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Evaluating Modern Therapeutic Interventions for Migraine Management: A Systematic Review.

Lovett S Achiatar, Iqra Nasir, Zainab Zia, Hind Jameel, Yogesh Raut, Hamza Sher, Abdullah Shehryar, Benazir Shafqat, Khadija A Palekar, Lyba Nisar and 2 more

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Review in Cureus, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

12 authors.

Lovett S AchiatarAcute Medicine, Medway Maritime Hospital, Kent, GBR.
Iqra NasirInternal Medicine, Islamic International Medical College, Rawalpindi, PAK.
Zainab ZiaInternal Medicine, Islamic International Medical College, Rawalpindi, PAK.
Hind JameelEmergency Medicine, Kurdistan Regional Government, Erbil, IRQ.
Yogesh RautInternal Medicine, NKP Salve Institute of Medical Sciences, Nagpur, IND.
Hamza SherInternal Medicine, Islamic International Medical College, Rawalpindi, PAK.
Abdullah ShehryarInternal Medicine, Allama Iqbal Medical College, Lahore, PAK.
Benazir ShafqatEmergency Medicine, Saudi German Hospital, Khamis Mushait, SAU.
Khadija A PalekarInternal Medicine, Fortis Hospital, Mumbai, IND.
Lyba NisarInternal Medicine, Quaid-e-Azam Medical College, Bahawalpur, PAK.
Abdur RehmanSurgery, Mayo Hospital, Lahore, PAK.
Moosa KhanGeneral Surgery, Nishtar Medical University, Multan, PAK.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

This systematic review evaluates the efficacy and safety of contemporary migraine treatments, synthesizing evidence from recent randomized controlled trials (RCTs). The focus is on both pharmacological interventions, such as calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) monoclonal antibodies and non-specific oral migraine preventives, and non-pharmacological approaches like myofascial release. Through a detailed examination of the studies, this review identifies superior strategies for acute and preventive migraine management, assessing their impact on patient-reported outcomes and determining the prevalence of associated adverse events. Findings suggest that while CGRP monoclonal antibodies show promise as first-line treatments due to their efficacy and safety, myofascial release offers considerable benefits for pain and disability in tension-type and cervicogenic headaches. Challenges such as the variability in individual response and potential side effects emphasize the need for personalized treatment plans. This review underscores the importance of integrating new therapeutic discoveries into clinical practice to enhance the quality of care for migraine sufferers.

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acute migraine managementcgrp antagonistsmigraine disordersmyofascial releasenon-pharmacological treatmentspharmacological treatments

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PMID39310458
PMCPMC11414517

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