Advancing Migraine Research: From Pathogenesis, Diagnosis to Treatments
A special issue of Brain Sciences (ISSN 2076-3425). This special issue belongs to the section "Sensory and Motor Neuroscience".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2027 | Viewed by 46
Special Issue Editor
Interests: headache; neuroimaging; stroke; head injury; brain tumor
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Dear Colleagues,
Migraine substantially impacts the daily life of individuals who suffer from it. Understanding migraine pathophysiology is crucial for clinical decision making and future research.
The diagnosis and evaluation of patients’ headaches has been solely dependent on interviews and reviews of the patient’s clinical history and symptoms. The biomarkers of migraine, such as neuropeptides, are a hot area of migraine research. Another diagnostic tool is imaging, such as magnetic resonance imaging. Research employing these biomarkers and tools can provide information for effective diagnostic and treatment monitoring.
Recent progress in novel drug therapies is specific and effective for most patients with migraine. However, there are still patients who do not see benefit or control when using current therapies. Clinical studies and case reports provide insight to inform daily clinical practices. Many drugs and interventions can be employed, such as neuro-modulations. In clinical practice, these therapies must be tailored to each patient. Therapeutic strategies, including the ideal therapeutic combinations, require more research. We welcome contributions exploring cutting-edge research within this scope.
Prof. Dr. Yasushi Shibata
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- migraine
- pathophysiology
- biomarker
- imaging
- CGRP
- neuro-modulation
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