Shandong, China.
Xiao-Fan XuDepartment of Clinical Medicine, Jining Medical University, Jining, Shandong, China.
Yi-Long DaiDepartment of Clinical Medicine, Jining Medical University, Jining, Shandong, China.
Cheng-Qiang JinMedical Laboratory, Affiliated Hospital of Jining Medical University, Jining Medical University, Jining, Shandong, China.
Rui-Rui YangNeurology Department, Shandong Provincial Hospital Affiliated to Shandong First Medical University, Jinan, China.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Cluster headache (CH) is a common primary headache that severely impacts patients' quality of life, characterized by recurrent, severe, unilateral headaches often centered around the eyes, temples, or forehead. Distinguishing CH from other headache disorders is challenging, and its pathogenesis remains unclear. Notably, patients with CH often experience high levels of depression and suicidal tendencies, necessitating increased clinical attention. This comprehensive assessment combines various reports and the latest scientific literature to evaluate the current state of CH research. It covers epidemiology, population characteristics, predisposing factors, and treatment strategies. Additionally, we provide strategic insights into the holistic management of CH, which involves continuous, individualized care throughout the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation stages. Recent advances in the field have revealed new insights into the pathophysiology of CH. While these findings are still evolving, they offer a more detailed understanding of the neurobiological mechanisms underlying this disorder. This growing body of knowledge, alongside ongoing research efforts, promises to lead to the development of more targeted and effective treatments in the future.

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cluster headacheepidemiologymanifestationpathogenesiswhole process management

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PMID39233684
PMCPMC11371566

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